concrete pool finishes

concrete pool finishes

When calculating your budget, you must consider both labor and material costs. To get the job done correctly, you will need to hire a professional. The average hourly labor cost is between $45-$65. A contractor can usually resurface a pool within 1-2 weeks for approximately $3,000. A contractor can resurface a pool in 1-2 weeks for around $3,000.

While tile is commonly used as a border around a swimming pool's waterline it's not uncommon to see porcelain, stone, and ceramic tiles installed across the entire pool. It is applied on top of plaster and is done in the same way as in a bath: thinset glues mats made from smaller tiles or individual tiles to the plaster substrate.

Material costs for tiles start at $4/sq.ft. Ceramics cost between $4 and $50 per square foot. Stone and glass tiles can cost up to twice that amount. Add to this the cost for installation, and you can see why the total cost can rise into the six-figure range.