Learning how to re-fibreglass a swimming pool starts with one truth: preparation makes or breaks the result. To re-fibreglass a swimming pool, you renew it with a fresh layer of glass matting and a UV-stable gelcoat, giving a smooth, non-porous, algae-resistant finish. For the full service, see our pool fibreglass page.
Fibreglass is a resin-and-matting process, not a cement one. If the old surface isn’t ground back and properly prepared, the new gelcoat can blister or lift within a couple of seasons. Getting the prep right is the difference between a 10-year finish and a quick failure.
Small gelcoat touch-ups are DIY-friendly, but a full re-fibreglass needs the right materials, ventilation and skill to avoid blistering. Compare your options in our marbelite vs fibreglass guide.
Yes – re-fibreglassing over a properly prepared marbelite shell is one of the most popular upgrades, giving an old plaster pool a smooth, sealed, low-maintenance surface.
Most pools take a few days to about two weeks depending on size, damage and the colour finish, plus curing time before refilling.
Ready to re-fibreglass your pool? Call 081 537 0757 or email sales@trademen.co.za for a free quote anywhere in Gauteng.
For more background, see this external overview of how fibreglass works.