What Causes Crazing and Hairline Cracks in Pool Plaster — And How to Help Prevent Them
- August 27, 2026
- Universal White Cement
- Pool Plaster
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What Causes Crazing and Hairline Cracks in Pool Plaster — And How to Help Prevent Them Hairline cracks in a pool finish can be alarming. They may appear as isolated lines, a network of fine cracks across the surface, or subtle patterns that become much more noticeable once the pool is filled. But not every…
How Hot Weather Affects Pool Plaster — And How Plasterers Control Set Time
- August 15, 2026
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How Hot Weather Affects Pool Plaster — And How Plasterers Control Set Time Hot weather can make an already demanding pool plaster installation even less forgiving. As temperatures rise, cementitious materials tend to set faster, leaving crews with less time to pump, place, trowel and finish the material before it begins to harden. For experienced…
Why New Pool Finishes Vary: Understanding Color, Texture and Aggregate Exposure
- August 6, 2026
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Why New Pool Finishes Vary: Understanding Color, Texture and Aggregate Exposure Why do new pool finishes vary? The answer has a lot to do with how cementitious pool finishes are made and installed. Unlike a manufactured surface produced under controlled factory conditions, a pool finish is mixed, pumped, placed, hand-troweled, exposed and cured in the…
Common Pool Plaster Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
- July 21, 2026
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Common Pool Plaster Mistakes And How To Avoid Them Pool plaster usually does not fail because of one dramatic event. More often, it gets damaged by a series of small pool plaster mistakes that add up over time. In the field, those mistakes usually show up as discoloration, roughness, staining, scaling, delamination, or premature resurfacing….
How to Tell if Pool Plaster is Delaminating
- July 9, 2026
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How to Tell if Pool Plaster is Delaminating When plaster delaminates, it’s not just a cosmetic issue—it’s a bond failure. The finish is separating from the shell or bond coat, and sooner or later that turns into pop‑offs, hollow areas, and bigger tear‑outs than anyone budgeted for. As pros, we need to be able to…
How Long Does Pool Plaster Last?
- July 3, 2026
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- Pool Plaster
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How Long Does Pool Plaster Last? Properly applied and properly cared‑for pool plaster should be a long‑term finish, not a disposable one. With a quality white cement-based plaster, the goal is measured in decades, not in “5–7 years and we’ll see what happens.” Below is field-oriented guidance from a plaster perspective, assuming you’re working with…
The Art & Science Behind a Premium Pool Finish
- April 30, 2026
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- Pool Finishes
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A truly exceptional pool finish is more than just color and texture. It’s the combination of craftsmanship, raw natural materials, and advanced cement technology working together to create a surface that is both visually stunning and built to last. At Universal White Cement®, we craft interior pool finish components sourced from nature and elevated with…
Maricopa County Approves New Universal Koolstone Mini Pebble Blend for Commercial Pools
- April 26, 2026
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- Announcements
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Commercial pool design continues to evolve, and color is becoming a bigger part of the conversation. Builders, designers, and developers are looking for finishes that go beyond the standard blue pool aesthetic and create a stronger visual impact without sacrificing durability or performance. That’s why we’re excited to share that Maricopa County, Arizona has officially…
April Customer Favorite Whites: Clean, Bright Finishes That Deliver
- April 5, 2026
- Universal White Cement
- Pool Finishes, Trending
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