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Finished pool with Baja shelf loungers and raised spa spillway in the City of Orange, CA, with cobalt tile trim and Angeles Courtyard paver deck
City of Orange, CA · Full Pool & Spa Remodel

A Dated Pool & Spa, Reborn With a New Baja Shelf

This backyard in the City of Orange got a full remodel — a custom StoneScapes Tropics Blue mini pebble finish, real Angeles Courtyard pavers, custom-colored poured-in-place coping, new cobalt waterline tile, and a brand-new Baja shelf built into the shell.

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Real Results

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A real ACE Pool Repair & Remodel project in the City of Orange, CA.

The Spa, Too

The Spa Got the Same Treatment

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The same raised spa, before and after.

The Project

What This Backyard Needed

A dated pool and spa with old blue tile and terracotta coping — ready for a real transformation, plus a brand-new Baja shelf.

This backyard's pool and raised spa in the City of Orange were still wearing their original blue tile and terracotta coping, and the finish had faded well past its best years. Rather than a simple resurface, the homeowners wanted a full pool remodel — a new shell profile with a Baja shelf for loungers, and materials with real personality throughout.

We handled the entire project as one coordinated job: a rebuilt shell to add the Baja shelf, custom-colored poured-in-place coping formed around every curve, real Angeles Courtyard paver decking in gray, copper & charcoal with charcoal edge pieces, new 6x6 Noble Cobalt waterline tile with an NPT Nordic Shores Cobalt glass trim accent, a full skimmer replacement, and a custom StoneScapes Tropics Blue mini pebble finish carried through both the pool and the spa.

Location
City of Orange, CA
Scope
Full pool & spa remodel
Finish
StoneScapes Tropics Blue Mini Pebble
Decking
Angeles Pavers, Courtyard — Gray/Copper/Charcoal
Coping
Poured-in-place, custom color
Tile
Noble NCEW-636 Cobalt & NPT Nordic Shores Cobalt trim
New feature
Baja shelf, built into the shell
Other work
Full skimmer replacement
Materials Used

The Real Products Behind This Remodel

Every material on this job, named — not generic categories.

Close-up of the Baja shelf steps with the StoneScapes Tropics Blue mini pebble finish and cobalt glass tile accent line on the Orange pool remodel
Pool Finish

StoneScapes Tropics Blue Mini Pebble

Carried through the pool, the new Baja shelf, and the spa for a consistent look throughout. See our full StoneScapes color lineup.

Macro close-up of Angeles Courtyard pavers in gray, copper, and charcoal with charcoal edge pieces on the Orange pool remodel
Decking

Angeles Pavers — Courtyard

Gray, Copper & Charcoal colorway with charcoal edge pieces framing the deck. See our Deck & Paver page for more colors.

ACE crew forming and troweling the new poured-in-place coping on the pool remodel in the City of Orange, CA
Coping

Poured-in-Place, Custom Color

Formed and cast in place around the Baja shelf and spa's curves, with color integrated directly into the mix. More on our Tile & Coping page.

Macro close-up of the 6x6 Noble Cobalt waterline tile with NPT Nordic Shores Cobalt glass trim accent on the Orange pool remodel
Waterline Tile & Trim

Noble Cobalt & NPT Nordic Shores Trim

6x6 Noble NCEW-636 Cobalt field tile with an NPT Nordic Shores Cobalt glass trim accent line. More on our Tile & Coping page.

Why ACE

Why Orange County Homeowners Choose ACE

The same crew, licensing, and track record behind every project we take on — including this one.

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Full California pool contractor license, verified before every job.

Remodel Specialists

Full remodels like this one are a regular part of what we do, not an occasional add-on.

Locally Owned & Operated

Based right here in Fullerton since 2014 — not a franchise, and not a referral middleman.

The Process

From Demo to Finished Pool

Real photos from every stage of this project, in order.

1The pool before its remodel in the City of Orange, CA, with dated blue tile and terracotta coping

Before. Dated blue tile and worn terracotta coping.

2The new Baja shelf under construction on the City of Orange pool remodel, showing the cobalt waterline tile, glass trim line along the shelf edge and curved steps, and fresh poured coping

Baja shelf built. The new shelf takes shape, with coping and tile going in around it.

3Close-up of the new 6x6 Noble Cobalt waterline tile with NPT Nordic Shores Cobalt trim during installation on the City of Orange pool remodel

Waterline tile set. Noble Cobalt tile with the Nordic Shores trim line going in.

4Angeles Courtyard pavers staged for installation around the pool remodel in the City of Orange, CA

Pavers staged. Angeles Courtyard pavers ready to go down around the new coping.

5ACE crew troweling the new StoneScapes Tropics Blue mini pebble finish onto the pool shell with cobalt glass accent tile visible

New finish applied. Troweling the custom Tropics Blue pebble finish by hand.

6Aerial view of the finished pool and spa remodel in the City of Orange, CA with StoneScapes Tropics Blue mini pebble finish, Baja shelf, and Angeles Courtyard paver deck

The end result. A full backyard transformation, done right.

Real Feedback

What Orange County Homeowners Say About Their Remodels

Real reviews from pebble-finish, tile, and coping jobs like this one.

“New coping and mini-pebbles replacing the old plaster, done as part of our larger landscape project.”

MW
Megan W.
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“We went with the pebble surface and new tile, and it looks fantastic.”

DS
Debbie S.
Yelp review

“Our pool was transformed into a beautiful space with white stucco walls and pavers, finished on budget.”

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Jake S.
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FAQ

Orange Pool & Spa Remodel — Common Questions

What is a Baja shelf, and can one be added to an existing pool?
A Baja shelf (also called a tanning ledge) is a shallow, submerged platform built into the pool, usually 6–12 inches deep, made for lounge chairs to sit partially underwater. Yes — it can be added during a remodel like this one, where we rebuild the shell profile to include it rather than only resurfacing the existing shape.
What's the difference between poured-in-place coping and precast or travertine coping?
Poured-in-place coping is formed and cast in position around the pool shell, which lets it follow custom curves — like this Baja shelf and spa — more seamlessly than precut stone pieces, and it can be integrally colored to match the deck. Precast or natural stone coping (like travertine) comes in fixed-size pieces, which is often faster to install on straighter pool edges.
How much does adding a Baja shelf cost during a remodel?
It depends on the shell work involved — a Baja shelf adds shaping and plumbing beyond a standard resurface, which prices differently project to project. We give every homeowner a free, itemized estimate broken out by scope rather than a flat number.
How long after a pool remodel can you swim in the pool?
The construction itself usually runs one to two weeks. Once the new StoneScapes mini pebble finish goes on, the pool is filled right away and we handle the full start-up and water balancing — included in the job. Most homeowners are swimming within about four weeks, and the finish keeps curing for months after that, which is normal. Want to see more jobs like this one? Browse more real ACE pool remodels.

Thinking about adding something while the pool is already open? Baja steps, shallowing, a spa, waterfalls, deck jets and trim tile are all far easier during a remodel than after one. Read the pool upgrades guide →

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