Sand in pool

[Marin]

Really depends on care. Some folks need refinishing after 7 years, some go 20+ years.

When you replaster, make sure your contractor uses the infloor collar extensions to raise the heads up level with the new plaster.

[nefretrameses]

Would it be unreasonable to expect a refinisher to grind down around the in floor fittings and main drain., etc. so the new finish is flat ?

[Marin]

When we replaster a pool we set a new main drain cover and use the infloor collar extensions to keep things flush. Other items, like lights and return fittings, we chip out around those so we can bring the plaster back flush with the fitting.

[nefretrameses]

Thanks. I'll keep an open mind. I suppose if I want it done a certain way that is not standard practice, it becomes a cost/ benefit trade off.

[Marin]

In the past we have chipped out around the infloor heads to bring the plaster flush, by we have to go back about 2' around each one to do it well. Not worth it when the collar extensions have no effect on the performance.