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In a sea of bright-colored pools, a black pool will surely stand out.

A black pool will keep the water warmer leading to lower heating bills and an extended swim season.

This is especially advantageous if you live somewhere where winter is noticeably colder.

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Easier to Keep Clean

The black bottom color masks dirt better than a light pool color.

Shows Workmanship Imperfections

Black pool plaster will show imperfections in the workmanship of the finish much faster.

Because it’s a dark color it’s more noticeable when the finish fades.

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Maintaining the chemistry of your pool also becomes more important because of this.

Potentially Not Allowed

Some cities and municipalities have bans on black-bottomed pools.

A black-colored pool can be a unique way to differentiate your pool and show off your style.

The dark plasters fading will be noticeable sooner than if it were a lighter colored finish.

Black bottom pools do stay warmer because the dark color absorbs the sunlight much better than their lighter counterparts.