Resurfacing is the single biggest project most pools ever face.
North Texas brings its own variables: oak pollen for six weeks, calcium-rich source water, sub-freezing nights every winter, and summers that crank chemistry usage. The advice below is calibrated for those realities, not a generic national pool blog.
The three options
| Finish | Lifespan | Cost (18k pool) | Look |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaster | 8–12 years | $7.5–10k | Classic white |
| Pebble | 15–20 years | $12–18k | Textured, premium |
| Aggregate | 12–18 years | $10–14k | Sparkly polished |
Pebble is our most-recommended for DFW because the texture handles the calcium swings better than plaster.