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A real ACE Pool Repair & Remodel project in Tustin, CA.
What This Backyard Needed
An aging pool with a plain plaster finish and a cracked, worn concrete deck — ready for a real transformation, not just a patch.
This Tustin backyard pool had reached the point where a simple resurfacing wasn't going to cut it. The old plaster had faded to a flat, uniform color, the concrete deck was cracked and worn, and the whole space felt dated next to the rest of the home. The homeowners wanted a full pool remodel — a new finish with real personality, a deck that matched the quality of the rest of the yard, and equipment that wouldn't need attention again for years.
We handled the entire project as one coordinated job: full demo of the old deck and interior finish, a rebuilt shell, all-new plumbing and Jandy equipment, real Angeles paver decking, Cordova Creme travertine coping, new NPT Gneiss Lapis Blue waterline tile with a Fujiwa Glasstel 11 trim accent, and a custom StoneScapes Aqua Cool mini pebble finish — upgraded with crushed abalone shell and blue glass mixed into the aggregate for a finish that catches the light differently than a standard pebble job.
- Location
- Tustin, CA
- Scope
- Full pool remodel
- Finish
- StoneScapes Aqua Cool Mini Pebble, custom blend
- Decking
- Angeles Pavers, Courtyard style
- Coping
- Travertine, Cordova Creme
- Tile
- NPT Gneiss Lapis Blue & Fujiwa Glasstel 11
- Equipment
- Full Jandy replacement
The Real Products Behind This Remodel
Every material on this job, named — not generic categories.
StoneScapes Aqua Cool Mini Pebble
Custom-blended with crushed abalone shell and blue glass mixed into the aggregate for extra shimmer and depth. See our full StoneScapes color lineup.
Angeles Pavers — Courtyard
Creme, Brown & Charcoal colorway — our most-requested paver pattern. See our Deck & Paver page for more colors.
NPT Tile & Cordova Creme Travertine
NPT Gneiss Lapis Blue porcelain waterline tile with a Fujiwa Glasstel 11 trim accent, edged in Cordova Creme travertine coping. More on our Tile & Coping page.
Full Jandy Replacement
New pump, filter, and plumbing — see our full Equipment Repair & Installation lineup.
Why Orange County Homeowners Choose ACE
The same crew, licensing, and track record behind every project we take on — including this one.
4.9★ Rating
365+ real reviews across Yelp and Google, not a curated handful.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
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.
From Demo to Finished Pool
Real photos from every stage of this project, in order.
Before. Dated plaster and a plain, cracked concrete deck.
Demo begins. Cutting the old deck for removal.
Full demo. Deck removed down to dirt.
Old finish removed. The crew chisels the shell clean.
Shell prepped. Old plaster completely removed, ready for the new finish.
Plumbing & equipment. New lines and Jandy equipment go in.
Pavers installed. Angeles Courtyard pavers go down.
New finish applied. Troweling the custom pebble finish by hand.
The end result. A full backyard transformation, done right.
What Homeowners Say After a Full Remodel
Real reviews from tile, plaster, and full-remodel jobs like this one.
“We had the pool re-tiled and re-plastered as part of a planned remodel, and the result is beautiful.”
“They fixed the cracks, replaced the old tiles, and replastered the whole pool.”
“We recently completed an entire deck and pool remodel with ACE, and we love the finished product.”
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Tustin Pool Remodel — Common Questions
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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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