Pool Re-Plastering:
Uncomfortable Swimming
This might be the first thing you
notice about your plaster, actually. If your feet are scratched or roughened
when you step out of the pool, if your bathing suit gets snagged or torn on
jagged plaster, if it is unpleasant to run your hand along the side of the pool
or to climb up the stairs, then your plaster may be wearing thin.
Rough Surfaces
Sometimes you don’t notice any
physical effects, but you can start to see the rough surface of the plaster as
it wears away. It is especially telling when dirt begins to gather in the
cracks or in pitted parts and patchy spots appear. When this happens, take
action.
Costs and Alternatives
Re-plastering your pool usually costs somewhere between $3
and $5 per foot, although depending on the contractor you may be able to find a
deal for less … or may be quoted more. An average pool size of 16 x 32 feet, 4
feet deep on the shallow end and 8 on the deep end, would total 1,088 square
feet. Assuming an average of $4 per square foot, re-plastering would run you $4352.
If your main concern is stains, you
might want to acid wash the pool instead of re-plastering. However, acid washing still runs
between $2 and $4 per square foot, so if your plaster is old, it may be a
better bet to just redo it.
Now that you know what to look for
and what your options are, chances are you’ll be able to make the right pool
maintenance choice for you, now and in future.
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