Service 02 of 05 · Scottsdale, AZ
Quartz pool finish company in Scottsdale, AZ
You want more color and texture than plain plaster without the full pebble style price? Tell us about your pool, and someone from our team will call you back to plan it.
- Quartz pool finish
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What you get
A middle ground finish that still upgrades the old plaster look
A quartz pool finish blends fine quartz crystals into the surface coat of a Scottsdale pool instead of leaving the plaster plain and smooth. The quartz can add color depth, a bit of sparkle and a more wear resistant surface than plain white plaster, without moving all the way up to a full pebble style texture. Tell us about your pool, and someone from our team will call you back to go over quartz against the pebble style and plaster options.
- A wider color range than plain white plaster, without the heavier texture of a pebble style finish.
- Often a harder, denser surface coat than plain plaster, which can help it resist etching from pool chemicals over time.
- Smoother underfoot than a pebble style finish, closer to the feel of plaster.
- Usually priced below a full pebble style finish, and often lasting longer than plain plaster.
- A practical option when a remodel budget needs to land between the cheapest and most durable finish choices.
Signs
5 signs a quartz finish fits your pool
You want more color than plain white plaster but do not want the full pebble texture underfoot
Your current plaster looks dull, chalky or is approaching the end of its typical cycle
You are comparing finish options and want something priced between plaster and a pebble style finish
Staining or minor etching keeps showing up on a plain plaster surface
You want a finish that reads as an upgrade without a pebble style budget
3 steps
How it works
Tell us what your pool needs and whether quartz, pebble or plaster is the front runner
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 a quartz finish costs in Scottsdale
| Item | Typical range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Plaster material (comparison point) | about $4 per sq ft | National 2026 cost data |
| Pebble style material (comparison point) | about $10 per sq ft | National 2026 cost data |
| Labor | $45 to $65 per hour | National 2026 cost data |
| Whole job, national range | $6,000 to $15,000, national 2026 average near $11,000 | National 2026 cost data |
National 2026 cost data gives about $4 per square foot for plaster material and about $10 per square foot for large aggregate such as pebble, and it lists no separate quartz figure. Quartz is generally priced between the two, with the exact number depending on the quartz blend. Labor runs $45 to $65 an hour in that same data, and most resurfacing jobs nationally fall within a $6,000 to $15,000 range, averaging near $11,000. The pool resurfacing cost page has the full breakdown by pool size.
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Quartz options
Quartz finishes come in a range of crystal colors and densities, from lighter, brighter blends to darker, more saturated ones. Some blends lean closer to plaster in feel while others carry more visible texture and sparkle. The right blend is mostly a look and feel decision.
Good to know
How the job gets scoped
The scoping process matches the pebble and plaster process: the pool gets measured, the shell gets checked for cracks or soft spots, and the drain, chip out and refill timeline gets mapped out. A quartz finish generally follows the same steps as plaster or pebble work, which is part of why it fits into a remodel budget.
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What changes the price
Pool size and shell condition are still major factors, the same as with any resurfacing job. The specific quartz blend chosen can move the material cost within that plaster to pebble band described above. Pairing the resurface with waterline tile or coping work, covered on the pool remodeling page, adds to the total project cost.
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How long a quartz resurface takes
National 2026 cost data puts a typical resurface at 5 to 7 days, with pool size and materials playing a big role. The schedule runs through drain, chip out, surface prep and the quartz application. The pool is then refilled soon after the finish goes on, and a start-up period of water care follows the fill.
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Quartz and Scottsdale's water
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 water chemistry matters for every finish type over time. Quartz is one option for homeowners who want a step up from plain plaster without moving all the way to a pebble style budget.
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Deciding between quartz and the other two finishes
Choosing a finish usually comes down to three questions: how much texture is acceptable underfoot, how long the finish needs to last before the next cycle, and what the budget allows. Quartz is generally the middle ground on all three: less texture than pebble, a longer expected life than plain plaster, and a material cost that sits between the two. For a side by side look at all three options and when a full remodel makes more sense than a straight resurface, see the resurfacing vs replastering page.
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Scheduling a quartz resurface around swim season
A resurface ends with a refill and a start-up period of water care, so a date to swim by is worth planning backwards from. Homeowners who want to swim by a certain date can leave extra room in the schedule for weather and for that start-up period. See the best time to resurface a pool in Scottsdale for how that timing plays out across the calendar year.
6 questions
Questions people ask
Still have a question? Call (747) 243-2089 and say what your pool is doing.
How does a quartz finish compare to plaster in price?
Quartz is generally priced above plain plaster, which runs about $4 per square foot, and below pebble style material at about $10 per square foot, according to national 2026 cost data, which lists no separate quartz figure. Labor is the same range for all three.
How long does a quartz finish last compared to pebble?
Published 2026 cost guides give about 10 years for plaster and 20 years or more for pebble style finishes. Quartz is generally expected to land between the two, depending on the blend and the water chemistry.
Is a quartz finish rough underfoot like pebble?
No, quartz finishes feel closer to plaster underfoot than a pebble style finish does. The quartz crystals can add color and surface hardness without the coarser exposed texture of pebble.
Can quartz be added over an existing plaster pool?
Yes, the process starts the same way resurfacing usually does: drain, inspect the shell, prep the surface, then apply the new finish, in this case the quartz blend instead of plain plaster.
What color choices does a quartz finish offer?
Quartz finishes come in a range of crystal color blends from light to dark, giving more visual depth than plain white plaster while staying smoother underfoot than a pebble style finish.
Can a quartz finish be paired with new tile or coping?
Yes, since a quartz resurface already requires draining the pool, it is a practical time to also update waterline tile or coping if either needs attention, covered on the pool tile replacement and pool remodeling pages.
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.
- 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.
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