| Type of Finish |
Appearance |
Algae Resistance |
Stain Resistance |
Chemical Usage |
Warranty |
| RR Hand-laid Fiberglass Finish |
Smooth, white finish for the life of your pool |
Resists all types of algae |
Resists all types of staining |
Approximately 30% fewer chemicals needed than plaster pool |
25 years on materials, 2 years on workmanship |
| AquaGuard 5000 Finish |
Smooth, white finish for the life of your pool |
Resists all types of algae |
Resists all types of staining |
Approximately 30% fewer chemicals needed than plaster pool |
15 years on materials, 2 years on workmanship |
| Sprayed-on Fiberglass Finish |
Dips and bumps, uneven coloring, tendency to bubble |
Resists most types of algae |
Resists most types of staining |
Lesser amount of chemicals required than a plaster or aggregate pool |
15 years is typical |
| Plaster Surface |
Uneven surface, detiorates and stains over time |
Porous surface encourages algae to adhere and grow |
Permanent staining very likely, even on recently applied plaster |
Large amounts of chemicals necessary to prevent algae growth |
Typically 1 year warranty applies to workmanship only |
| Painted Surface |
Peels, flakes and fades over time |
Paint does little to protect a concrete surface from algae development |
Stains on concrete surface eventually bleed through new paint |
Fewer chemicals needed than plaster surface |
Paint manufacturers sometimes offer a warranty, customer would have to follow up |
| Aggregate Surface |
Rough surface, hard on bare feet and bathing suits |
Rough, bumpy surface encourages algae to adhere and grow; difficult to clean |
Permanent staining likely |
Large amounts of chemicals necessary to prevent algae growth |
Typically 5 years given "to hold water only" |
Swimming pool resurfacing by Robinson Restorations, Inc. is an excellent way to extend the beauty and life of your pool. Fiberglass and AquaGuard 5000 are the best resurfacing products available today for both commercial pools - residential pools alike.
