The finish that turns a pool into a destination

It is a pool whose shell is finished with a blend of cement, polymers and quartz aggregate applied over the concrete. It is neither paint nor a liner: it is a mineral finish about one centimetre thick, applied and trowelled on site. That is where the sandy feel underfoot comes from — and the colour of the water, which comes from the aggregate itself rather than a dye.

Yes — renovations are half of what we do. The finish goes onto new builds and onto existing pools alike: lifting mosaic tile, flaking chlorinated-rubber paint, ageing fibreglass or bare concrete. The surface is prepared first and primed with Bond-Tite bonding agent, which is what secures the grip on the old substrate. There is no need to demolish the shell. We explain it step by step in pool renovation.

A beach entry is a gentle slope that runs into the water without steps, like the shoreline. It is straightforward to design into a new build. On an existing pool it depends on the shape of the shell and the structural work involved — it is the first thing we check when you send us photos. We cover it with real projects in our guide to beach entry pools.

The finish is slip-resistant thanks to the texture of the aggregate itself, which is why it is used on steps and beach entries. If you want the softest feel for a family pool or a children’s area, the Freestone range is made with natural pebbles and gives a smooth, non-abrasive surface.

It is a highly durable mineral finish, with no liner to come unstuck and no paint to redo every few seasons. Maintenance is the same as for any pool: keep the pH and sanitiser in range, and brush the surface. Badly unbalanced water — persistently low pH, too much chlorine — attacks any finish, so water balance is what extends its life the most. We explain it step by step in how to clean a quartz finish pool.

Yes. It is installed in saltwater pools just as in pools with conventional chlorine. What matters is not the sanitising system but keeping the water balanced: salt on its own does not harm the finish — uncontrolled pH does.

It depends on the area to be finished — floor and walls, not the water surface. As a guide, an 8 × 4 m pool with an average depth of 1.5 m comes to around 70 m². Send us the dimensions and we’ll come back with a material estimate.

Less than you might think, and above all less over the years. Quartz aggregate is cheaper than mosaic tile of comparable quality and, once applied, never calls for building work again: no regrouting every few years and no liner to replace in full after 10–12. It also takes three days on average to apply, and the pool is filled after 48 hours. The exact price depends on the condition of the shell, the range, the area and any preparation needed, so we send you a material and timing estimate from your measurements and a few photos — free, with no obligation, within one working day. More detail in our guide to quartz pool finishes.

Mostly it depends on the building work —a beach takes up more area than a set of steps— and on the area to be finished, which adds up floor, walls and beach. Where you save is on the finish: quartz aggregate costs less than comparable mosaic tile, follows the curved ramp without a single joint and has no costs afterwards. Send us the dimensions and a few photos and we will estimate the finish within one working day. More in beach entry pools: design, cost and upkeep.

It depends on what you want from it. If you want a finish with no joints, slip-resistant, natural to the touch and that never calls for building work again, quartz aggregate: it bonds with the concrete, does not fade with chlorine, salt or sun, and needs no regrouting or replacement. Tile works until its joints come loose, and a reinforced liner lasts 10 to 12 years and then has to be replaced in full. Full comparison in quartz pool finishes.

Pros: no joints, Class 3 slip resistance, warmer water, fast curing —filled after 48 hours—, resistant to chlorine, salt and sun, and any shape, beach entries included. Worth knowing: it feels like sand, not glass (for the smoothest feel, choose Freestone); it has to be applied by a trained crew; it sheds a little aggregate in the first days, which is normal; and, like any finish, it needs balanced water.

The best guide is what you can check. We have finished more than three hundred pools, and the photos on this site are from our own projects, not renders. Our clients' reviews are on our Google profile. And if you have a specific question, ask us: we reply within one working day.

There are 35 standard colours across two ranges. Marquis is quartz aggregate and gives the water a deep turquoise, with a slip-resistant surface that works as well on the floor as on the steps. Freestone is made with natural pebbles and feels the softest underfoot.

No — and this matters. The material is applied by trained applicators: trowelling, curing times and substrate preparation all determine the final result and the warranty. That is why we work through a network of authorised dealers and give certified training to the crews who apply it.

In three ways, and you can request any of them through the form: buy material for a specific project, join the network as the authorised dealer for your area, or bring your crew to our training so they can apply the finish with certification. If you build several pools a year, we can discuss ongoing supply terms.

We supply throughout Spain and Europe. We are based in Aljaraque (Huelva, Spain), with completed projects along the whole Spanish coastline, the Balearic and Canary Islands and southern Portugal. Tell us where your pool is and we’ll put you in touch with the nearest applicator.