Compare Pool Finish Options

Choose the Right Finish for Your Pool

Aqua Pool Finishes installs the full range of major resurfacing systems—traditional plaster, quartz, pebble, polished aggregate, glass and EcoFinish®—so our recommendation can be based on your pool, budget and priorities rather than one finish we need to sell.

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Marcite Plaster

The classic pool finish. White marble dust and white Portland cement create a smooth, bright surface that's been trusted for decades. Ideal for new construction and full resurfacing.

Classic Standard

Quartz Plaster

Enhanced durability and a refined appearance. Quartz aggregate creates a more stain-resistant, longer-lasting finish with a subtle sparkle that elevates any pool's aesthetic.

Enhanced Durability

Pebble-Tec

Premium pebble aggregate finish that's as beautiful as it is tough. The natural river pebbles create a textured, slip-resistant surface that is known for durability and comes in natural color blends.

Premium Aggregate

Exclusive

EcoFinish aquaBRIGHT™

The future of pool coatings. A flame-sprayed thermoplastic coating that provides a durable, non-porous alternative to traditional pool finishes. Currently the only pool resurfacing company actively applying EcoFinish® in North Texas and East Texas.

EcoFinish® Specialist

Beyond Pool Finishes

Pool Renovation & Repair Services

From fiberglass resurfacing and complete pool remodeling to structural crack repair and pool inspections, explore the additional ways we restore and improve existing pools.

Fiberglass Pool Resurfacing

Restore aging fiberglass pools with ecoFINISH polyFIBRO®, a thermoplastic coating system developed specifically for fiberglass aquatic surfaces.

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polyFIBRO®

Pool Remodels

Complete pool renovation from resurfacing and tile to structural repair, steps, tanning ledges, decking, hardscape and outdoor-living updates.

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Full Renovation

Structural Crack Repair

Diagnosis and repair for structural pool cracks, shell movement, voids, erosion-related damage and major water-loss problems.

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Structural Repair

Pool Inspections

In-depth pool inspections for homebuyers and realtors, including structure, finish, equipment, decking, coping, tile, photos and repair-cost analysis.

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Buyers + Realtors

Free Estimates

Not sure which finish is right for your pool? We'll come out, assess your pool's condition, and walk you through every option — with no pressure and a detailed, itemized quote.

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Currently the only pool resurfacing company actively applying EcoFinish® in North Texas and East Texas.

A High-Performance Thermoplastic Pool Coating

ecoFINISH® aquaBRIGHT™ was developed as a long-lasting thermoplastic alternative designed to address common problems associated with traditional pool finishes. Born in 2008, ecoFINISH® has a global presence. Aqua Pool Finishes is Currently the only pool resurfacing company actively applying EcoFinish® in North Texas and East Texas.

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Manufacturer-Trained Applicators · North & East Texas

How It Works

aquaBRIGHT™ is a thermal plastic coating applied pneumatically using a specialized air-powered gun-type applicator. The raw material — a dry powder — is propelled through the applicator, heated, and bonded directly onto the pool surface. The material dries almost instantaneously, creating a smooth, durable, non-porous finish. ecoFINISH® manufacturer materials describe aquaBRIGHT™ as an instant-cure coating that can be filled without an extended plaster-style curing period; startup and water balancing should still follow current manufacturer instructions.

Unlike masonry finishes, which require a two-week "Hot-Start" startup process involving muriatic acid, aquaBRIGHT™ uses a simple "Balance and Swim" startup. Fill the pool, balance the water chemistry, and swim — it's that simple. You can even heat the pool immediately after filling.

