In NC. We received quotes from $10-$30k to resurface our 20x40 concrete pool. That wasn’t an option. So we thought ‘what do we have to lose’ and decided to DYI it. Drained the pool (careful of pop ups!), pressure washed it, used chisel to get out loose pieces, sanded, repaired with hydraulic quickcrete. Lightly sanded entire surface, painted with pool paint from Lowe’s or HD (I don’t recall which), and viola! Took 2 people, a long 4 day weekend, and $1500 (including equipment rental of pump for water drain, 2 pressure washers, floor sander and 2 hand sanders). Given, it was perfect, but looked pretty nice. That was 5 years ago. It needs to be done again, but we can put out $1500 every 5 years a lot easier than $10 or $20k every 30 years.

@RiverPools

4 жыл бұрын

K T, Cheers on your DIY resurfacing project! It sounds like it was a lot of work to get your concrete pool resurfaced, and also it sounds like it was quite rewarding and cost-effective! Thanks for sharing, and thanks for watching!

@anitamckorn4337

2 жыл бұрын

We did that but after a few years it looked horrible and then when we would go in jacuzzi it would literally leave a white chalky color on your feet and skin when you get out...not good and embarrassing to have to explain to people that would use our pool LOL but yes, it is super duper cheap.

@jennifersullins3758

Жыл бұрын

How far into owning the pool when you did this? I am contemplating which pool type to get. would you have gotten another type, looking back? considering maintenance and logitivity?

American pools and spas in central Florida did a 500 sqft pool with aggregate for $4,000. Rectangle pool with no frills. In case anyone is looking to repair their pool and keep their house.

@usefulidiom

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback...I live in Clermont, Florida (Central Florida) so your comment helps me get an idea.

@Desafinado30

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info 🙏🏾

@idostuff220

4 жыл бұрын

do you do this

Heard this phrase in the trailer for uncut gem & didn’t know what it was. Thank you for the information 👍🏼

Had my pool guys do it I’m a contractor and we did Tahoe blue in pebble tech with glass beeds and Italian tile. All for $8,700 and it looks phenomenal

@davidlevins1945

9 ай бұрын

Could I ask what part of the country

Thank you for getting right to the point. Very refreshing.

Do you recommend a full or partial resurface if only the shallow end of a pool is pitted?

QUESTION: our pool was built in 1998. The surface has some cracks and we are about to resurface with plaster only, no aggregate added I don’t think, for simplicity. We will have a salt water system. MUST we get new tile if ours is in great shape?

Yikes! My pool was put in in 1989. I’ve been here since 2003. Never resurfaced it. Still looks pretty good.

Can I make my existing in ground pool deeper?? ., if so, how much will it cost??

Those saying it doesn't cost over 10k in FL don't know what they're talking about. It all depends on the size and current condition of the pool. We can't find an estimate lower than 12k for ours in Daytona Beach.

@brianbarber5879

3 жыл бұрын

Did you find someone and would you recommend them? Looking yo do the same in the same area. Thanks.

@jeanjenner4510

4 ай бұрын

I'm in Ormond, paid $6000 last time and about to pay about the same now. Pool is 20 by 40 and 8.5ft at the deep end. You have to shop around. Too many pool guys hiring sub-contractors and padding the bill while doing absolutely nothing.

@brocschugel1790

Ай бұрын

@@jeanjenner4510i am in port orange .. who did you use?

I have a small pebble rock pool finish that seems like new. I guess that is aggregate. But the waterline tile looks horrible. It seems very faded. Can you replace the waterline tile without the pool resurfacing?

@ng3069

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, we did a few years ago!

hey Budd how you doing my name is marino. I have a client that needs his pool resurfaced I have some photos I would like your opinion to know how bad you think it is and a time frame you think it will take thank you I appreciate it. im doing the job im in New York area. im new in the pool business and love it

@RiverPools

4 жыл бұрын

Sure. Send it to fun@riverpoolsandspas.com. Disclaimer: we specialize in fiberglass pools exclusively. We do not install or repair concrete pools.

What about if the pool is lopsided (not level due to leak or unknown cause)? Can the resurface fix this?

@RiverPools

5 жыл бұрын

If there are structural issues that affect the pool’s ability to hold water, resurfacing will most likely not be the repair needed.

@mrskimthomas06

4 жыл бұрын

Sean F you’re looking for a mudjacking contractor.

Lol I just resurfaced my pool in Florida for $2900 with diamond bright

@ng3069

4 жыл бұрын

How difficult was it?

@sadafbazargan254

3 жыл бұрын

Who was your Contracter? Or company ? Mine cost me $11750 and it looks bad and the contractor not responding back. Done in feb 2021. My heart is broken as well as my pocket!

