| Type of Finish |
Appearance |
Algae Resistance |
Stain Resistance |
Chemical Usage |
Warranty |
| RR's Hand-laid Fiberglass Finish |
Smooth, white finish for the life of your pool |
Resists all types of algae |
Resists all types of staining |
Approximately 30% fewer chemicals needed than plaster pool |
25 years on materials, 2 years on workmanship |
| Sprayed-on Fiberglass Finish |
Dips and bumps, uneven coloring, tendency to bubble |
Resists most types of algae |
Resists most types of staining |
Lesser amount of chemicals required than a plaster or aggregate pool |
15 years is typical |
| Plaster Surface |
Uneven surface, detiorates and stains over time |
Porous surface encourages algae to adhere and grow |
Permanent staining very likely, even on recently applied plaster |
Large amounts of chemicals necessary to prevent algae growth |
Typically 1 year warranty applies to workmanship only |
| Painted Surface |
Peels, flakes and fades over time |
Paint does little to protect a concrete surface from algae development |
Stains on concrete surface eventually bleed through new paint |
Fewer chemicals needed than plaster surface |
Paint manufacturers sometimes offer a warranty, customer would have to follow up |
| Aggregate Surface |
Rough surface, hard on bare feet and bathing suits |
Rough, bumpy surface encourages algae to adhere and grow; difficult to clean |
Permanent staining likely |
Large amounts of chemicals necessary to prevent algae growth |
Typically 5 years given "to hold water only" |