Happy Pools, Inc. - Diamond Brite Finishes Q&A's

What is Diamond Brite?

Diamond Brite is an exposed agregate watertight pool finished.

How long does Diamond Brite last?

Typically Diamond Brite will last approximatly 10 years if the surface was applied correctly with the proper amount of bonding agent. I have found that if the chemicals are properly balanced and the chlorine level is kept low, (salt system pools) you tend to get more like 12 to 15 years out of the Diamond Brite surfaces.

How much does it cost to Diamond Brite an average size pool?

This depends on a few variables; if the pool is painted or if the existing surface is very badly deteriorated then the pool will more than likely need to be sandblasted. If the pool surface is delaminating off in various places then the existing surface should be completly chipped out. If you have a typical pool, with none of the above scinarios the average cost to resurface a standard pool with Diamond Brite approximatly $2,200.00 - $2,500.00.

What does it mean to sandblast a pool?

Sandblasting a pool is normally needed when a swimming pool that is going to be resurfaced has a coat of paint on it. Sandblasting is done with a large compressor (normally 160cfm to 200cfm compressor) and sand. The sand is shot out through a hose and is used to blast the existing surfaces of the swimming pool, blowing of the upper layer of the swimming pool surface, this process will remove all paint and any loose or deteriorated surface.

How do you apply Diamond Brite?

Step 1. Drain the pool.
Step 2. Clean out the swimming pool, check the surface for any loose or delaminated surfaces and remove.
Step 3. Undercut the existing waterline tile by approximately 3 to 4 inches.
Step 4. Acid wash the pool with muratic acid.
Step 5. Apply 2-part Bond Kote to the entire pool surface.
Step 6. Apply Diamond Brite surface by hand trowel first with a scratch coat then a finish coat. One bag of Diamond Brite applied correctly will cover approximatly 22 square feet.
If you have any further questions about the application process. pleas fill out the contact us form and I will get back to you. Contact Happy Pools.

What is Bond Kote?

Bond Kote is a 2-part bonding agent made by SGM (Southern Grouts and Mortars) that is used as a bonding agent between the old surface of the pool and the new layer of Diamond Brite.

How long is the warranty on Diamond Brite?

Diamond Brite comes with a 10-year manufacturer warranty on the material only for residential pools, commercial pools only come with a 5-year manufacturer warranty.

If your swimming pool is resurfaced by Happy Pools, Inc. we give you five year material and labor warranty, plus the manufacturer warranty.