09/21/2026
🏊 NEW POOL CUSTOMER — EAGLE HARBOR!
This beautiful pool just received a fresh new interior finish and now the real work begins.
A newly resurfaced pool isn’t ready for “normal” weekly maintenance on Day 1. The first 28–30 days are critical because the cementitious finish is still curing and is especially susceptible to scaling, staining and discoloration. Proper water chemistry, circulation and brushing during this period can directly affect how that finish looks and performs for years.
That’s why our startup process gets much more attention than a standard weekly cleaning.
💧 THE FIRST 30 DAYS MATTER
During the initial startup period, the pool needs frequent testing and chemistry adjustments. The National Plasterers Council recommends monitoring pH, total alkalinity and calcium hardness, along with frequent brushing to remove plaster dust as the new surface cures.
For a typical cementitious finish, startup care can include:
Days 1–3: Closely monitor and adjust water chemistry, keep filtration running as required, and thoroughly brush the new surface to remove plaster dust.
First 7 days: Continue frequent testing, adjustments and brushing while the finish begins curing and the filtration system removes plaster dust.
Days 7–28: Continue monitoring chemistry and brushing as needed while protecting the new surface from staining, scaling and improper water balance.
Salt pools: NPC guidance says do not add salt during the first 30 days. Wheeled cleaners should also stay out during the initial 28-day startup period.
And one important point: the finish manufacturer's specific startup instructions always take priority, because different plaster, quartz and aggregate finishes can have different requirements.
This isn't the time to guess with chemistry.
Our technicians are trained to understand the special maintenance requirements of newly resurfaced pools—from brushing and filtration to water testing and chemical balance—so we can help protect one of the biggest investments in your backyard.
You already spent the money making your pool beautiful. Now protect the investment. 💦
📍 Serving Eagle Harbor, Fleming Island, Orange Park and surrounding Clay Co