Why Pool Owners Choose EcoFinish

Simplified startup — no plaster-style hot start; fill and balance according to manufacturer startup instructions

pH-neutral, nonporous surface — designed to reduce interaction between the finish itself and pool water chemistry

Non-porous finish — resists algae, staining, and bacteria penetration

Designed for long-lasting color — helps maintain a more uniform appearance over time

UV & chemical resistant — engineered to withstand harsh Texas sun and pool chemicals

Options for multiple pool types — aquaBRIGHT™ for concrete pools and polyFIBRO® for fiberglass pools

Soft "orange peel" texture — smooth but not slick, gentle on swimmers' feet

Slip-resistant option available for steps, benches, and beach entries

Acid-wash resistant — ecoFINISH® says aquaBRIGHT™ can be acid washed with very little impact to the surface and color

No waiting to fill — no need to truck in water to protect a curing finish

One flat price — every standard color is the same price, so pick what you love

Reduced startup demands — avoids the traditional plaster startup process and its associated acid treatment

"Remember 20+ years ago when pebble finishes changed the way pools look? aquaBRIGHT changes the look of pools and pool water again."
— ecoFINISH® Coatings

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Explore Pool Finish Colors

Finish color can change the entire feel of a pool — from bright, clean blues to deeper resort-style water. See the full EcoFinish® color collection, real Aqua Pool Finishes projects, and Matt’s advice on choosing light versus dark interiors.

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Color samples are only a starting point. Water depth, sunlight, surrounding materials and the finish itself can change how the completed pool looks.

aquaBRIGHT™ vs. Traditional Plaster

	aquaBRIGHT™	Plaster
Startup Process	Balance & Swim	Traditional plaster startup
Cracking / Shrinking	Flexible thermoplastic coating	Can develop cracks or shrinkage
Staining	Highly resistant	Prone to staining
Color Uniformity	Designed for uniform color	Can fade or mottle
Chemical Use	Simpler water balancing	Requires careful water balance
Surfaces Supported	Concrete (aquaBRIGHT™)	Concrete only

Our Work

Pool Finish & Remodel Gallery

Real Aqua Pool Finishes projects across East Texas and beyond — organized by finish type and project work.

EcoFinish aquaBRIGHT™ projects — resurfacing, remodels and new-pool finishing

Tyler, TX — Ice Ice Bay Bay EcoFinish Remodel

Pool resurfacing and remodel with EcoFinish in Ice Ice Bay Bay. The dated coping, tile and plaster were updated; leaking skimmer plumbing required removal of the flagstone patio for access. The project also added a sundeck and bubbler features.

Before — Tyler pool before the Ice Ice Bay Bay remodel

Before — dated pool before remodel

Tyler, TX

Before — dated pool before remodelThe pool before resurfacing, before the coping, tile, plumbing access work, sundeck and finish updates.

During — Ice Ice Bay Bay application

Tyler, TX

During — Ice Ice Bay Bay applicationEcoFinish application during the Tyler resurfacing project.

After — Ice Ice Bay Bay EcoFinish

Tyler, TX

After — Ice Ice Bay Bay EcoFinishCompleted resurfacing with updated tile/coping details and new water features.

Watch the EcoFinish applicationYouTube Short from the Tyler Ice Ice Bay Bay resurfacing project.

Lindale, TX — Mediterranean EcoFinish Remodel

A Lindale pool that was ready for refinishing, resurfaced with EcoFinish in Mediterranean.

Before — Lindale pool at the start of the remodel

Before — project starting

Lindale, TX

Before — project startingThe Lindale pool at the beginning of the resurfacing work, before the Mediterranean EcoFinish application.

During — Mediterranean EcoFinish

Lindale, TX

During — Mediterranean EcoFinishApplication in progress on the Lindale remodel.

After — Mediterranean EcoFinish

Lindale, TX

After — Mediterranean EcoFinishCompleted Mediterranean EcoFinish remodel.

Tyler, TX — Midnight Blue EcoFinish

This resurfacing project started with an algae-covered pool. Aqua Pool Finishes refinished it in Midnight Blue, repaired a leaking waterfall and added polished tumbled black stone to the outside of the raised spa.

Before — Tyler resurfacing project

Tyler, TX

Before — Tyler resurfacing projectThe pool before resurfacing, with significant algae present.

