Pool Remodeling Ideas For Older Pools
If your pool is more than 15 years old it might be functionally fine but visually stuck in another era. The good news is you don't have to tear it out and start over. A smart remodel can completely transform the look and feel of an older pool for a fraction of replacement cost.
1. New Plaster or Pebble Finish The single biggest visual upgrade you can make to an older pool is a fresh surface. Going from cracked yellowed plaster to a beautiful pebble or quartz finish is like getting a brand new pool. It's also the most common starting point for any remodel.
2. New Waterline Tile Waterline tile is the band of tile that runs around the top edge of your pool. Older pools often have outdated or damaged tile that dates the whole look. Swapping it out for a modern style — glass tile, stone, or a clean white ceramic — makes a massive difference.
3. Coping Upgrade Coping is the material that caps the edge of the pool where it meets the deck. Old concrete coping can look tired and dated. Replacing it with travertine, flagstone or modern pavers instantly elevates the entire backyard.
4. Equipment Upgrade Old single speed pumps, outdated filters and manual controls waste energy and make pool ownership a chore. Upgrading to a variable speed pump, modern filtration and automation systems saves money on your electric bill and makes managing your pool effortless.
5. LED Lighting Older pools often have a single incandescent light or none at all. Adding color LED lights transforms your pool at night and adds a luxury feel that older pools completely lack.
6. Sun Shelf or Tanning Ledge If your pool is being fully remodeled adding a sun shelf is a popular upgrade that makes the pool way more usable for families. A shallow area where you can set a chair and sit in a few inches of water is a feature people absolutely love.
Ready To Remodel? Allegiant Pool handles complete pool renovations throughout Fresno and the Central Valley including plaster, tile, coping and equipment upgrades. Call 559-283-7697 or request a free estimate online to get started.
