We provide specialized winterization services to safeguard your pool during the off-season, and when spring arrives, we handle the thorough opening process.
We provide specialized winterization services to safeguard your pool during the off-season, and when spring arrives, we handle the thorough opening process.
Absolute Pools provides pool resurfacing, pool relining and re-marbelite services in Sandton and nearby Johannesburg areas for swimming pools with rough, stained, cracked, leaking or worn interior surfaces.
In many Sandton homes, the swimming pool is part of the main outdoor living area. It sits beside the patio, entertainment space, garden, deck or landscaped section of the property. When the pool surface starts looking old, rough or stained, it can affect the entire outdoor area. Resurfacing helps restore the pool interior so it looks better, feels better and becomes easier to maintain.
Pool resurfacing is the process of renewing the inside finish of the swimming pool when the existing surface has worn down or started failing. This may involve re-marbelite, pool relining, fibreglass repair, crack repair, surface preparation or broader pool renovation work, depending on the pool type and condition.
Many Sandton pools were built years ago and have been repaired, updated or renovated in stages. The surrounding paving, landscaping and patio areas may have been improved, while the pool interior still has old marbelite, faded patches, rough areas, stains or cracks.
Absolute Pools can assess the surface and advise on the best repair route. The goal is not only to improve the appearance of the pool, but also to deal with surface problems that make the pool uncomfortable, difficult to clean or more likely to leak.
A pool does not need resurfacing just because the colour has faded slightly. Resurfacing becomes more important when the pool surface is no longer performing properly.
You may need resurfacing if the surface feels rough underfoot, scratches swimmers, damages swimwear, collects algae easily, has stubborn stains, shows cracks, has hollow sections, has loose tiles, has worn marbelite or keeps losing water.
Another common sign is when the pool looks dirty even after cleaning. A worn or porous surface can hold dirt, algae and stains more easily. The pool water may be clear, but the interior finish can still make the pool look old and neglected.
For Sandton properties where the pool area forms part of the home’s presentation, a tired pool surface can stand out quickly against neat paving, a modern patio or a landscaped garden.
Re-marbelite is a common resurfacing option for concrete and gunite pools. It is often recommended when the old marbelite has become thin, rough, cracked, stained, patchy or uncomfortable.
A new marbelite finish can restore the pool interior and give it a cleaner, smoother appearance. It can also help renew the pool surface when the existing marbelite is no longer sealing or holding up properly.
Before a pool is re-marbelited, the old surface needs to be checked carefully. Cracks, hollow areas, damaged fittings, leaks and loose sections should be addressed during preparation. A new finish should not simply cover over active problems, because those problems can return and affect the new surface.
Pool relining may be suitable when the existing pool finish or lining has failed and the pool needs a new protective interior layer. It can be considered for pools with damaged surfaces, worn finishes, leaking areas or interiors that can no longer be restored through basic repairs.
Relining should be planned around the condition of the pool. If there are cracks, leaks, fitting issues or signs of movement, those problems should be understood first. A new lining placed over an unresolved leak or unstable surface may not last as expected.
Absolute Pools can inspect the pool and advise whether relining, re-marbelite, fibreglass repair, crack repair or a broader renovation is the better option for your Sandton pool.
A rough swimming pool surface is one of the most common reasons homeowners request resurfacing. It can scratch feet, make the pool uncomfortable to use and create a surface where dirt and algae settle more easily.
Older marbelite can become rough as it wears down. Steps, shallow areas and corners often show the most wear because they receive more contact and brushing over time. In some pools, the surface may feel uneven across large areas, with rough patches and worn sections that no longer improve after cleaning.
If the roughness is widespread, small patch repairs may not be enough. Resurfacing gives the pool a more consistent interior finish and can make swimming more comfortable again.
A stained pool can make the entire outdoor area look tired, even when the water is clean. Some stains are caused by leaves, metals, algae or chemical imbalance, but old surfaces can absorb stains more deeply because they become porous over time.
A faded or patchy pool surface is especially noticeable in Sandton homes where the pool sits beside modern paving, outdoor furniture, entertainment areas or landscaped gardens. The pool may be functional, but the interior finish can make it look older than the rest of the property.
When stains no longer respond properly to cleaning, brushing or treatment, resurfacing may be the more practical long-term option.
