Our signature service
The difference is in the prep you never see.
Two replasters can look identical on fill day and age completely differently. The one that fails at year five skipped the boring parts: a real chip-out instead of a skim over old plaster, a proper bond coat, plaster hydrated and troweled at the right pace, and a disciplined 28-day startup while the finish cures underwater.
We do the boring parts. Drain and chip-out, crack and hollow-spot repair while the shell is exposed, bond coat, finish application by crews that do this daily — then a startup schedule with the water chemistry managed so the surface cures hard and even.
Because the pool is already drained, a replaster is also the cheapest moment to replace waterline tile, upgrade light fixtures or fix coping. We'll flag what's worth pairing — and what isn't.
Finish options
Pick your water color.
Classic white plaster
The traditional bright-turquoise water look and the most affordable finish. Typical life: 8–12 years.
Colored plaster
Blue and gray tints that deepen the water color — the finish in our hero photo above.
Quartz finishes
Plaster blended with quartz aggregate: harder, more stain-resistant, richer color. 12–18 years.
Pebble finishes
The most durable surface with natural texture and lagoon-like color. 18–25 years.
Waterline tile pairing
New tile installed while the pool is empty — one drain, two upgrades.
Repairs while exposed
Cracks, hollow spots and rusted fittings fixed properly while we can actually see them.
How it works
A proper replaster, step by step.
Drain & chip-out
Water disposed of legally, old plaster mechanically removed — not skimmed over.
Prep & repair
Cracks and hollow spots fixed, fittings replaced, bond coat applied to the raw shell.
Plaster day
The finish applied and hand-troweled in one continuous operation — timing is everything.
Fill & startup
Continuous fill, then 28 days of managed chemistry while the finish cures underwater.
Where we offer pool plastering
Replastering is our highest-volume service — especially in cities with large stocks of pools from the '60s through the '90s.
Pool plastering questions
How do I know my pool needs replastering?
Rough patches that scrape feet, gray mottling, stains that won't brush off, thin spots showing dark gunite, or chemistry that never stays balanced. Two or more and you're due.
How much does replastering cost?
It scales with pool size, surface condition and finish choice — white plaster is the most affordable, quartz and pebble cost more and last longer. Every quote is free, itemized and finish-by-finish.
How long does it take?
Typically 1–2 weeks from drain to refill, plus the 28-day cure period during which you can swim but chemistry stays on a schedule.
Why not just acid-wash or patch?
An acid wash buys a tired finish a season or two and thins it further. Patches show. Once plaster is failing broadly, replastering is the only fix that actually resets the clock.
Get a plaster quote before the spring rush.
Free, itemized quotes across the Sacramento region and Bay Area. CSLB #1129581.
Reviews
What Our Customers Say
5.0 ★★★★★ · 26 Google reviews
"I am at the end stages of my pool remodel using Creative Edge Pool Design. I am so happy with how it turned out. Edgar and his team were/are awesome. Edgar is a fine yound man who has gone above and beyond on this project."
Pamela Schekel
"We scheduled an appointment to replace our Haywood heater and after seeing their worked, we asked about our pool tiles that have fallen off and were loose. They drained the pool & spa down a bit and took care of it. Yippee, they brought new life back into our 20 year old pool! We highly recommend Creative Edge Pools & Spas for any pool repairs. I was completely impressed with their work. A job well done! Alice Hill"
Alice Hill
"Creative Edge Pools & Spas came in and did an amazing job taking off some water heaters for our roofing company. They took extra care to ensure no damage to all the components of the heating system and took precautions to tarp over pool equipment at the bottom. Furthermore they went the extra mile to ensure they didn't put up just any pvc for the installation after roof was installed. Edgar went out of his way to special order a very specific type of PVC material to ensure code compliance and a leak free system that will last for years to come! Will be using his services again! Thank you to the helpful staff over at Creative Edge Pools & Spas"
Ashley Cullivan