FAQs

Both Diamond Brite and River Rok swimming pool plasters are made with white portland cement mixed with aggregate. The difference lies in the type of aggregate that is mixed with the cement. Diamond Brite swimming pool plaster is made by combining white portland cement with silica sand quartz. River Rok swimming pool plaster is made by combining cement with very small, finely finished natural pebbles.

The cost of resurfacing your swimming pool will include cost for sandblasting, material and labor cost. Material and labor cost depend on the size of the swimming pool being replastered. There are other factors that can increase the labor cost such as steps, ledges, and benches inside the swimming pool.

Typically a swimming pool can be replastered in about 5-7 days. We allow one day to drain the pool, another day for sandblasting and one day to prep the swimming pool before applying the new swimming pool plaster. Replastering is done in one day, and when we leave, the hose will be in the pool. If new swimming pool tile and/or coping is being installed, allow slightly more time as there will be time in demolition of the old material and prep / installation of the new tile and/or coping. If you are having your pool completely remodeled with plaster tile and coping allow approximately two weeks for installation.

When properly installed the texture of a Diamond Brite swimming pool plaster will be similar to that of an eggshell. This is a very comfortable and smooth material, yet it is designed to provide a slip-resistant surface to users of the swimming pool. River Rok swimming pool plaster, when properly installed will be a very smooth, comfortable surface. The pebbles used in River Rok are naturally tumbled for a smooth and comfortable finish, which gives the surface of the swimming pool a very strong, durable and comfortable surface for users of the swimming pool.

The life of a Diamond Brite or River Rok swimming pool plaster is determined by a number of factors. Perhaps most important is proper start-up and maintenance. It is very important to keep the chemical balance at a proper level in the swimming pool to promote long life of the product. SGM offers a 10-year manufacturer's warranty on both Diamond Brite and River Rok swimming pool plaster in a residential setting. With proper start-up and maintenance, however, the product is designed to far-outlive its warranty.