A New Finish for Your Concrete Pool
Gunite Pool Resurfacing and Replastering in North Bethesda MD
The Art of Complete Pool Restoration
Your pool should be the easiest part of your property. We keep it that way with steady, dependable care year after year.
What Is Gunite, and Why Renovate?
Gunite is sprayed concrete over a steel frame. It makes a strong, lasting pool shell. But the surfaces on top of it, the plaster, tile and coping, wear out over the years.
Plaster stained or so rough it hurts your kids’ toes? Tiles falling off? Coping loose or cracked? A renovation fixes the surface, protects the shell and gives the pool a fresh look.
When to Consider a Gunite Renovation
Renovating at the right time stops small problems from turning into costly ones. Watch for these signs:
- Cracks in the Plaster or Shell: Hairline or deeper cracks are often the first warning.
- Rough, Peeling or Stained Plaster: Older plaster loses its smooth finish and can chip or stain.
- Loose or Cracked Tile and Coping: Tile and coping protect the edge of the shell from water damage.
- Water Loss: Adding water more often than usual can mean a crack or failed seal. See leak detection.
- Old Equipment: A renovation is a good time to replace an old pump, filter or heater.
- A Dated Look: Sometimes the pool just doesn’t fit your style anymore.
Finishes We Install
- Brick or granite coping
- Tile from US Pool Tile and Classic Pool Tile & Stone
- WetEdge aggregate plaster, more durable than standard plaster
- Tile mosaics and depth markers
After a replaster, the new surface needs careful start-up. PoolTek is a National Plasterers Council (NPC) Certified Plaster Start-Up Company.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to the most common questions about our pool service, repairs and renovations.
Rough or peeling plaster, stains that won’t wash off, cracks, and dark spots where the shell shows through.
Sometimes. A drain and acid wash can lift stains across the whole pool. We’ll check the plaster at the same time and tell you if a replaster is coming soon.
We install standard plaster and WetEdge aggregate finishes, which are more durable.
Yes. It’s a good time to add LED lights, an automatic cover or new equipment.