Service 05 of 05 · Scottsdale, AZ
Pool tile replacement company in Scottsdale, AZ
Your waterline tile has calcium buildup, chips or loose pieces, and you want it fixed alone or before a new finish? Tell us about your pool, and someone from our team will call you back to plan it.
- Pool tile replacement
- Priced in writing first
What you get
Waterline tile takes the worst of the wear in Scottsdale pools
The waterline tile band sits right where pool water evaporates and can leave mineral deposits behind. Scottsdale's municipal water runs 13 to 17 grains per gallon depending on the area, according to the City of Scottsdale's water quality report, and hard water can add to the mineral buildup on waterline tile over time. Our pool resurfacing services in Scottsdale include tile work on its own or alongside a resurface.
- Fresh tile can remove the calcium scale buildup that scrubbing alone may not fully clear.
- A quick way to update the pool's look without touching the shell finish at all.
- Often done just ahead of a resurface, since chipped or loose tile is easier to address before the new finish goes on.
- A wide range of material and color choices, from $1 to $35 per square foot, according to published 2026 cost data for the Phoenix metro.
Signs
5 signs your pool tile needs replacing
Visible white or gray calcium scale that will not come off with normal cleaning
Cracked, chipped or missing tile pieces along the waterline
Tiles feel loose or grout lines are crumbling
The color or style looks dated compared to the rest of the pool and decking
You are planning a resurface soon and want the tile handled in the same project
3 steps
How it works
Tell us what the tile looks like now and whether a resurface is also on the table
We call you back to go over the project, the finish, the budget and the timing
Your project gets planned, priced in writing and put on the calendar
Costs
What pool tile replacement costs in Scottsdale
| Item | Typical range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pool tile material | $1 to $35 per sq ft | Published 2026 cost data for the Phoenix metro |
| Labor to refinish a pool | $45 to $65 per hour | National 2026 cost data |
| Pool remodel, Phoenix metro average, for context if paired with other work | $9,331 | Published 2026 cost data for the Phoenix metro |
Pool tile material alone ranges from $1 to $35 per square foot, according to published 2026 cost data for the Phoenix metro, the widest range among the per square foot materials it lists. That data names glass, ceramic and porcelain among the options. Labor to refinish a pool runs $45 to $65 an hour in national 2026 cost data, which does not list a separate rate for tile. See the pool resurfacing cost page if tile is being paired with a new finish.
Tile and coping
Tile options
Pool tile comes in glass, ceramic and porcelain, across the $1 to $35 per square foot range in published 2026 cost data for the Phoenix metro. The choice is largely a budget and look decision, since material cost is a large part of the final number.
Good to know
How the job gets scoped
Tile replacement starts with measuring the waterline's linear footage and inspecting how the existing tile is set, then deciding whether to match the current layout or redesign it. If a resurface is happening at the same time, the two get sequenced together since both can involve draining the pool.
Costs
What changes the price
Tile material choice is a major factor given how wide the $1 to $35 per square foot range runs, according to published 2026 cost data for the Phoenix metro. Linear footage of waterline to cover is another. Pairing tile work with a resurface or broader remodel, covered on the pool remodeling page, changes the total project cost but not the per square foot tile figure itself.
Tile and coping
How long tile replacement takes
Tile only work is often quicker than a full resurface since there is less surface area to cover. When paired with a resurface, the two run on the same drain and refill schedule rather than adding separate timelines.
Tile and coping
Tile and a planned resurface
If a resurface is already on the calendar, it is worth deciding on tile at the same time rather than later, since both jobs share the same drain and refill window. Waiting and doing tile as a separate project later can mean paying for that drain and refill step twice instead of once, covered on the pool resurfacing cost page.
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Matching old tile versus a full redesign
Some homeowners want the replacement tile to match what is already there as closely as possible, which keeps the job simple and predictable. Others use the project as a chance to update the color and style entirely, which is really a design decision more than a cost decision given how wide the $1 to $35 per square foot material range already runs, according to published 2026 cost data for the Phoenix metro. Either approach fits inside the same scoping process described above, and either way, the tile direction is one of the things we go over with you on the call back.
Tile and coping
Tile replacement on an older Scottsdale pool
A pool built decades ago can have a tile pattern or size that is no longer a standard stock item, which can mean a custom order or a close substitute rather than an exact match. A custom tile order can add lead time to an otherwise quick job. Newer pools with common tile sizes can move faster since matching material is easier to source.
6 questions
Questions people ask
Still have a question? Call (747) 243-2089 and say what your pool is doing.
Why does my pool tile keep getting a white or gray buildup?
Scottsdale's municipal water runs 13 to 17 grains per gallon depending on the area, according to the City of Scottsdale's water quality report, and hard water can leave mineral scale on waterline tile over time.
How much does pool tile replacement cost?
Pool tile material runs $1 to $35 per square foot depending on the type chosen, according to published 2026 cost data for the Phoenix metro. National 2026 cost data lists labor to refinish a pool at $45 to $65 an hour and no separate tile labor rate.
Does tile need to be replaced every time a pool is resurfaced?
Not always. Tile can be left in place if it is in good condition, though many homeowners choose to replace it at the same time since the pool is already drained for the new finish.
Can tile be replaced without resurfacing the whole pool?
Yes, tile replacement can be scoped and priced on its own without touching the shell finish.
Why is there such a wide price range for pool tile?
Material cost varies a great deal by tile type, from $1 to $35 per square foot according to published 2026 cost data for the Phoenix metro, which names glass, ceramic and porcelain among the options.
Should tile be replaced before or after a new pool finish goes on?
Tile is often addressed in the same project as a resurface rather than strictly before or after, since both jobs can involve lowering or draining the pool. Planning them together, covered on the pool remodeling page, can avoid a second drain and refill later. The City of Scottsdale's water quality report lists Scottsdale's water at 13 to 17 grains per gallon depending on the area, and hard water can add to the mineral deposits that build up on tile.
Keep reading
- Pebble style pool finish: A pebble style finish is made of small natural aggregate exposed at the surface instead of a smooth troweled coat.
- Quartz pool finish: A quartz pool finish blends fine quartz crystals into the surface coat of a Scottsdale pool instead of leaving the plaster plain and smooth.
- Pool replastering: Plain plaster is usually the lowest cost finish option of the three main choices, and for a Scottsdale pool shell that is structurally sound, a straightforward replaster is often all that is needed.
- Resurfacing vs replastering vs remodeling: These three words get used loosely, and that can lead Scottsdale homeowners to ask for the wrong job.
