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Close-up comparison of pool surface finishes showing blue pebble texture transitioning to beige/tan pebble texture, demonstrating different color options for pool plaster.

Sacramento Pool Resurfacing: Smooth Plaster or Textured Aggregate Finishes?

by pooltime
Mar 06, 2025
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The texture revelation came for a family in Elk Grove when they visited two neighbor pools on the same day. The first had traditional smooth plaster that felt pleasant but showed every water spot and stain. The second featured NPT StoneScapes Mini Pebbles with a natural texture that felt amazing underfoot and somehow made the […]

Pool surface showing decorative mosaic tile work with diagonal stripes in alternating shades of blue, teal, and white small square tiles creating a geometric pattern.

Traditional Pool Plaster vs. Premium Aggregate Finishes: Which Lasts Longer in Sacramento?

by pooltime
Feb 19, 2025
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The tale of two neighbors in Granite Bay perfectly illustrates the durability difference. Both resurfaced their pools the same year with different materials: one chose traditional plaster for budget reasons, the other invested in NPT StoneScapes Regular Pebbles. Ten years later, the plaster pool shows obvious staining, roughness, and needs complete resurfacing, while the StoneScapes […]

Close-up of a white pool edge with deteriorating plaster showing wear and staining, bordered by blue decorative tile trim at the waterline.

Sacramento Pool Resurfacing Materials: Which Surface Is Right for Your Pool?

by pooltime
Feb 16, 2025
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The moment of truth came for a family in Roseville when they stood in their backyard comparing their neighbor’s 15-year-old pool surface that still looked stunning to their own 8-year-old surface that was already showing serious wear. Both pools got similar use and maintenance, but the materials were completely different. That comparison led them to […]

Deteriorating pool surface showing damaged plaster with extensive brown staining and exposed substrate, with blue and white decorative tile trim visible at the top edge.

Best Time to Resurface Your Sacramento Pool: Save $5,000 with Smart Timing

by pooltime
Feb 06, 2025
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The smartest pool decision I watched a family in Fair Oaks make was scheduling their resurfacing in January instead of waiting for June. While their neighbors paid $18,000 for summer emergency work, they invested $12,500 for the exact same NPT StoneScapes finish with a superior installation. The bonus? Their pool was perfectly cured and ready […]

Freshly sprayed concrete forms pool steps and curved walls during gunite construction.

When Your Sacramento Pool Needs Resurfacing: 5 Warning Signs + Cost of Waiting

by pooltime
Jan 17, 2025
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The wake-up call for a family in Elk Grove came during their annual pool party when a guest’s foot caught on a rough patch near the pool steps. What they’d been calling "a little wear" had become a genuine safety hazard that sent someone to urgent care for stitches. The $200 medical bill and embarrassment […]