During — surface preparation

Tyler, TX

During — surface preparationThe pool drained and prepared during the resurfacing process.

After — Midnight Blue EcoFinish

Tyler, TX

After — Midnight Blue EcoFinishCompleted resurfacing with Midnight Blue EcoFinish, repaired waterfall and polished tumbled black stone on the raised spa.

Five-year follow-up — Midnight Blue

Tyler, TX

Five-year follow-up — Midnight BlueA follow-up view approximately five years later; Matt reports the EcoFinish still looked the same as when it was applied.

Hawkins, TX — Mediterranean EcoFinish on a New Pool

EcoFinish in Mediterranean applied as the interior finish on a new pool.

During — EcoFinish application

Hawkins, TX

During — EcoFinish applicationMediterranean EcoFinish being applied to the new pool interior.

After — Mediterranean EcoFinish

Hawkins, TX

After — Mediterranean EcoFinishFinished pool at sunset with the Mediterranean EcoFinish interior.

Liberty City, TX — First Blue Lagoon EcoFinish Project (2019)

Matt’s first EcoFinish project in Blue Lagoon from 2019. Included here as an early field example, even though it is also featured in its own separate article.

During — first Blue Lagoon EcoFinish application in Liberty City

During — first Blue Lagoon application

Liberty City, TX

During — first Blue Lagoon applicationApplication in progress on Matt’s first EcoFinish project.

After — first Blue Lagoon EcoFinish project

Liberty City, TX

After — first Blue Lagoon EcoFinish projectFinished Liberty City pool after the 2019 Blue Lagoon EcoFinish installation.

Tyler, TX — Blue Lagoon EcoFinish Resurfacing

The original plaster was stained and eroding, so the pool was resurfaced in Blue Lagoon EcoFinish.

Before — stained, eroding plaster

Tyler, TX

Before — stained, eroding plasterCondition before the Blue Lagoon resurfacing.

During — Blue Lagoon application

Tyler, TX

During — Blue Lagoon applicationEcoFinish being applied during the Tyler resurfacing project.

After — Blue Lagoon EcoFinish

Tyler, TX

After — Blue Lagoon EcoFinishCompleted Blue Lagoon finish.

Brownsboro, TX — Mediterranean EcoFinish

Mediterranean EcoFinish project with an attached spa, sunshelf and water features. The sequence below shows the plaster stage, yellow epoxy base coat, EcoFinish application and the finished daytime result.

Plaster stage before EcoFinish

Brownsboro, TX

Plaster stage before EcoFinishThe pool after plaster, before the yellow epoxy base coat and thermoplastic finish were applied.

Yellow epoxy base coat

Brownsboro, TX

Yellow epoxy base coatThe yellow epoxy layer that was applied before the EcoFinish topcoat.

During — Mediterranean EcoFinish application

Brownsboro, TX

During — Mediterranean EcoFinish applicationThermoplastic finish application in progress.

After — Mediterranean EcoFinish

Brownsboro, TX

After — Mediterranean EcoFinishCompleted daytime view of the finished project.

Bullard, TX — EcoFinish Spool

Compact spool finished with EcoFinish as part of an outdoor living area.

After — EcoFinish spool

Bullard, TX

After — EcoFinish spoolFront view of the finished spool beneath the pergola.

After — spool close view

Bullard, TX

After — spool close viewA closer finished view highlighting the EcoFinish surface and water features.

Quartz plaster projects

Tyler, TX — Azure Quartz Plaster

Quartz plaster in Azure, with application and completed-project views.

During — Azure quartz plaster

Tyler, TX

During — Azure quartz plasterQuartz plaster being applied to the new pool interior.

After — Azure quartz plaster

Tyler, TX

After — Azure quartz plasterCompleted Azure quartz pool with water features and fire feature.

Tyler, TX — Quartz Plaster Remodel

A Tyler remodel refinished with quartz plaster.

After — quartz plaster remodel

Tyler, TX

After — quartz plaster remodelFinished remodel overlooking the lake.

