• Do I have to replace coping when I retile?
• Do I have to retile when I replaster my pool?
• If I choose not to replaster at the same time as I retile, will the pool have to be drained?

Do I have to replace coping when I retile?
No. The tile can be easily removed without loosening the brick. However, when recoping the pool, you will have to replace the tile. The coping stones will have to be jack-hammered off and most of the tile will go with the brick at that time.
 

Do I have to retile when I replaster my pool?
No. The Plasterer will saw cut under the tile line and chip out the cut plaster. Although it is a very good time to retile because the pool will already be drained and is easier to clean up after the tile has been set.
 

If I choose not to replaster at the same time as I retile, will the pool have to be drained?
Yes. The thinset and grout used to install the new tile will fall onto the pool surface. This is not easily brushed off. The pool will likely have to be pressure washed and possibly acid washed after the retile if you are not replastering the pool as well. Expect additional charge for the cleanup.
 

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