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Pool finishes 101.

Pool finishes are a plaster, tile or aggregate material that goes on top of your pool’s concrete shell. Each finish comes in an array colors, textures and materials that can make a pool feel like a sandy tropical oasis or cool modern escape. But before diving into specifics, here’s what comes before the pool finish.

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What does a pool finish do?

A pool finish determines the color and feel of your pool but also improves the pool’s aesthetics. That’s why we source our own quality raw materials to process and produce a range of proprietary pre-blended products designed to create long-lasting flawless finishes.

Adds Durability

From quartz to polished, choosing a finish made with quality materials like any of our proprietary pre-blended products will increase the strength and durability of your pool-providing you with years of reliable performances in a well-made and well-maintained pool.

Creates Water Color

The color of the background die in your finish is the number one determining factor for your pool’s water color. White, blue, black or gray finishes will create blue waters while green, brown or tan finishes will create green waters.

What are the different types of pool finishes?

From traditional plaster to newer polished aggregate, each type of pool finish offers a variety of benefits that should be carefully considered with your pool builder.

Plaster.

Plaster is a simple mixture of water, Portland cement and either marble dust or silica sand. While the most inexpensive option, plaster also has the shortest lifespan.

Quartz.

Plaster is a simple mixture of water, Portland cement and either marble dust or silica sand. While the most inexpensive option, plaster also has the shortest lifespan.

Pebble.

This blend of pebbles and other aggregates uses a variety of application methods to expose the texture of the pebbles to offer more traction.

Polished.

Polished finishes consist of crushed marble and colorful marble aggregates that oﬀers a highly decorative, silky smooth, yet non-slip, finish that’s highly sought after for its luxurious look and feel.