How to Lower pH in a Pool Without Damaging the Pool Surface
Pool pH is lowered by adding an acid-based product, typically muriatic acid or sodium bisulfate (dry acid), directly to the pool water while the pump is running. The correct amount depends on your pool’s volume, its current pH reading, total alkalinity, and the specific product you’re using. Never guess the dosage or dump chemicals in […]
How Long Do Fiberglass Pools Last? Signs It May Be Time to Resurface
How long do fiberglass pools last? A well-built fiberglass pool shell can remain structurally serviceable for 25 to 50 years or more. The gel coat surface you actually see and touch has a shorter working life, commonly showing meaningful wear somewhere between 10 and 20 years depending on conditions. Those are two different timelines, and […]
Pool Plaster Repair vs. Resurfacing: How to Know What Your Pool Needs
Standing at the edge of a pool with a crack in the floor or a wall that feels more like sandpaper than plaster, most Charleston homeowners ask the same question: can this be patched, or does the whole pool need to come out? Quick answer: Localized plaster damage, such as a single hairline crack, an […]
Can You Resurface a Pool Yourself? DIY vs Professional Resurfacing
You can resurface a pool yourself in limited circumstances, usually small cosmetic repairs or manufacturer-approved DIY coating kits on a sound, correctly identified surface. Full resurfacing is a different matter. Plaster application, thermo-polymer coatings, and structural repair all require specialist equipment, controlled application, and experience that off-the-shelf products do not replace. Contractor websites tell you […]
Can You Resurface a Fiberglass Pool?
Yes. A fiberglass pool can be resurfaced when the structural shell is sound and the gel coat has reached the end of its useful life. The process involves preparing the existing surface, repairing any damage to the fiberglass laminate, and applying a new coating that bonds directly to the shell. The answer used to be […]
Pool Resurfacing Near Me: How to Find the Right Contractor in Charleston, SC
If you are searching for pool resurfacing near me in Charleston, you are probably past the point of casual research. Your pool may feel rough underfoot, show stains that no longer brush away, have peeling or chalking on a fiberglass surface, or show cracks and worn plaster on a gunite or concrete shell. You want […]
Fiberglass Pool Resurfacing in South Carolina: A Complete Guide by Region and Climate
If you’re searching for a fiberglass pool resurfacing complete guide for South Carolina, the short answer is this: the state’s coastal, midlands, and upstate regions age fiberglass pool surfaces at different rates, and the right resurfacing approach depends on where your pool sits as much as how old it is. Salt air along the coast, […]
Pool Resurfacing Mistakes Homeowners Should Avoid
The most expensive pool resurfacing mistakes are not made by the crew. They are made by the homeowner, usually weeks before anyone shows up with equipment. By the time a resurfacing job fails, the decisions that caused it are long past. The bid was chosen on price. The inspection was skipped. The wrong material was […]
Why Is My Pool Losing Water? How to Tell If It’s Evaporation, a Leak, or a Surface Problem
Every pool loses water. The question is whether the amount you are losing is normal, or whether something is wrong and getting worse. Most guides frame this as a simple either/or: evaporation or leak. But after inspecting hundreds of pools across Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, and the surrounding Lowcountry, we have found that the real […]
How Often Should You Resurface a Pool?
Most pools need resurfacing every 5 to 15 years, but the real answer depends on the finish material, not the calendar. Traditional plaster in Charleston’s coastal climate typically lasts 5 to 8 years. Fiberglass gel coat holds up for 8 to 12 years before chalking and oxidation become serious. ecoFINISH thermo-polymer coatings carry a 10-year […]