Phoenix Pool Resurfacing FAQ

It depends on the finish and how the water has been kept. Standard white plaster usually shows its age first. Pebble and quartz finishes tend to last longer. Rough texture, etching, stains that won't brush out and hollow spots are the usual signs it's time.

Draining, prep and the new finish usually take several days, then the pool is filled without stopping. Tile work or repairs add time. Your estimate includes a day-by-day schedule.

Into your home's sewer cleanout. The City of Phoenix says to drain there, not into the street, onto a neighbor's yard or into a wash, and recommends no more than 12 gallons per minute.

If the tile is loose, cracked or crusted with calcium, yes. The pool is already empty, so it's the easiest time to do it, and new tile next to new plaster looks finished.

Pools across the City of Phoenix, including Kierland, Sunnyslope, Lookout Mountain, Stetson Valley, Sonoran Foothills and Mountain Park Ranch.

The City of Phoenix says to drain or backwash into the sanitary sewer cleanout, not into the street, and not onto neighboring yards or into washes. We set the pump up that way on every job.

The City of Phoenix recommends no more than 12 gallons per minute, and says the safe rate may be lower. We check the house drains for backup while the pool empties.

Only briefly. An empty shell sits in direct sun, and a high water table can push on it, so we schedule prep and plastering to keep the pool empty for as short a time as possible.

Spring and fall are the most comfortable for curing and start-up. Summer work is possible with early starts, since new plaster cures better out of the hottest part of the day.