If you want to save money on tiling, you may consider sticking to accent tiling. You can finish the underwater portions of your pool with a cheaper material, such as paint or plaster, and lay tile down around the edges for a striking statement.
Like fiberglass boats and pools, gelcoat is a hard, durable coating. Gelcoat can fade over time, even though it is durable. Chalking, cracking or discoloration are some of the most common signs that gelcoat has gone bad.
Patching a vinyl pool costs about $100 to $500 for materials. If you decide to hire a professional instead of doing the job yourself, you can expect to pay another couple hundred for expert service.