Plaster is white cement plus marble dust with a 7-10 year lifespan, quartz is polymer-modified cement plus colored quartz aggregate with a 15-20 year lifespan, and pebble is fortified Portland cement plus natural pebble aggregate with a 20+ year lifespan. The differences come down to what carries the wear (cement vs aggregate), how the surface holds color over time, and how the finish feels

Exposed aggregate pool finish is an interior pool surface made of natural aggregate (colored quartz or selected pebble) set in polymer-modified or fortified Portland cement, then washed during application to expose the aggregate at the surface. It is the most durable category of residential pool finish, with a 20+ year typical lifespan and the highest fade resistance available, which is why it is the

A pool finish typically lasts 7 to 10 years for traditional plaster, 15 to 20 years for quartz finishes like Durazzo™, and 20+ years for premium exposed aggregate finishes like Diamond Brite® and River Rok®. The single biggest variable is not the product itself but installation quality and water chemistry over the life of the finish, which is why working with a factory trained

The four main types of pool finishes are traditional plaster, quartz, exposed aggregate (often called pebble), and polished marble aggregate. They differ in lifespan, fade resistance, comfort underfoot, and how they reflect water and light in your poolscape. Most premium residential pools today use exposed aggregate or polished finishes for their longer service life and stronger fade resistance compared with traditional plaster.

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A pool finish is the interior surface of your pool, and the four main categories are plaster, quartz, exposed aggregate, and polished finishes. Lifespan ranges from 7 years for traditional plaster up to 20+ years for premium exposed aggregate finishes like Diamond Brite®. Choosing the right finish for your poolscape comes down to durability expectations, fade resistance, comfort underfoot, and the visual effect you