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Pool Plaster: White vs Colored Finishes Comparison [Materials & Finishes](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/articles/category/materials-finishes) ### Pool Plaster: White vs Colored Finishes Comparison Making the aesthetic and practical choice for plaster color [Remodel Your Vibe Design Team](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/our-approach) July 14, 20265 min read Image: Pool plaster color options In this article 1. White Plaster: Classic Choice 1. Colored Plaster Options 1. Perception Effects 1. Cost Differences Pool plaster color affects appearance and perception. Here's what you should know. In this article 1. White Plaster: Classic Choice 1. Colored Plaster Options 1. Perception Effects 1. Cost Differences #### White Plaster: Classic Choice Reflects light, appears brighter. Creates clean aesthetic. Hides debris briefly before cleaning shows. Most forgiving on water clarity. Shows staining easily. Least expensive option. #### Colored Plaster Options Sky blue: creates vacation feel, shows debris. Caribbean blue: dramatic, can make water appear shallow. Gray: modern aesthetic, shows water clarity well. Marcite colors: limited options, specialized cost. Ready to Start Your Project? Schedule a free consultation with our design team. [Book a Consultation](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/contact-us) [Call 818-300-2393](tel:+18183002393) #### Perception Effects Light colors make pools appear larger. Dark colors create intimacy. Blue colors affect water perception. Same pool feels deeper in darker finishes. Lighting dramatically changes color perception. #### Cost Differences White plaster: $4-7/sq ft. Colored plaster: $6-12/sq ft (add $2-5/sq ft for color). Over pool lifetime, difference minimal ($500-3,000 on typical pool). Resale: white plaster considered most versatile. #### Final Thoughts Choose white for versatility and resale. Choose color for specific aesthetic vision. 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Topics - pool plaster - pool finish - color choice #### About the author Remodel Your Vibe Design Team Written by the design team at Remodel Your Vibe, a licensed ( [CSLB #1119054](https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=1119054) ), bonded and insured, veteran-owned and family-operated design-build company based in Los Angeles. Our own crews design, permit and build pools, backyards, ADUs and interiors across Greater Los Angeles and Orange County. [How we work](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/our-approach) #### Who builds it - [CSLB License #1119054](https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=1119054) - Veteran-owned and family-operated - Years of experience building across Southern California - Our own crews build it. 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