Often many older pools will begin to show their age and a ‘facelift” is necessary to restore the appearance of the pool. A qualified swimming pool contractor who specializes in pool restoration can do this quickly and economically. These renovations can range in size from minor cosmetic changes to extensive structural changes where the pool shape is modified. However, in most cases the pool renovations are usually related to either re-plastering the pool shell, changing out the tile and coping, or replacing the pool deck. In many cases all three options are selected. A qualified and experienced pool contractor will be able to assist in the selection and colors of the materials, which will dramatically transform the appearance of the pool.
Some pools will need to have the shell re-plastered due to cracking and flaking of the existing plaster coat. In other cases the owner of the pool may just want the shell to be any color besides “white”. Some of the new coatings available reflect sunlight in a unique manner, due to the reflective materials used in the plaster.
Often the tile at the waterline, as well as the coping, will be in either poor condition or the homeowner will get tired of deep blue tile and a stark white coping. The tile and tile grout selections available for pool applications are amazing. Pool copings are also available in a number of custom colors as well.
The replacement of the pool deck is also a very popular pool renovation project as well. There are a number of custom colors available in concrete today, as well as a number of patterns. In addition, there are a number of deck coatings that can be applied on existing concrete, which will keep the concrete cool enough to walk on, while retaining a “no slip” surface. They are also available in a wide range of colors.
