When is it time to resurface my pool? Signs of Austin plaster wear.
By Matt •
When is it time to resurface my pool? Signs of Austin plaster wear.
“A pool’s plaster is like its skin. In Austin, the sun and hard water make for a tough life.”
Most plaster finishes in Austin last 10–15 years. However, poor chemical maintenance (especially high calcium and high pH) can cut that in half.
Expert Signs it’s Time:
- “Rough” Texture: If the floor feels like sandpaper on your feet, the top “cream” layer of the plaster has eroded, exposing the aggregate underneath.
- Stubborn Staining: If those “Texas Tan” stains won’t lift even with professional acid washing, they may be deep in the plaster matrix.
- Delamination: If you see chunks of plaster flaking off, that’s a sign the bond between the plaster and the gunite shell has failed.
Austin Detail: The best time to resurface is between October and March. The cooler weather allows the new plaster to cure more slowly and evenly than in the 100-degree heat.
Sent from my iPhone while inspecting a remodel in Cedar Park.
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