When you’re trying to beat the heat, the last thing you want to see is a cracked, dingy swimming pool. Unfortunately, no matter how fastidiously you care for and maintain your pool, at some point, it’s going to need resurfacing. The question is, how can you tell when it’s time to give it a makeover? Let’s dive into pool repair and review the most common signs your pool needs resurfacing.

Plaster Is Fading and Flaking

You’ll likely start to notice fading occur near the steps of the pool or the shallower areas. This is because these areas get the most sun. Unfortunately, fading will only continue to get worse over time. And while you may want to put off resurfacing to save money, you’ll have to do it sooner or later.

The same goes for plaster flaking. Flaking will likely start to occur on the steps of the pool, partially because they see the most sun, but this is also where the most foot traffic is. When your plaster begins to flake, it may only come off as small chips at first, but these areas will become wider and wider over time. The only way to repair these flaking areas is to resurface.

You’re Noticing Cracks

There are two main types of cracks you’ll see in your pool: check cracks and structural cracks. Check cracks look almost like spiderwebs or cracks in an eggshell. Structural cracks are deep lines, and you’ll know you have a structural crack when you find yourself having to refill your pool more often. Regardless of the types of cracks you have, the only way to fix them is to resurface your pool.

The Surface Is Rough

The surface of your pool is supposed to be smooth and comfortable, not scratch up your feet or catch on your bathing suit every time you swim. This typically occurs because chemicals are eating away at the surface of your pool or there’s a rough calcium deposit. You can drain and apply muriatic acid to your pool, but this only temporarily fixes the problem. On top of that, it takes a lot of time on your part and often costs as much as it would to resurface your pool.

There Are Oddly Colored Stains

Some stains in your pool are completely normal. For example, pale green or brown stains are common, and the usual culprits are algae or dead bugs. However, if you’re noticing deep blue-green stains, red-brown stains, or stains that look almost purple or black, these are from metal deposits. If these stains grow or start to riddle the surface of your pool, resurfacing is the only way to get rid of them.

Now that you know the most common signs that your pool needs resurfacing, let the pros help your pool look brand new. Limitless Custom Pools and Backyards offers swimming pool renovations in Houston. We use our years of experience to bring life back to your swimming pool.