A cracked pool surface should be inspected before resurfacing work begins. Some cracks are minor surface cracks, while others may allow water to escape or indicate movement in the pool structure.
If the pool is losing water, the source of the leak should be checked first. Water loss may come from the surface, but it can also come from pool lights, return fittings, suction lines, the weir, the main drain, pipework or pump connections.
Absolute Pools can assist with leak detection and related repairs before resurfacing is completed. This helps protect the new surface and reduces the risk of resurfacing a pool that still has active leak problems.
Sandton has many upmarket homes, cluster properties, estates, guesthouses and renovated residential properties where the pool is part of the home’s lifestyle and presentation.
In these properties, resurfacing is often about more than fixing a rough surface. The pool needs to match the quality of the surrounding outdoor space. A pool with old marbelite, stains, patch marks or visible cracks can make an otherwise well-kept property look unfinished.
Resurfacing can help bring the pool interior back in line with the rest of the home, especially where the paving, garden, patio or entertainment area has already been upgraded.
Many Sandton pools have been repaired or upgraded in stages over the years. A property may have new paving, improved landscaping, a renovated patio or updated pool equipment, while the inside of the pool still has an older surface.
This can create a mismatch. The pool area may look good from a distance, but the interior surface may feel rough, look stained or show signs of previous patch repairs.
A proper resurfacing project can renew the pool interior and help complete the outdoor renovation. If other issues are present, such as damaged coping, loose tiles, failing lights or small leaks, these can be considered as part of the broader repair plan.
Different pool types need different resurfacing methods. A concrete or gunite pool may be suitable for re-marbelite, plaster repair, crack repair or full resurfacing. A fibreglass pool may need fibreglass repair, relining, fitting repairs or surface restoration. A tiled pool may need tile repairs, grout repairs, waterproofing checks or structural repairs before resurfacing.
The right approach depends on the pool’s existing material, age, damage and leak history. A rough marbelite pool is not repaired in the same way as a damaged fibreglass pool. A stained pool with no leaks may need a different process from a cracked pool that is losing water.
Absolute Pools can assess the pool and recommend a practical resurfacing option based on the condition of the surface.
Good resurfacing depends heavily on preparation. A new finish should not be applied over a weak, dirty, loose, hollow or unstable surface.
Preparation may include draining the pool, cleaning the interior, removing loose material, opening cracks, repairing damaged sections, checking fittings, preparing edges and ensuring the new surface has a stable base.
If the existing surface has failed in several places, extra preparation may be needed. This is important because poor preparation can lead to peeling, cracking, hollow spots or early surface failure after the pool is completed.
Some pools only need resurfacing. Others need resurfacing together with additional repair or renovation work.
This may include coping repairs, tile replacement, step repairs, crack repairs, light replacement, leak repairs, plumbing repairs, pump repairs, filter repairs or repairs to paving around the pool. If the pool has several ageing parts, it can be more practical to handle the important repairs at the same time.
Absolute Pools can assist with resurfacing and related renovation work where the pool needs more than a new interior finish.
Absolute Pools provides pool resurfacing, pool relining and re-marbelite services in Sandton and nearby Johannesburg areas.
We assist clients in Bryanston, Morningside, Rivonia, Fourways, Sunninghill, Paulshof, Lonehill, Woodmead, Hyde Park, Hurlingham, Riverclub, Douglasdale, Marlboro, Wendywood, Illovo and surrounding areas.
We also provide pool resurfacing and related repair services in Randburg, Midrand, Edenvale, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Centurion and nearby Gauteng areas.
Pool resurfacing is often connected to other swimming pool repair needs. Absolute Pools also assists with pool leak detection, pool leak repairs, pool renovations, marbelite repairs, fibreglass pool repairs, pump repairs, filter repairs, chlorinator repairs, paving-related pool repairs and swimming pool construction.
If your pool surface is failing because of leaks, cracks, damaged fittings, old plumbing or poor circulation, we can help identify the related issues before resurfacing work begins.
If your swimming pool surface is rough, stained, cracked, leaking or worn out, contact Absolute Pools for pool resurfacing, pool relining and re-marbelite services in Sandton and surrounding Johannesburg areas.
We can assess the condition of your pool, explain the best resurfacing option and help restore the pool so it looks better, feels better and is easier to maintain.