Choose white plaster for a classic bright finish, colored quartz for more color, or pebble for a textured look and the longest warranty (6 years) and shortest startup (5 days).
When a pool surface starts to look rough, stained or worn, resurfacing gives the pool a new finish without rebuilding the whole pool. The biggest decision is which finish to choose. Allied Aquatics, based in Frisco, offers three: white plaster, colored quartz and pebble.
Each finish has a different look, feel, warranty and startup period. This guide compares them side by side so you can walk into a free on-site estimate already knowing what matters to you. For pricing and the full process, see our pool resurfacing cost page.
White plaster is the classic pool finish. It gives the water a bright, light blue look and a smooth surface underfoot. It is the most traditional option and a good fit for homeowners who want a clean, simple finish.
Colored quartz lets you change the look of the water. Depending on the color, the pool can read anywhere from a soft blue to a deeper tone. Quartz is a good middle option for homeowners who want more color choice than white plaster.
Pebble finishes have a natural, textured look and a slightly bumpier feel underfoot than plaster. Many homeowners pick pebble for its appearance and its longer coverage.
Here is how the three finishes line up at Allied Aquatics:
| Finish | Warranty | Startup period |
|---|---|---|
| White plaster | 2 years | 10 days |
| Colored quartz | 3 years | 10 days |
| Pebble | 6 years | 5 days |
Full pricing and process are on our pool resurfacing cost page.
Common signs include a rough surface that snags swimsuits or scrapes feet, stains that do not come out with normal cleaning, chipping or flaking, and areas where the finish has worn thin. Our post on signs your pool needs repair covers other problems worth checking at the same time.
If your pool is also losing water, have that looked at before or during the resurfacing conversation. Our guide on why a pool loses water explains the difference between normal evaporation and a possible leak. Allied Aquatics also offers leak detection.
A few questions usually settle it:
You do not need to choose a finish before the estimate. We can walk through the options at your pool.
How much does pool resurfacing cost?
Resurfacing starts as low as $6,500 and goes up with pool size. See the pool resurfacing cost page for finishes, warranties and how estimates work.
Typical jobs take 5 to 7 days, followed by startup: 10 days for white plaster and colored quartz, 5 days for pebble. See the pool resurfacing cost page for the full process.
Pebble, with a 6-year warranty. Colored quartz has 3 years and white plaster has 2.
Yes. We serve Frisco, Allen, McKinney, Celina, Prosper, Carrollton, Little Elm, The Colony, Aubrey and West Plano, Willow Bend, Legacy and Deerfield in Plano. See pool renovation and resurfacing in Frisco, McKinney, Prosper, Allen, Plano and pool renovation and resurfacing in Carrollton and Lewisville.
Yes. Allied Aquatics is licensed by TDLR, license #1268.
Allied Aquatics is a licensed (TDLR #1268) pool care company at 207 King Rd. #404, Frisco, TX 75036. We offer white plaster, colored quartz and pebble resurfacing with free on-site estimates. Concierge customers get 5% off remodels; details and plan prices are on the pricing page and the pool resurfacing cost page.
Call (972) 439-9034 or request an estimate. Tell us your city, the approximate pool size if you know it, and which finish you are considering. Office hours are Mon–Thu 8–5:30 and Fri 8–5.
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