White Plaster Pool Finish FAQs

One of the oldest and most popular interior pool finishes available today is a white plaster finish. This interior pool surface has remained popular since the 1920s for its inexpensive cost, prolonged durability and of course its bright white finish. Although there are many newer types of interior pool finishes available for all kinds of pools, white plaster has remained a popular choice among pool owners. If you are in the market for a new pool, or pool remodel, you might consider choosing white plaster. Below you'll find a few of the more common questions that pertain to white plaster finishes and what pool owners can expect when they choose a white plaster installation or remodel.

What is White Plaster Made of?
Although it is called plaster, white plaster has very little in common with its counterpart used for interior building projects. The white plaster used in pool interiors is made to be watertight and colored to reflect light for a bright interior finish that enhances the appearance of any pool. White plaster is made by mixing hydraulic cement and sand with water while adding either white marble dust or silica sand to give it a bright white color.

How Long Does it Last?
When properly installed over a concrete pool shell, white plaster finishes can provide a solid watertight seal for a pool that lasts around 10 years without any need for repairs or patches. Eventually, the white plaster coating will start to deteriorate due to a few different causes. Chemicals in pool water such as chlorine can eat away at the white plaster surface after a few years, eventually leading to minor deterioration that may need to be patched. The main thing to keep in mind is although the plaster finish is prone to deterioration over the span of a few years, repairs and white plaster patches are typically simple jobs that are relatively inexpensive compared to other pool finish repairs.

Why is White Plaster a Good Option?
There are a variety of reasons why pool owners may find white plaster interior finishes to be the best choice for their needs. One of the main reasons has to do with cost compared to other pool finishes. White Plaster is typically a lot less expensive to purchase and install, thanks to low material and labor costs associated with the installation process. Furthermore, the material itself has nearly a century of proven track record as a reliable watertight seal ideal for any pool shape or size. Finally, many pool owners prefer the bright finish that comes with a white plaster interior. The pool's white colored interior appears as an inviting aqua-marine color when the pool is filled with water.


If you are interested in learning more about white plaster installation and remodeling services from the experts at Pool Problems?, feel free to contact us today. We offer free estimates on all of our projects, including white plaster patches for existing interiors. Call Doug at Pool Problems? today to get started on transforming your pool interior with a beautiful new white plaster finish. 

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