How Much Does it Cost to Plaster a Pool in Des Moines?

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Pool plastering Des Moines cost is determined by the size of your pool, what material and finishes to be used, preparation and labor needed. Preparing a pool for plastering may require under cutting and chipping the existing tiles of a pool if there is any. Then after that, cleaning the entire pool. This preparation typically cost between $1200 and $1600 for a 16’x32’ size pool or an average size pool. The most affordable gunite pool finish is white plaster. This is commonly composed of white Portland cement and crushed marbles. It can cost around $5000 to $7000 depending on the size of the pool and if there are repairs needed before plastering.

Estimated final cost for pool plastering

Item Quantity Fair Price
Pool Labor 8.2 Hours $463.72
Pool Job Materials and Supplies 200 Square Feet $229.12
Totals - Cost to Replaster Pools - 215 Square Feet $692.84
Average Cost Per Square Foot $3.47

How long does a pool plastering Des Moines take?

Typically, it will depend on the size of your pool and the preparation plus if there are repairs that have to be made before plastering. Under normal circumstance, pool plastering can take about 2 to 3 weeks to be finished.

What does start-up mean in Des Moines?

Start-up is deemed to be a very crucial process needed on all newly plastered pools. New plasters tend to emit dust particles that have to be brushed and vacuumed daily. Usually, it takes 4 to 6 consecutive days. If not done, the dust will stick to the surface and will stain the plaster. The start-up also requires a proper balance of pool water chemistry. A start-up should be done by professionals.

Is there any warranty for a pool plastering Des Moines service?

Yes. Pool plastering is also guaranteed by companies who do them. Residential pools normally have 10 years of warranty.

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If you are planning to apply finishes to your pool plastering Des Moines to make it even more appealing, you can choose between the two most common which are diamond brite and river roc. Diamond brite finish is made up of quartz infused colored mix. Pool plastering Des Moines using diamond brite finish may cost high because of the labor and time needed plus the material. It usually cost $6000 up to $9000. Des Moines pool plastering using river roc finish is the most expensive, not just in material but in labor too. Of all the pool finishes, river roc is considered to be the strongest and long lasting of all. River roc generally cost around $8000 up to $10000 depending on the size of the pool.

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    Central Iowa Pool & Spa

    Rating: 78
    5360 NE 14th St. 
    Des MoinesIA  50307
  • 2

    Holiday Pools

    Rating: 93
    1339 Army Post Rd. 
    Des MoinesIA  50307
  • 3

    Water World Distributing LTD

    Rating: 63
    3619 Douglas Ave. 
    Des MoinesIA  50310
  • 4

    Two Rivers Landscape

    Rating: 78
    Des MoinesIA  50301
  • 5

    Elite Pools & Spas

    Rating: 93
    Des MoinesIA  50307
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    Best Heating, Cooling & Electric, Inc.

    Rating: 93
    3900 E 14th St. 
    Des MoinesIA  50307