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How long does a pool finish last?
Monday, May 6, 2019
Pool chemistry and maintenance has a big effect on the life of the interior surface finish of a pool, so the average lifespans shown below are stated as a range instead of a single number. And, or course, there will always be a few outliers that fail sooner or last longer than expected.
• Plaster (Marcite) - 9 to 12 years, average 10 years
• Aggregate/Pebble Finish - 12 to 16 years, average 14 years
• Liner - 7 to 10 years, average 8 years
• Fiberglas Gel Finish - 14 to 18 years, average 15 years
Go to our blog post What is the average lifespan of the parts of a house? for rating of other house components.
Also, we recommend Is the deteriorated finish of a concrete pool shell only a cosmetic problem?
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Here’s links to a collection of our other blog posts about POOL AND SPA:
• Does an above-ground pool require a building permit?
• Does an above-ground pool have to comply with code requirements for a swimming pool barrier?
• What are the pros and cons of vinyl liner vs fiberglas vs concrete in-ground pools?
• Can a pool with green, cloudy water be inspected?
• Should I refinish-resurface my pool with paint or plaster?
• Why are pool pumps now required to be variable speed?
• Why is my pool ladder rusting?
Visit our POOL AND SPA page for other related blog posts on this subject, or go to the INDEX for a complete listing of all our articles.
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