Gunite Pool Colors, Plaster Finish Colors
Water is blue (even though it may look colorless sometimes), but that doesn’t mean it has to stay that color. If you’re getting ready to install a pool in your yard, you can change the color of the water with the gunite finish.
We’ve put together this guide to show you how gunite can change the appearance of your water and to help you pick the best gunite colors.
So let’s get started!
What Color Do You Want Your Pool?
Before you can pick the best gunite pool finish, you need to think about what color you want your pool water to be. When it comes to choosing pool water color, there are two main options: blue and green. Here’s a closer look at each one.
Blue
When you picture a pool in your head, the water is most likely blue, but even if you want a blue pool, there are several different shades from which to pick. For example, depending on the pool finish colors, your water could turn crystal blue, sapphire blue, or anything in between.
It all depends on the type of dye in the gunite.
To get a blue pool, the dye in your dunite finish should be black, white, grey, or blue. The darker the dye, the darker the blue color will look.
Green
If you want the water in your pool to have a touch of green instead, you need to change the pool finish colors. Green water needs dyes that are brown, tan, or green.
Keep in mind, the green color in your pool won’t look the same as your grass. Instead, the green is more of a teal or aqua green.
My Pool Color Changed: What Happened?
Does the color of your pool water seem to change from time to time? That’s because there are many other factors that impact the color of your pool. Some of the most important include the following.
The Weather Changed
The color of your pool will seem darker when the weather is overcast or raining. However, when the sun comes back out, the water will look bright and beautiful again.
There’s Too Much Shade
Are there are a lot of plants in your yard that cast shade on your pool? The shadows will make your pool water look darker than it actually is. Trim those plants back to reveal your pool’s natural color.
The Water’s Dirty
If your pool is full of algae or other debris, the water can turn an off-putting shade of green or brown. All you need to do is hire a professional to clean your pool water to make it blue (or aqua green) again.
The Depth Is Different
Is your pool water a slightly different color than the sample looked when you were picking the gunite finish? Your pool might have a different depth than the ones in the pictures. Deeper water will look darker.
Picking the Best Gunite Pool Colors for Your New Custom or Renovated Pool
Do you need help picking the right gunite pool colors for your pool? Don’t wait to get in touch with our team at Backyard Pool Specialists. We’ll walk you through all the different options until you find a color you love!