After — quartz plaster remodel

Tyler, TX

After — quartz plaster remodelSecond completed view of the same resurfacing project.

Brownsboro, TX — Quartz Finish

Quartz interior on a freeform pool with an attached spa, sunshelf and decorative water features.

Aerial — Brownsboro quartz pool

Brownsboro, TX

Aerial — Brownsboro quartz poolTop-down view of the completed quartz finish.

Finished quartz pool and spa

Brownsboro, TX

Finished quartz pool and spaCompleted Brownsboro project with spa and custom tile details.

Traditional and colored marcite projects

Tyler, TX — New Pool with Marcite Finish

Aqua Pool Finishes completed the interior finish on this new pool with traditional marcite.

Aerial — Tyler marcite pool

Tyler, TX

Aerial — Tyler marcite poolFinished marcite interior on a new pool.

During — Tyler pool before marcite finish

During — before the marcite finish

Tyler, TX

During — before the marcite finishTyler new pool prior to the finished marcite interior, paired with the aerial after photo.

Marshall, TX — Marcite

Marcite interior finish on a Marshall pool.

During — Marshall pool with marcite interior before fill

During — pool empty with marcite

Marshall, TX

During — pool empty with marciteThe Marshall pool empty after the marcite interior was completed and before final fill.

After — marcite finish

Marshall, TX

After — marcite finishCompleted pool with marcite interior.

Tyler, TX — Colored Marcite

An earlier Tyler project using colored marcite.

Colored marcite pool

Tyler, TX

Colored marcite poolCompleted colored marcite finish with deck jets.

Mineola, TX — Marcite Finish

Traditional marcite pool finish in Mineola.

Aerial — marcite pool

Mineola, TX

Aerial — marcite poolCompleted marcite finish viewed from above.

Pebble and aggregate finishes

Tyler, TX — StoneScapes Mini Pebble

Mini pebble StoneScapes interior with new tile and a renovated outdoor living area.

StoneScapes Mini Pebble

Tyler, TX

StoneScapes Mini PebbleCompleted mini pebble finish.

Water-feature detail

Tyler, TX

Water-feature detailMini pebble interior with new tile and water features.

Completed pool and patio

Tyler, TX

Completed pool and patioWide view of the finished pool and outdoor living space.

Polished and specialty interior finishes

Tyler, TX — Custom Hydroglass Polished Finish

Aqua Pool Finishes completed the finish on this new 235-foot-perimeter pool using Hydroglass — a custom mix of glass and quartz in plaster that was polished after application. The pool was featured in a local magazine for its design.

During — Hydroglass application

Tyler, TX

During — Hydroglass applicationThe custom glass-and-quartz plaster blend being applied before polishing.

During — Hydroglass hand finishing

Tyler, TX

During — Hydroglass hand finishingCrew working the custom glass-and-quartz plaster blend during application before the polished finish was completed.

After — Hydroglass finish

Tyler, TX

After — Hydroglass finishAerial view of the completed 235-foot-perimeter pool.

Tyler, TX — Glass-Tile Spa

A raised spa lined throughout with glass tile for a high-end, reflective finish.

Glass-tile spa interior

Tyler, TX

Glass-tile spa interiorClose-up of the fully tiled spa interior.

Aerial — glass-tile spa

Tyler, TX

Aerial — glass-tile spaTop-down view showing the glass-tile spa in relation to the surrounding pool and patio.

Tyler, TX — Acid-Wash Pool Cleanup

Restoration example showing an acid-wash cleanup on an older plaster pool. This is not a new interior finish installation.

Acid-wash cleanup in progress

Tyler, TX

Acid-wash cleanup in progressDirect project shot showing the pool drained during the acid-wash cleanup process.

Resurfacing, renovation and commercial work

Houston, TX — Commercial Apartment Pool Replaster

Commercial apartment-complex pool replastered over the existing plaster. New waterline tile was added and the existing coping remained in place.

