Summit Pool Works provides professional pool plaster repair services to pool owners throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Professional pool plaster repair services in Dallas-Fort Worth. Pool Plaster Repair in Dallas-Fort Worth Pool plaster takes a beating in North Texas . Extreme summer heat, chemical fluctuations, and the expansive clay soils that shift under our foundations all take a toll on your pool's plaster surface.
Summit Pool Works provides expert plaster repair services ranging from minor crack patching to major surface restoration across the entire DFW Metroplex. Plaster is the waterproof barrier between your pool water and the gunite shell beneath. When it deteriorates — whether from cracks, delamination, etching, or wear — it compromises both the aesthetics and structural integrity of your pool.
Small plaster problems become big plaster problems if left unaddressed, especially in DFW's challenging climate where the cycle of extreme heat, chemical stress, and soil movement never stops.
Common Plaster Problems We Fix Our technicians diagnose and repair every type of plaster damage found in DFW pools: Surface cracks and spider cracks — Fine hairline cracks are extremely common in DFW pools, often caused by soil movement beneath the pool shell or by thermal expansion and contraction during extreme temperature swings.
Small surface cracks can be patched effectively with underwater or drained repair compounds if caught early. Left untreated, they widen and allow water behind the plaster Structural cracks — Larger cracks that extend through the plaster into the gunite shell indicate a structural issue, often caused by significant soil movement, hydrostatic pressure, or settlement.
These require more extensive repair, including possible stapling or injection, followed by plaster restoration Hollow spots (delamination) — Areas where the plaster has separated from the gunite shell, creating a hollow sound when tapped. Delaminated plaster will eventually break away, exposing rough gunite and creating an unsightly, uncomfortable surface.
Delamination is common in DFW pools where soil movement has flexed the shell Pitting and etching — Caused by aggressive water chemistry — typically low pH, low alkalinity, or unbalanced calcium hardness. The acidic water literally dissolves the plaster surface, creating tiny pits and a rough, sandpaper-like texture. DFW's hard water and the constant battle to keep pH in range…