@skysurfer6870

2 жыл бұрын

Did you hire a company or a contractor or you did yourselves ? $2,900 sounds very cheap.

@mybabychihuahua

2 жыл бұрын

Had to be from Florida!

@tarap176

Жыл бұрын

Which company did you use

It’d be nice to know to tell your viewers how to measure square footage to determine the cost of resurfacing.

@RiverPools

5 жыл бұрын

Hi J Lama! Thanks for watching. Here's the formula (L x W) + (L x Avg Depth x 2) + (W x shallow depth) + (W x deep depth) = Total square footage

I’m after some advice. My concrete pool floor needs resurfacing, it’s been painted with chlorinated paint. Can I concrete over the top of that to create a smooth floor to repaint ?

@RiverPools

4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Bridger, Great question! Unfortunately, you cannot just concrete over the chlorinated paint as your new finish will only be as good as the layer beneath it. It is best practice to remove the chlorinated paint layer prior to your next layer of concrete. Good luck with the resurfacing project!

My concrete pool was painted by a previous owner but it is chipping in some areas. Can I just remove the paint and leave it not painted?

@RiverPools

4 жыл бұрын

Hi J MD. You'll need to do 1 of two things: 1. Remove all the old paint and begin with a good primer and top coat or 2. remove all the old paint and replaster the pool. Option 2 is the better options, but most likely the more expensive.

@FJB2016

4 жыл бұрын

River Pools thanks for the reply. I started to power wash what I could but the paint barely comes off, which I guess is good? Maybe remove and scrap what I can and apply a new layer of paint? That sounds bad, but besides replastering or removing all the paint I don’t see any other way? It is chipping but like I said the paint that’s there is really tough to remove even with a power washer.

$10-20k? It costs $5-7k here in Houston, TX for replaster.

@RiverPools

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Morketh! Good to know, and thanks for sharing. We are referring to pricing in our region of the country. We're based out of Virginia. Thanks for watching and weighing in.

@gdv4612

4 жыл бұрын

@@RiverPools Tampa Fl 5-6K

@21judd

4 жыл бұрын

Morketh I’m in the Houston area and need recommendations

@GuitarsAndSynths

3 жыл бұрын

5-10k in California based on local estimates.

@kevinschinestuhl4295

Жыл бұрын

Can you recommend a company for me please?

Makes no sense how bad it is currently it’s gonna get knocked out anyway

I NEVER RESURFACED ANYTHING I DONT KNOW WHO SAID THAT!

Cant find any company in my area that has good reviews

@RiverPools

5 жыл бұрын

Where are you L.S.?

@woodsofthewoods

5 жыл бұрын

@@RiverPools dunnellon Near ocala

LMAO... I don't know anybody who paid $10.000 or more here in Florida.

You must be joking with the prise...right ???

10-20k for a pool resurface, how? empty the pool, chip every damage, cracks etc. and paint - roll a bonding agent on the pool. for a regular pool 15x25 u need aprox. 35 bags of diamond bright, we're talking 2000-3000 in materials. not cheap stuff, but the best. Soooo...10-15k in labor (average worker or helper get's 15-20hr? for a 3 days job? yeah.... I don't think so... I hope people don't fall for these scams to be honest. Again, I'm talking about resurface not making a new pool. Just because someone makes a video of his job, now they think they become some master crafters from Italy because the video their work... Long story short, a pool resurface cost 5k.. 6k if they have lots of reviews online.

Holy crap you are overpriced. We have a massive pool with hot tub all getting resurfaced with all brand new glass mosaic tile for $9700 here in Florida. Yah you're way off unless you have some millionaire home pool.

@mzwak2001

3 жыл бұрын

Please share what company is doing it, I need an estimate and live in St.pete? Thanks

Ridiculous but expected from a guy owning a pool resurfacing company. Average of 10 to 20K is ridiculous. More like 7K... in Florida low of 5K high of 10K for aggregate... average more like 7.5K.

@ctll626

Ай бұрын

If you had pay attention, you would've heard him said the further north you go, the more expensive it gets, it gets cheaper the further south you go. You can't go any further south than Florida, so yeah.

I would remove this video if I was you

@RiverPools

5 жыл бұрын

Why?

20K f tthat

I inherited a house period that needs to pull redone got hit by a hurricane couple years ago my insurance company wants it fixed I don't have $10,000 I'm at Walmart maintenance person

That cost is straight bullshit

@RiverPools

4 жыл бұрын

Your comment can stat if you edit out the bull...

Blah blah blah. Everyone knows two plus two makes four, in your case it’s unknown.

This was just a bunch of vague information with no cost ideas whatsoever...