Diamondbrite vs regular plaster

[PoolDoc]

Do NOT believe the warranties; ask the builders to let you see pools that have 10 year old surfaces they installed.

[three4rd]

Another critical component affecting the life of any pool finish is to maintain proper water chemistry. With any new finish, I learned that there are very specific guidelines to follow for at least the first few days.

[PoolDoc]

The info I've seen suggests those super-specific guidelines are more CYA -- as in Cover Y___ A__, and not cyanuric acid -- documents than anything else. The old plaster jobs done in the 60's that lasted 20 - 30 years didn't come with such guidelines!

[three4rd]

Undoubtedly true! I tend to agree..."CYA"...lol

[Shredhead]

My friend that owns a pool maintenance company in Fl, told me he thought Diamond Bright was worth the up charge?
This was about 15 years ago and right after I purchase regular plaster pool. My plaster lasted 14 years and I re plastered with Pebble Sheen last summer and so far I'm very happy with the new finish. Yes, it does change the color.

[three4rd]

It certainly is a beautiful product, just from seeing small samples.