Compare each close-up surface sample with a representative completed pool. Water, depth and surrounding light change how the same finish reads, so use these images as comparative guides and allow for differences in your own pool.
Four speckle options · Filled-pool references · Physical sample recommended
A dry sample shows the base colour and speckle at close range. Once the pool is filled, the water filters and reflects light across the whole interior, so the visible result can appear deeper, lighter, cooler or warmer.
That is why every finish below is shown in two ways: the surface reference and a completed pool with water.
Use this to compare the underlying hue, contrast and speckle pattern at close range.
Use the larger photograph to understand the overall water colour in one completed outdoor setting.
Consider the pool depth, daylight, shade and nearby paving, planting and buildings before making a selection.
The filled-pool photograph is the dominant reference because water has the greatest influence on the colour you experience. The smaller sample helps you inspect the underlying base and speckle.
A saturated blue base with dark and light speckle. The Eli Waters reference shows how the finish reads through water in one outdoor pool setting.
Dry close-up reference for base colour and speckle.
A softer blue base with dark and light speckle. The Carseldine reference shows the water colour in a completed vinyl-liner conversion.
Dry close-up reference for base colour and speckle.
A light grey base with black and white speckle. Under water it can read as a pale blue-grey, with depth and surrounding tones influencing the result.
Dry close-up reference for base colour and speckle.
A warm neutral base with contrasting speckle. Under water it transforms to a tropical green-blue.
Dry close-up reference for base colour and speckle.
Images are a guide because screens, photography, water depth, light and surroundings can shift the perceived colour. Viewing a physical sample is recommended before choosing a finish.
The finish remains the same product selection, but the way it is perceived changes with the pool and its setting. Use completed-pool photographs for direction while allowing for differences in your pool.
Deeper water can intensify or cool the apparent colour, while shallow steps and ledges usually read lighter.
Direct sun, cloud cover, shade and the time of day alter reflections and the apparent brightness of the pool.
Paving, coping, planting, fencing and nearby buildings contribute reflected colour around and across the water.
The position of the viewer, screen settings and photographic exposure can all change how a reference image appears.
Start with the base colour and speckle you prefer, then compare the completed-pool references in similar light and surroundings. Pool shape, depth and the balance of shallow and deep areas also influence the overall impression.
Viewing a physical sample is recommended before making the final selection. Sand Speckle should remain marked as a digital proof until its physical sample is confirmed.
Project pages provide more examples across pool types, locations and finishes. The resurfacing guide explains how the selected colour sits over the pool-specific preparation, repairs and reinforced lining.
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