Why no true blue gunite pool finishes?

[Liz101]

Hello everyone! I'm new to the board but have already spent hours looking through everyone's helpful posts.

I'm in process of picking out the interior material/color. I was hoping for a primary BLUE color but I've noticed it doesn't seem to be available for gunite pools. Every time I see a pic of the color I love, it is a pool with a liner or occasionally fiber glass. All the gunite choices seem to be muted hues or have greys or greens in them. The beadcrete is the closest I've seen but I do not have a small fortune put aside, so it's a no go for me. Is there any reason why basic blue is not available?

 

[PoolGuyNJ]

The answer is the use of organic vs inorganic dyes, their costs. Inorganic dyes are typically more expensive but usually more resistant to fading from UV and chlorine. I do wish I had a list.

Scott

 

[Liz101]

Ahh.. see, I knew there had to be a reason
Really, thank you for the explanation. That makes me question the color choices in my pool. I am very jealous of the people that can afford to tile their pool. I'd love to have cobalt blue.