need advice on discolored pool floor...

[eugchen]

My family and i recently purchased a house with a pool that needs some work. ive heard alot of opinions from people but curious what your thoughts were. we have two main issues...By the way, im new to pools and want to do my own cleaning of it once i get settled in.

but anyways...im having an issue with the pool ground surface for the pool and spa.

1. for some reason, they didnt finish the spa surface (its rough to touch). so i assume the only option is to either replaster it or put tile on it. i assume tile is cheaper. any idea what an average price to take care of this is? the spa is 7'9" x 5'10".

2. on the main pool, the plaster color has faded and is splotchy. the color of the plaster is a darker gray as you can see from the photos. ive heard i have three options here.

a. acid wash to get stains out
b. replaster with plaster (lighter colors better than darker colors for fading and splotchiness
c. use a pebbletech.

we are trying to save some money right now and are interested in acid wash. but do you think it will work? some people people we get bids from say yes, some say no. would love to hear your opinion. thanks. the pool perimeter is around 95-100 ft. if acid wash wont work, what is a decent price to replaster with white plaster?

thank you

 

[PoolGate]

A replaster on that pool in LA is probably going to run $25k-$50k. Spa by itself probably $5k. How old is the plaster? Is it pitted as well as stained? If pitted, and old, probably best to go with a replaster. Plaster life is typically 10-15 years.

BTW: Option d - do nothing and wait it out another season.

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

If it were my pool I would replaster. An acid wash likely won't result in much improvement and you need to have the spa done anyways. I would choose between plaster or pebble depending on how long I planned to stay in the house. You should get more life out of a pebble finish. Stick with light colors to avoid fading and mottling. The life of plaster is dependent on proper maintenance and chemistry. Adopt the TFP method of pool care.

 

[eugchen]

Based on what i have read and talked to people, i have decided to do a replaster.

can anyone recommend someone good in the Los Angeles area they can recommend? roughly how much should it cost?

my pool is 94 ft and spa is 7 ft x 8 ft.

i got the following quoted price from a pool company. wanted to know if it sounded ok to you guys.

drain pool and spa $300
undercut tile line in pool and spa - $350
Prep pool for replaster - $2300
replaster pool with standard white plaster - $5300
startup pool and spa finish, 5 service calls - $950


Total - $9200

 

[Rocket J Squirrel]

"Prep pool for replaster" is vague. Will they jackhammer out the old plaster? Or sandblast it off? Or just layer the new plaster over the old? The latter is what you don't want as it is less durable.

 

[PoolGate]

Based on what i have read and talked to people, i have decided to do a replaster.

can anyone recommend someone good in the Los Angeles area they can recommend? roughly how much should it cost?

my pool is 94 ft and spa is 7 ft x 8 ft.

i got the following quoted price from a pool company. wanted to know if it sounded ok to you guys.

drain pool and spa $300
undercut tile line in pool and spa - $350
Prep pool for replaster - $2300
replaster pool with standard white plaster - $5300
startup pool and spa finish, 5 service calls - $950


Total - $9200

This seems like a really good price especially for CA.