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How Much Does It Cost To Refinish A Swimming Pool?

Typical range: $1,313-$1,557

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cost to refinish a swimming pool Calculator

For your project in zip code 43215 with these options, the cost to refinish a swimming pool starts at $4.38-$5.19 per square foot. Your actual price will depend on job size, conditions, finish options you choose.

Swimming pools made from fiberglass, cement and gunite require refinishing every 10 to 15 years. Over time, chemicals and sunlight break down the plaster coating. Homeowners may notice that the finish has started peeling, cracking or blistering. The surface may also feel uncomfortably rough, and the pool may begin leaking.

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Square Feet

Standard Services		Quantity	Low	High
What you can expect
Range per square foot:			$4.38	$5.19
Range for this type of project:			$1,313	$1,557
Estimate: $1,435
	Swimming Pool Labor, Basic	14 hours	$852	$1,033
	Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete refinishing. Pool will be drained, surface sandblasted, and minor cracks patched. Standard white plaster or marble-duct plaster with simple texture will be used to coat surface. Blemishes will be repaired, and any remaining roughness smoothed. Pool will be cleaned and filled. Deck and waterline tile replacement will incur separate costs. Rate is inclusive of all aspects of the project, such as thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of project site, and meticulous cleanup will be provided.
	Swimming Pool Job Supplies	320 square feet	$461	$524
	Requisite supplies for the job, including surfacing materials, connection fittings, and minor components.

Standard services

Swimming Pool Labor, Basic
$852 -$1,033

14
hours

Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete refinishing. Pool will be drained, surface sandblasted, and minor cracks patched. Standard white plaster or marble-duct plaster with simple texture will be used to coat surface. Blemishes will be repaired, and any remaining roughness smoothed. Pool will be cleaned and filled. Deck and waterline tile replacement will incur separate costs. Rate is inclusive of all aspects of the project, such as thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of project site, and meticulous cleanup will be provided.

Swimming Pool Job Supplies
$461 -$524

320
square feet

Requisite supplies for the job, including surfacing materials, connection fittings, and minor components.

Optional Services

What you can expect

Range per square foot:
$4 - $5

Range for this type of project:
$1,313 - $1,557

Estimate:
$1,435

Cost Comparison

YOUR ESTIMATE

$1,435

NATIONAL AVERAGE RANGE

$1,363 -$1,616

YOUR ESTIMATE

Refinish a Swimming Pool: national average cost

The national average materials cost to refinish a swimming pool is $1.60 per square foot, with a range between $1.49 to $1.70. The total price for labor and materials per square foot is $4.96, coming in between $4.54 to $5.39. A typical 300 square foot project costs $1,489.49, with a range of $1,362.77 to $1,616.20. Your actual price will depend on your location, job size, conditions and finish options you choose.

cost to refinish a swimming pool
National Avg. Materials Cost per square foot	$1.60
National Avg. Cost (labor and materials) for 300 square foot	$1,489.49
National Cost Range (labor and materials) for 300 square foot	$1,362.77 - $1,616.20

How Professionals Refinish Pools

Before refinishing the pool, professionals drain the water and remove the existing topcoat using a combination of tools and chemical solvents, including chisels, jackhammers and muriatic acid. They will also mask off the coping and score the area below the waterline tiles. Once the surface is properly prepared, the new finish is applied manually or sprayed on using a hydroblaster. Available finishes depend on the composition of the pool. Several types of plaster are compatible with cement and gunite. However, fiberglass pools require specially formulated polymer gels.

Pool Refinishing Cost Factors

Cost estimates are based on the pool's surface area, the condition of the existing finish and the composition of the new topcoat. Epoxy paint is the most affordable option, but it's the least durable. Marble- and limestone-fortified plaster costs more, but it lasts longer. Quartz and pebble finishes also offer enhanced durability. If the pool is leaking, there are major cracks or the finish has separated from the underlying structure, labor costs may increase substantially.

Advantages of Working With a Pool Company

Due to the high-performance tools and caustic chemicals that are required, this is not a project that homeowners should undertake on their own. Even pool companies specialize in applying certain types of finishes. Additionally, most contractors guarantee the quality of their work, which provides added value and peace of mind.

Last updated Oct 1, 2023