What is mottling of pool plaster?
Andrew Mckinney
Updated on February 23, 2026
etching is deterioration of plaster due to water chemistry. mottling is an inherint characteristic of ANY colored or even white plaster. it is not a defect. it is not caused by improper water chemistry. it is NORMAL and unavoidable.Click to see full answer. Similarly, can you sand pool plaster?You can wet or dry sand the plaster using 220 grit + and a soft backed buffing pad. Use a 7″ polishing tool with a low speed. Just take your time.Similarly, how do you repair a pool surface? Mix pool patch and bonding additive to the consistency of peanut butter. Lightly moisten the concrete edges of the crack. With a flat trowel or putty knife, apply your pool patching mixture to the crack. Gently push the mix into the crack to remove all air. Beside above, how thick is plaster on a pool? Swimming pool plaster topcoats should be of no less than 3/8-inch thickness. An online look at several pool builders shows they apply plaster to in-ground concrete pool at thicknesses from 3/8 inch up to 5/8 inch.Will pool shock remove stains?A super simple way to get rid of most organic pool stains is to shock the pool and give your pool a little TLC with a good brushing. This ‘bleaching’ removes most organic stains in concrete pools. Sprinkle granular chlorine shock right over an organic stain to make it disappear instantly.