2021·1 / 11 photos
Tile, Coping & Plaster Refresh
Silver travertine paver deck and coping
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DFW Pool Remodeling Projects & Before/After Transformations
Every photo below is a real pool Aqua MD remodeled or built in the Dallas–Fort Worth area — from simple tile and plaster refreshes to full backyard rebuilds. See something you like? Compare it with our pool remodeling services or request a free on-site estimate.
Explore Pool Renovation Projects Across Fort Worth & Surrounding Cities
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Modern Pool Waterfalls, Pebble Interiors, Outdoor Kitchens & More
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Pool Resurfacing & Replaster · Fort Worth, TX · 2021
This group of projects is classic pool resurfacing and remodeling work on older Fort Worth and DFW pools. The homeowners came to us with rough, stained plaster, popped waterline tile, and coping that had shifted or cracked after decades of Texas heat. We drained each pool, chipped out the failing interior, reset the coping stone, installed new waterline tile, and applied a fresh plaster or pebble interior. The result is a pool that feels brand new underfoot, holds its water line cleanly, and looks like it belongs with the rest of the outdoor living space — usually finished in about one to two weeks.
Materials: Plaster, Waterline tile, Coping stone, Travertine pavers
2016·1 / 14 photos
Pool Decks & Hardscape
Tropical blue pebble interior with a wide deck surround
Pool Tile & Coping · Fort Worth, TX · 2016
Deck work is one of the fastest ways to modernize a pool remodel, and these DFW projects show why. Most of these homeowners had cracked, hot, slick 1980s concrete decking that made the whole backyard look dated. We installed silver travertine pavers in 16x24 and Roman patterns, Oklahoma flagstone, marble coping, and stamped or colored concrete overlays with turf inlays where the owners wanted softer transitions. The finished decks stay cooler underfoot, drain properly, and frame the new pool interior so the resurfacing work reads as one complete outdoor living space.
Materials: Travertine pavers, Stamped concrete, Oklahoma flagstone, Marble coping
2026·1 / 4 videos
Smart Automation Retrofits
Smart pool automation — control lighting, pumps and heat from your phone
Smart Pool Automation · Fort Worth, TX · 2026
These smart automation retrofits were done on existing DFW pools, including older fiber-optic lighting systems. The owners were walking out to the equipment pad to flip breakers and timers, and their lighting was dim, yellowing, and expensive to service. We replaced fiber optic with color LED lighting and installed smart controllers for the pumps, heater, and water features. Now everything — lights, spa mode, waterfalls, temperature — runs from a phone, and variable-speed pump scheduling has cut the energy the pool uses month to month.
Materials: LED pool lighting, Variable-speed pumps, Smart pool controllers
Aqua MD Pool Builds & Remodel Projects
Start-to-finish looks at real pool builds and remodeling jobs across Fort Worth and the DFW area.
Dallas, TX · 2021
Dallas Apartment Pool Resurface: Tile, Coping & Plaster Refresh
This Dallas apartment pool had gone more than two decades with the same white plaster and original waterline t…
Fort Worth, TX · 2020
Rock Waterfall Pool Remodel with Tahoe Blue Mini Pebble
This Fort Worth pool had a rock waterfall and the plaster was worn out around the boulders. We resurfaced the …
Arlington, TX · 2020
Aqua Blue Mini Pebble Resurface and Pool Deck Remodel
This Arlington pool had been patched and acid-washed too many times. The plaster was pitted, the steps were ro…
Mansfield, TX · 2022
Spa to Tanning Ledge Conversion with Bond Beam & Coping Repair
North Texas clay movement had cracked this Mansfield pool's bond beam and pushed coping stones out of level. T…
Benbrook, TX · 2023
Benbrook New Pool Build with Stacked-Stone Waterfall
This Benbrook backyard had the room for a pool but nothing to anchor it. We built a freeform gunite pool from …
Fort Worth, TX · 2023
Fort Worth New Pool Build with Cedar Pavilion & Outdoor Kitchen
This Fort Worth homeowner had a brand-new house on an open acreage lot and a completely bare backyard. We buil…
Southlake, TX · 2019
Southlake Spa & Cedar Pavilion Build with Fire and Water Feature
This Southlake backyard was a bare slope behind the patio with full sun and nowhere to sit. We built a standal…
Fort Worth, TX · 2023
Fort Worth New Pool Build with Raised Spa & Boulder Waterfall
This family had an open acreage lot behind the house and nothing to swim in. We built a freeform gunite pool w…
Fort Worth, TX · 2026
Fort Worth Equipment Pad Retrofit: Variable-Speed Pump & Heat Pump
