How to Keep Your Fiberglass Pool from Looking Cheap

Some people don’t care what their pool looks like. They just want a cool, relaxing place to splash around. Others, however, want their pool to look as elegant and attractive as possible, considering the pool to be a reflection on themselves and their property. 

If you fall into this second category and are thinking about installing a fiberglass pool, you may have been warned that these pools look “cheap.” While whether or not something looks cheap is a matter of opinion, fiberglass pools shouldn’t automatically look cheaper than any other type of pool.

And, while it is true that early fiberglass pools may have been simplistic, causing some people to think of them as looking cheap, modern fiberglass pools can look every bit as sophisticated as you want.

If you want to ensure your pool, fiberglass or otherwise, looks as upscale as possible, just keep a few tips in mind.

Avoid Dull Colors

A lot of the time, when people think a pool looks cheap, they really just find it boring and blah, causing them to perceive it as cheap looking.

To banish this view, avoid dull, flat colors for your pool. Go with a rich, sparkling blue or even a deep green or rich purple. This will give a regal air to your pool and make it look customized and sophisticated- a far cry from cheap!

Avoid Exposed Edges

Sometimes, pool builders will leave the top edges of the pool exposed and simply pour concrete all around, leaving a very distinct and visible view of where pool and ground meet.

This look is not attractive or distinguished, so you’re much better off asking for a seamless surround-style design that doesn’t leave exposed edges and makes your pool appear flowing and beautiful.

Avoid Cheap Pools

The easiest way to avoid a cheap-looking pool is, of course, to avoid cheap materials.

While you might have to spend a little more to get a nice-looking pool, you’ll also get one that lasts longer and offers you more value in the long-run.

So, there you have it. Fiberglass pools, like any pools, can look cheap if you’re not careful. If you know what to do, however, you can make any pool look expensive and classy- perhaps even a lot more expensive than it actually was!