Pool plastering and updates

[adubbs09]

We are in need of replastering our gunite pool and are considering some of the quartz finishes. One vendor is the Anthony and Sylvan Ansylbrite finish in granite or sapphire and the other is the Luna quartz in Bermuda or Martinique. Which would look better with the browner tones to our coping and tile or does it not matter so much? We were leaning toward lighter colors because we like our current look. Another question, we have step tiles currently that match the waterline tile but one of the installers recommended against them as it would make it difficult in matching waterline tile later when we go to replace that. Is it pretty common to forgo step tiles? I appreciate any advice or insight.
Thanks,
Adam

 

[proavia]

If you are planning to replace the tile, that should be done before replastering the pool.
If you do the tiles after plaster, chances are the plater will chip at the base of the tile. Any chipped plaster that gets filled in will not match the original exactly.

Do you plan on replacing the coping also?

Full chip out of old plaster - not just a partial chip out.

I like the idea of step edge markers. It makes it so much easier to see the edge of the steps. They don't have to match the waterline tile exactly, but probably should compliment them.

As for the plaster itself. Look at your selections under water. Being wet changes the colors.

 

[kimkats]

@proavia has spot on advice. I understand wanting to space out the work due to cost but it is much better to do the tile and plaster at the same time for the very reason he stated.

Here is a thread we put together to help with plaster choices:

Pool Finish and Color Viewing Room...PICTURES & details only please

This is our attempt at having one place that we can view the finished product of various Plaster/Pebble/Quartz/Vinyl/FG/etc. pool finishes. Simply attach a good pic looking down at the steps and another one looking at the deep end to share how it looks at different depths. Make sure to share the...

www.troublefreepool.com

Kim

 

[adubbs09]

If you are planning to replace the tile, that should be done before replastering the pool.
If you do the tiles after plaster, chances are the plater will chip at the base of the tile. Any chipped plaster that gets filled in will not match the original exactly.

Do you plan on replacing the coping also?

Full chip out of old plaster - not just a partial chip out.

I like the idea of step edge markers. It makes it so much easier to see the edge of the steps. They don't have to match the waterline tile exactly, but probably should compliment them.

As for the plaster itself. Look at your selections under water. Being wet changes the colors.

Thanks. We were not planning to replace the waterline tile anytime soon. They are in good shape with no chips or loose tiles. I am asking the two quotes I got about full chip out. They both did quotes of only chip around tile line and drains and then a bonding agent with the old plaster.

 

[ajw22]

Step tiles are there for safety.

Step tiles do not need to match the waterline tiles. Pick a color that contrasts with the plaster color and fits the overall color pallet of your pool. Does your shirt, pants, and shoe color always match?

 

[adubbs09]

If you are planning to replace the tile, that should be done before replastering the pool.
If you do the tiles after plaster, chances are the plater will chip at the base of the tile. Any chipped plaster that gets filled in will not match the original exactly.

Do you plan on replacing the coping also?

Full chip out of old plaster - not just a partial chip out.

I like the idea of step edge markers. It makes it so much easier to see the edge of the steps. They don't have to match the waterline tile exactly, but probably should compliment them.

As for the plaster itself. Look at your selections under water. Being wet changes the colors.

That’s a good point about doing the waterline tile at the same time. It’s making me reconsider doing that as well. I believe the tile is in good shape so I wasn’t really thinking about doing that part. I wonder what the life expectancy in general is for the tile compared to the finite finish. Our pool is 20 years old but is in pretty good condition.