Pool Looks Tired?
Refresh It Right.
Diamond Brite, Pebble, plaster, and tile — coordinated end-to-end. Investment range $8,000–$30,000. We consult on-site, quote in writing, and oversee through final inspection.
All renovation work performed by trusted licensed partners (CPC-licensed Florida pool contractors).
Diamond Brite, Pebble, Plaster, or Tile?
Each finish has trade-offs. Cost, lifespan, look, and maintenance shift based on which you pick. Here's the honest breakdown.
Diamond Brite
Aggregate plaster — gray, blue, or earth tones
- +Most popular in South FL
- +Mid-tier investment
- +Wide color selection
- −Stains over time in hard water
- −Shorter life than Pebble
- −Etches without proper chemistry
Pebble (Pebble Tec / Pebble Sheen)
Exposed pebbles — natural texture, premium feel
- +Longest-lasting finish
- +Hides stains and surface wear
- +Premium resale value
- −Higher up-front investment
- −Texture is rougher under foot
- −Limited color palette
Marcite / Plaster
Smooth white plaster — classic look
- +Lowest up-front cost
- +Quick install
- +Smoothest texture
- −Shortest lifespan
- −Stains easily
- −Etches fast in unbalanced water
Tile (All-Tile)
Glass, ceramic, or stone tile — fully custom
- +Longest life of any finish
- +Fully customizable
- +Highest resale value
- −Highest investment
- −Longer install timeline
- −Specialized maintenance
Not Every Surface Needs Full Resurfacing.
We tell you honestly: full renovation, spot repair, or acid-wash refresh. Sometimes the right answer is half the cost.
Resurface (full)
Plaster delamination, multiple cracks, widespread etching, finish past its useful life (7–10+ years for Diamond Brite, 15–20 for Pebble).
Spot repair
Single hairline crack, isolated chip, one missing tile, minor surface stain. We patch and color-match where possible.
Refresh (acid wash)
Surface still structurally sound but discolored or scaled. Acid wash + bead-blast removes surface stains without resurfacing — 30–50% the cost.
The startup protocol is where most plaster jobs fail.
The first 28 days after refill decide whether your fresh plaster etches, scales, stains, or cures clean for 10+ years. Most resurfacing contractors hand you back the keys the day they spray the finish — and let your weekly pool guy figure out the chemistry. We don't. We run the full 28-day startup protocol ourselves: daily brushing, plaster dust removal, no-shock chemistry, careful pH and alkalinity management.
We've started 10,000+ poolsacross South Florida — Diamond Brite, Pebble Tec, Pebble Sheen, quartz, and standard plaster. The startup window is the highest-leverage 28 days of your renovation. Don't let a resurfacer or a route guy improvise it.
Consult to Swim — ~30 Days.
Estimated timeline — actual schedule varies by pool size, finish chosen, permit timing, weather, and material lead times. Subject to change.
The make-or-break stretch is the 28-day startup protocol that begins the moment water touches fresh plaster. We handle that ourselves — see our new pool startup service. Want a number for ongoing care after the renovation? Use our post-renovation service cost estimator.
On-site consultation
We measure, photograph, document the existing surface and tile, and walk you through finish options with samples in-hand.
Drain + demo + prep
Pool drained to grade, surface chipped or hydroblasted to bond layer. Tile band removed. Bond coat applied.
Install
Tile install, then finish (Diamond Brite, Pebble, or plaster) sprayed and trowel-finished. Single-day install once prep is complete.
Refill day
Pool refills bottom-up to operating level. Startup chemistry begins the moment water touches plaster.
Startup protocol
Daily brushing, plaster dust removal, no-shock chemistry protocol, careful pH and alkalinity management. Done in-house — we've started 10,000+ pools.
Swim + handoff
Final chemistry balance, surface inspection, manufacturer warranty registered, transition to regular weekly service.
Trusted by Homeowners
40+ Years of Combined Expertise Renovating South Florida Pools
Backed by 40+ years of combined founder experience. We've overseen hundreds of South Florida resurfacing projects — every finish, every pool size, every tile detail.
Pool Resurfacing by City
Renovation
Diamond Brite resurfacing — $8,000–$15,000, 5–10 year life (South FL standard); Pebble Tec / Pebble Sheen — $15,000–$25,000, 15–20 year life (premium); Traditional plaster — $7,500–$12,000, 7–12 year life; full coping, tile, and deck refresh available; Timeline runs ~30 days consult-to-swim; Includes the 28-day startup chemistry protocol — skip it and you etch the finish in year one; Coordinated end-to-end; CPC-licensed Florida pool contractors perform the work; Florida's Best Pools oversees through final inspection.
Ready to refresh your pool?
On-site consultation. Written quote. Manufacturer warranties. Permit coordination. All renovation work performed by trusted licensed partners.