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Hi all, me again.. A couple more questions.. My mom got a quote from a company. For $9,500-$10,000 they said they would ‘fix the problem spots, then re-fiberglass the pool.’ Another company quoted $19K and said they advise us against going through the process because they will remove the...

Hi everyone Haha that is great!

That should be all! Thank you again for your help! Thanks to everyone else as well!

I ask because we were quoted just about $20,000 to re-finish the pool in either plaster or fiberglass. Thus with price nearly the same, it sounds as if plaster is better for gunite…

Thank you. Out of curiosity (question for anyone).. is fiberglass or plaster better for a gunite pool, if money was not an object.. for me “better” is more reliable/attractive

Got it. To all, we are unsure of if/when the house will be sold.. With that being said, pool companies that have come by the house have suggested fiberglass yet state that fiberglass causes issues, which seems contradictory. Thus, it sounds as if plaster would be the best choice. And I’m sure...

Hi everyone, it’s been awhile but I didn’t want to create a new thread unless I should. We are now considering re-doing the pool before a potential sale in the next few years. Per the attached photo (from 1986), it seems the spot in the shallow end has been there (but become more noticeable)...

FYI, I tried the muriatic acid to no avail. At this point it seems we either resurface entire pool or leave it as is. After taking a look underwater with new goggles, it doesn’t appear to be a stain but actually the surfacing material (paint,plaster,whatever) failing.

Exactly. Thanks again!

Understood. Thank you so much for your help James. It is much appreciated. And thank you everyone else for your help as well! I noticed we did have some muriatic acid at the house. Would putting it on the stain for the heck of it cause more problems or is it worth a try if I have time?

With this known, the pool does need to be resurfaced. What is an affordable yet durable way to resurface the pool?

Hi James and everyone, I looked through an appraisal from when the home was purchased in 1986. The documents state that it is an “inground gunite pool”. With that said, is it possible the pool has been surfaced with fiberglass? And then some sort of paint or plaster.

Ok so you all are referring to the structure? As in concrete vs gunite? Then fiberglass and paint/plaster over? I can look through old documents to try and find the answer. Our home was built in the 60s and the pool was originally done then with the home. Not sure if that helps but maybe the age...

Correct, we don’t think it is rebar after help from the forum and professionals stopping by. What is the most cost effective way to refinish a fiberglass pool? I just found out about vinyl via googling, can you refinish a fiberglass pool with vinyl? I also saw ecofinish but it appears pretty...