Before — Houston apartment pool before replastering

Before — existing commercial pool

Houston, TX

Before — existing commercial poolThe apartment-complex pool before the replaster project. The existing coping remained; the pool received new plaster and waterline tile.

During — commercial pool drained

Houston, TX

During — commercial pool drainedAerial view during the Houston replaster project.

During — surface ready for replaster

Houston, TX

During — surface ready for replasterCommercial pool drained and prepared for the new plaster.

After — commercial replaster

Houston, TX

After — commercial replasterCompleted commercial pool with new plaster and tile; original coping retained.

Tyler, TX — Outdoor-Living Remodel

This remodel included replacement of the outdoor kitchen, installation of steps, a flagstone overlay and new tile.

Flagstone steps and overlay

Tyler, TX

Flagstone steps and overlayStonework added as part of the Tyler outdoor-living remodel.

Rebuilt outdoor kitchen

Tyler, TX

Rebuilt outdoor kitchenReplacement outdoor kitchen completed as part of the same project.

Homeowner feedback

What Pool Owners Say About Working With Matt

Real feedback from East Texas pool owners about finish selection, workmanship and follow-through. See our Liberty City EcoFinish project →

★★★★★

“They were very knowledgeable and took the time to tell us the benefits and downfalls of every finish so that we could figure out the best fit.”

— Frank Smith · Arp, TX · Google review, edited excerpt

“Matt was professional from start to finish and years beyond the build. I believe we were one of his first EcoFinish pools. We could not be happier with it! Zero issues with it. Excellent product and excellent builder!!”

— Gina DeHoyos · Liberty City, TX · Google review, edited excerpt

“Matt was very informative and did exactly what he said he was going to do! Never had a doubt in my mind that I was going to be taken care of.”

— Larry Brown · Tyler, TX · Google review

Review excerpts are shortened or edited for display; see the original customer reviews on Google.

Pool Resurfacing & Finishing inDallas-Fort Worth and East Texas

From Traditional Plaster, Quartz and Pebble to Advanced Pool Coatings — Find the Right Finish for Your Pool, Style and Budget

Currently the only pool resurfacing company actively applying EcoFinish® in North Texas and East Texas.

Choose the Right Finish for Your Pool

Marcite Plaster

Quartz Plaster

Pebble-Tec

EcoFinish aquaBRIGHT™

Pool Renovation & Repair Services

Fiberglass Pool Resurfacing

Pool Remodels

Structural Crack Repair

Pool Inspections

Free Estimates

Pool Equipment Repairs, Automation & Warranty Work

A High-Performance Thermoplastic Pool Coating

How It Works

Why Pool Owners Choose EcoFinish

Explore Pool Finish Colors

aquaBRIGHT™ vs. Traditional Plaster

Pool Finish & Remodel Gallery

Tyler, TX — Ice Ice Bay Bay EcoFinish Remodel

Lindale, TX — Mediterranean EcoFinish Remodel

Tyler, TX — Midnight Blue EcoFinish

Hawkins, TX — Mediterranean EcoFinish on a New Pool

Liberty City, TX — First Blue Lagoon EcoFinish Project (2019)

Tyler, TX — Blue Lagoon EcoFinish Resurfacing

Brownsboro, TX — Mediterranean EcoFinish

Bullard, TX — EcoFinish Spool

Tyler, TX — Azure Quartz Plaster

Tyler, TX — Quartz Plaster Remodel

Brownsboro, TX — Quartz Finish

Tyler, TX — New Pool with Marcite Finish

Marshall, TX — Marcite

Tyler, TX — Colored Marcite

Mineola, TX — Marcite Finish

Tyler, TX — StoneScapes Mini Pebble

Tyler, TX — Custom Hydroglass Polished Finish

Tyler, TX — Glass-Tile Spa

Tyler, TX — Acid-Wash Pool Cleanup

Houston, TX — Commercial Apartment Pool Replaster

Tyler, TX — Outdoor-Living Remodel

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