Pool Finish Comparison

 

Feature

EcoFinish
(AquaBright)

Advanced-Glass
(Fiberglass)

Pebble / Rock

Plaster /
Replaster

Price Comparison

$$$$

$$$

$$$

$$

Apply to Plaster/Marcite pools?

Excellent *

Excellent

Great

Good

Apply to drop-in Fiberglass pools?

Excellent **

Excellent

Not Available

Not Available

Apply to Vinyl Liner pools?

Not Available

Excellent

Not Available

Not Available

Startup Effort?

Easy & instant – No brushing required!

Easy & instant – No brushing required!

Time-consuming

Most Time-consuing

Typical useful life?

15 to 25 Years

20 to 30 Years

10 to 15 Years

8 to 10 Years

Smooth & non-abrasive texture?

Excellent

Excellent

Very Limited Options

Not Recommended

Colored finishes available?

Wide Variety!

Limited Selection
solid glossy colors only

Wide Variety

Not Recommended

Good for structural cracks?

Not Recommended***

Excellent

Not Recommended***

Not Recommended***

*Plaster must be stable and not popping off.

**If pool has a lot of blisters, recommend Advanced-Glass.

***Requires staples/crack repair first. $$$