Pullman Cairns 02892: Pool Restoration

Pullman Cairns 02892: Pool Restoration

Finish :

Dove Grey Speckle

Pool Type :

Location :

Northern QLD

Size :

450 m²
Project Overview

How we completed the restoration

In July 2025, Fibreglaze restored the north and south resort pool basins on the level-three pool deck at Pullman Cairns International. The existing Marblesheen surface showed extensive wear and staining, areas of delaminated render, localised rust-affected patches and failure around the waterline tile band associated with expansion cracking.

Across approximately 450 m², the pools were acid washed and mechanically prepared before localised defects were treated, repaired and levelled with resin-based filler screed. The waterline tile band was incorporated into the new surface, followed by a vinyl ester fibreglass laminate and AquaGuard Dove Grey Speckle finish.

The project also included ten new white in-wall pool lights, two resurfaced island tops, eight custom in-pool pod seats and a formed infill to the spa-waterfall structure. The works were coordinated with the hotel project team, builder, designer and electrical trades as part of the wider pool-deck refurbishment.

Work completed

  • Mobilised to Cairns and established controlled work areas on the level-three pool deck.
  • Acid washed and mechanically prepared approximately 450 m² across the north and south pool basins.
  • Stripped and sanded unsound areas, treated rust-affected patches and repaired delaminated render and localised expansion-related defects.
  • Applied vinyl ester epoxy primer and levelled nominated areas (incl waterline tile band)
  • Constructed eight custom in-pool pod seats to the project drawings.
  • Applied a vinyl ester resin-reinforced fibreglass laminate to the pool floors, walls, steps and formed features.
  • Supplied and installed ten white Aqua-Quip EVO LV pipe lights.
  • Applied AquaGuard Dove Grey Speckle finish, including additional grip to the step treads.
THE RESTORATION

The restoration, step by step

These photographs follow the work from the pool’s original condition through preparation and repair to the completed finish.

Before
Preparation
Repair
Fibreglass laminate
Finished pool
CLIENT FEEDBACK

What the client said

Everything looked and felt very good, including the step-tread grip. (July 2025)

The Pullman pool continues to look excellent. (March 2026)

Stuart Jackson | Myriad Design
Pullman Cairns,
QLD
POOL ISSUES

Issues addressed in this pool

These were the main pool conditions recorded for this project. Select an issue to learn more about its common signs, possible causes and repair considerations.

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Cracks

Pool cracks range from fine surface crazing to movement-related shell damage. An inspection is needed to identify the crack type, determine whether movement is continuing and select a repair that addresses more than the visible line.
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Degrading Tiles

Loose tiles, eroded grout and cracked tiled areas can allow water behind the finish and create sharp or unstable surfaces. The tiling and substrate must be assessed before removal, repair or encapsulation is selected.
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Wearing & Fading

A faded, chalky or worn pool surface can become rough, porous and harder to keep clean. The condition should be assessed before resurfacing so weak material is removed and underlying defects are repaired.
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Loose Hollow Masonry

Loose or hollow-sounding render, plaster, pebblecrete or another cement-based finish may no longer be firmly bonded to the pool shell. Unstable areas must be removed to a sound edge before repair, levelling and resurfacing.
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Rough, Stained or Dated

Staining, roughness and an outdated finish can make a sound pool unpleasant to use and difficult to maintain. The underlying cause must be identified before the surface is cleaned, levelled and restored.
PROJECT GALLERY

More from this project

Additional views of the preparation, repair work and completed finish.

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