Today's pool and spa owners have many reliable and beautiful swimming pool finish options available to them.  From the straight forward simplicity of standard white plaster to multi-colored quartz and pebble finishes.

In general, pool and spa finishes are of the same materials used in ordinary pool decking concrete, cement, sand and an aggregrate. However due to the fact that they are submerged in water, they are in their own special category. Unlike other masonry or "hardscape" surface products, finishes in pools and spas are constantly exposed to varying water chemistry conditions.

This constant exposure to pool and spa water, which is treated with a variety of powerful chemicals, creates a dynamic environment where mineral content of the surface and water are constantly interacting.  This interaction between water and the surface is unavoidable and in many cases will cause the appearance of the surface to change, either slowly over time, or in some rare instances, far more rapidly.

Colored Quartz Plaster

The use of Colored Quartz not only adds brillant color to the pool, it also enhances the durability of the plaster throughout the pool finish. Brilliant Color Quartz Crystals are guaranteed not to fade, extending the life of your pool or spa’s unique finish.

Colored Pebble Plaster

Create a brilliant and enduring appearance for your pool and spa with natural Quartz Pebble Finishes. Premium colored pebbles combined with white cement creates a pool plaster finish that is the ultimate in beauty and strength. The different colored pebbles and white cement are combined with color pigments to create a truly natural looking finish that will last for years without fading.

White Plaster

Standard white plaster is the tried and true pool and spa surface finish.  White plaster has been around as long as people have been building swimming pools and it remains a popular choice. Its simple combination of white cement, white marble aggregate and water make for an economical choice that will give you that classic swimming pool look.

Quartz Plaster

Colored ceramic aggregate products are basically a very specialized form of ceramic-coated sand that comes in a variety of pre-mixed plaster products.  When combined with white or colored plaster, aggregates afford a broad range of colors, from vivid blues and blacks, to more subtle hues such as beige or soft greens as well.  It also has the advantage of creating, a much more durable surface than standard plaster, one that is harder and far more resistant to fluctuating chemical conditions.

Pebble Plaster

Perhaps the ultimate answer to all pool surface concerns comes in the form of pebble surfaces.  Pebble surfaces consist of small, smooth river pebbles embedded throughout the product.  Over the past decade, pebble surfaces have increased dramatically in popularity and come in a broad range of colors and color combinations. Pebble surfaces are beautiful, extremely natural in appearance, come in a wide range of colors and are a very durable surface.  Because the stone material that comprises river pebbles is “chemically inert", it is unlikely to react with swimming pool or spa water and is therefore less impervious to attack or alterations in appearance. 

Any of the products and surface options listed here can provide years of reliable performance and dazzling beauty in a well-made and well-maintained pool or spa. However, it is  important to know that the same matrix of white cement is the base of all types of plaster surfaces and is susceptible to all water conditions. Especially from attacks of improperly maintained or fluctuating chemical conditions.  Therefore, the importance of balanced water chemistry cannot be overstated in its role in maintaining the appearance of quality pool and spa surface products.