They give the pool a different look, compared with the quartz products. Another finish that is gaining popularity is a polished marble exposed aggregate finish call Hydrazzo.

Aggregate pool finishes contain tiny river pebbles, stones, ceramic-coated crystals, or glass, which are combined with Portland cement-based pigmented plaster and applied by air pressure.

Pool finishes are made of white portland cement and smaller aggregate such as quartz, pebble or marble for strength and good looks. Concrete doesn’t disintegrate on its own. It needs outside help.

Q. My wife and I live on the west coast of Florida and two years ago had a pool built at our home. We chose a polished aggregate finish and are pleased with the results. However, when we clean out ...

Our pool was resurfaced with marcite about eight years ago and is starting to show wear.Answer: That all depends on whom you talk to. There are more and more options for interior-finish renovations.