This Fort Worth pool was still running on the original single-speed pump and gas heater from 2011. The equipme…
Keller, TX · 2023
Keller Stair-Step Weeping Wall on an Existing Pool
This Keller pool had a raised wall that the owner wanted to use for something more interesting than tile. We b…
Fort Worth, TX · 2023
Fort Worth Grotto Waterfall with Fire-and-Water Bowls
This Fort Worth family wanted a dramatic backyard centerpiece. We built a grotto waterfall with a hidden bench…
Fort Worth, TX · 2016
Fort Worth Travertine Deck & Coping Replacement
This Fort Worth pool still had its original broom-finish concrete deck from the 1990s. It was cracked, hot, an…
Arlington, TX · 2016
Arlington Silver Paver Deck Overlay
This Arlington pool deck was structurally sound but looked dated and was slick when wet. Instead of tearing it…
Fort Worth, TX · 2016
Fort Worth Random Oklahoma Stone Stamped Decking
This Fort Worth pool had a rock waterfall theme but plain concrete decking. We stamped the deck and coping are…
Mansfield, TX · 2016
Mansfield Colored Salt-Finish New Concrete Decking
This Mansfield pool deck was too far gone to overlay. We removed it and poured a new colored concrete deck wit…
Grand Prairie, TX · 2020
Grand Prairie Midnight Blue Quartz with Glow Tile
This Grand Prairie pool had a modern rectangular shape that was undermined by tired white plaster. We refinish…
Fort Worth, TX · 2020
Fort Worth French Grey Quartz Step-to-Deep Detail
This Fort Worth diving pool had a dramatic step-to-deep transition that was hidden by stained white plaster. W…
Burleson, TX · 2020
Burleson Black Mini Pebble Interior
This Burleson homeowner wanted a dramatic, modern look for an existing freeform pool. We applied a Black mini …
Fort Worth, TX · 2026
Fort Worth Smart Automation Retrofit with LED Color Lighting
This Fort Worth pool still had an old fiber-optic lighting system that was dim and hard to service. We replace…
Arlington, TX · 2022
Arlington Commercial HOA Pool Remodel
This Arlington HOA pool serves a neighborhood of over 120 homes. The plaster was failing, tile was loose, and …
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What you're seeing, how it was built, and how to get the same look in your own backyard.
What types of projects do you showcase here?
This gallery covers the work we do most often: pebble and quartz interior finishes, waterline tile and coping, travertine and paver decking, rock waterfalls and water features, outdoor kitchens and pavilions, spa builds, and smart automation retrofits. Photos are grouped by category so you can jump straight to the type of work you are considering.
Are these real projects completed by Aqua MD?
Yes. Every photo and video on this page is from an actual pool Aqua MD remodeled or built in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. They are our own job-site and completion photos — not stock imagery or renderings.
Can I request a similar design for my pool?
Absolutely. Tell us which photo caught your eye and we will talk through whether the same finish color, tile, coping, or deck material works for your shell, deck size, and budget. We adapt these designs to existing pools of any age, including retrofits on older gunite shells.
Do you offer free on-site consultations?
Yes. On-site consultations and estimates are free with no obligation. We walk the backyard with you, inspect the shell and equipment, discuss finish and decking samples, and follow up with a written estimate. Use the contact form or call (817) 693-8082 to schedule a visit.
What materials do you use for pool resurfacing?
We resurface with three families of material. Mini pebble aggregate is our signature — colors like Aqua Blue, Tahoe Blue, Majestic Blue, Barbados Blue, Tropics, White and Black — and it gives the deepest water color with the longest life. Quartz finishes such as French Grey and Midnight Blue are a mid-range option with a smoother feel. Standard and colored plaster is the budget choice. Around the interior we set glass, glow, or ceramic waterline tile, natural or cast coping stone, and travertine or paver decking. We bring samples to the consultation so you can see the colors in your own light.
How long does a typical pool remodel take?
Most remodels run 2 to 4 weeks. Interior resurfacing alone is usually 7 to 10 working days from drain to refill. Adding waterline tile, coping, and new decking pushes it to roughly 3 to 6 weeks, and outdoor kitchen or pavilion builds are scheduled separately because of the carpentry, masonry, and utility work involved. Cold or wet weather can delay plaster and concrete, so we build a small buffer into every timeline and keep you updated as work progresses.
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