Aggregate, another popular option, is Aggregate. It is made from a mixture of pebbles, quartz and plaster. This makes for a beautiful, durable, and attractive look. The aggregate is more expensive than some other options. This material produces a rough, scratchy surface. Pebble Tec is the most common option.
If you don't have lighting, it can be difficult to use your pool after dark. Subsurface lighting can be added for as little as $900, provided you have electricity to your pool. Upgrades such as dimmable and color-changing lights are possible.
Plaster is water mixed with limestone, marble sand, or limestone and white cement. Plaster can be applied to your pool by using a flat or rounded-edge trowel. It is possible to dye the pool to create a different color.