Mad Pool Interiors & Renovations
Residential Pool Renovations on the sunshine coast
Family owned since 1990, we rejuvenate pool interiors, offering repairs & renovations with high-quality finishes
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Backyard Pools Renewed
Kids notice it first – the steps feel scratchy, the walls look patchy and the whole pool just seems tired, even when the water is clear. Mad Pool Interiors & Renovations specialises in residential pool renovations across the Sunshine Coast, bringing worn concrete pools back to a finish you will actually enjoy using again.
A good home renovation starts with a clear look at what is failing: rough or delaminating interiors, dated waterline tiles, cracked coping and surrounds that no longer feel safe underfoot. From there, the renovation is planned around how your family uses the pool, the look you want from the house and the level of disruption you can live with.
Interior resurfacing can be matched with waterline tiling and new waterline features to sharpen the edge line, while coping upgrades and surround work help the pool area feel clean, finished and easier to maintain. Call (07) 5493 3639 to book your free onsite quote.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need to replace waterline tiles during residential pool renovations?
Not always, but it’s common. Waterline tiles hide the scum line and get heavy chemical exposure, so they often stain, craze or loosen over time. If the interior is being resurfaced, replacing tiles can give a cleaner edge line and helps seal the transition, reducing future leaks behind the tile band.
Can you renovate a residential pool without changing the whole pool area?
Yes. Many projects focus on the interior resurfacing, waterline tiles and coping while leaving most paving and landscaping intact. Targeted repairs can also address steps, benches and skimmer areas where wear shows first. A good inspection helps confirm what must be replaced, what can be repaired and what can stay.
How long do residential pool renovations take?
Timeframes depend on what’s being updated. An interior resurfacing can often be completed in about 1–2 weeks, while renovations that add waterline tiling, coping and surround works may take longer. Weather, curing time and any shell repairs can extend the schedule. Expect short periods where the pool can’t be used.
RESIDENTIAL RENOVATIONS GALLERY
PEBBLE POOL RENOVATIONS
PARREARRA POOL RENOVATION
AFTER: Recently completed full renovation of the existing liner pool – new steel reinforced concrete shell installed – Silver Travertine coping, with Salt and Pepper interior finished the job off.
BUDERIM POOL RENOVATION
BEFORE: Stained pebblecrete interior, with dated red coping pavers
AFTER: The swimming pool was looking refreshed with New Shoreline Travertino coping pavers, with Luna waterline tiles and Blue Ice pebble interior.
TEWANTIN POOL RENOVATION
AFTER: Customers wanted a refresh but still wanted to stick with a green look for the swimming pool.
Latte Marblano was laid by others for the surrounds and coping. Aqua Crystal for the waterline, Antique Opal for the water feature and Gold pebble for the interior.
MOUNTAIN CREEK POOL RENOVATION
AFTER: New Silver Travertine coping, with Luna ceramic waterline and Champagne pebble interior
BUDERIM POOL RENOVATION
AFTER: Amazing transformation! New Sandwave Granite coping pavers, with Salt and Pepper pebble interior
BUDERIM POOL RENOVATION
BEFORE: This Buderim pool needed some much needed love
AFTER: New Almond Granite coping pavers, with our Mad Blue pebble interior
NOOSAVILLE POOL RENOVATION
AFTER: Rollover coping was replaced with new Natural Himalayan coping pavers, matched with Sky Blue waterline tiles and Blue Ice pebble interior.
CURRIMUNDI POOL RENOVATION
BEFORE: Quite a large marble pool which throughout the years had worn through to concrete was fully jack hammered off along with the coping.
AFTER: A new granite coping was laid and pebble interior to finish off the transformation.
BUDERIM POOL RENOVATION
BEFORE: The owners were wanting a fresh new look for their swimming pool
AFTER: The old coping was removed and replaced with Silver Travertine, with Blue Ice pebble applied to the interior of the pool (waterline tiles were supplied by owner)
BUDERIM POOL RENOVATION
BEFORE: Our customer was wanting a refreshed pool area
AFTER: New Carrara Marblano for coping and surrounds, with matching Carrara waterline tiles and Salt and Pepper pebble
KIELS MOUNTAIN POOL RENOVATION
BEFORE: Before the swimming pool renovation.
AFTER: New Travertine coping and Blue Ice pebble interior.v
MOFFAT BEACH POOL RENOVATION
BEFORE: This old well built pool from the 80’s was holding up well apart from the aesthetics.
AFTER: The old coping was removed the old interior fully removed back to concrete shell and then you would have to agree the addition of Highland Grey Coping, Seaspray 23mm waterline tile band and new Blue Ice interior has given this old beauty another 20 years of joy.v
BATTERY HILL POOL RENOVATION
BEFORE: This original rollover pebble pool with a waterfall was in need of some major overhauling.
AFTER: The waterfall was dismantled and a new granite coping was laid and new pebble interior along with a ceramic water line tile finished an amazing transformation.
BUDERIM POOL RENOVATION
BEFORE: This charmer was definitely in need of some loving care.
AFTER: The coping and water line tiles were removed and new sandstone coping installed. The owners were quite happy not to have the waterline tiles replaced and opted to have the pebble come straight up av
TINBEERWAH POOL RENOVATION
BEFORE: This was a massive job for the boys to complete.
AFTER: The owners loved the concept of the rollover and wanted to keep the look but to have a finer pebble and a more appealing colour. I think you would agree our boys did a fantastic job and the finished transformation is amazing!
MAROOCHYDORE POOL RENOVATION
BEFORE: Fading tiles, pebble coping and marble interior were in need of replacing
AFTER: Honed sandstone coping was added the customers did not want the waterline tiles replaced, therefore the White pebble came up to meet the copingv
TINBEERWAH POOL RENOVATION
BEFORE: Before the swimming pool renovation.
AFTER:
New Noosa Shore coping and Blue Ice pebble interior.
BUDERIM POOL RENOVATION #3
BEFORE: Robyn and Zed’s pool was lovely pond for frogs but not fit for swimming.
AFTER: New paver top was put on with a tile band and new champagne interior, what a transformation! SPASA Gold Medal winner <$25,000 category.
COES CREEK POOL RENOVATION
BEFORE: Before the swimming pool renovation.
AFTER: New paver coping, new waterline tiles and new designer interior have made this job a real winner and the owners cannot be happier with the finished job. SPASA Gold medal winner.
EXOTIC POOL RENOVATIONS
BUDERIM POOL RENOVATION
BEFORE: The owners were wanting a change from the dark features of the current pool, to something light and fresh
AFTER: The old coping was removed and replaced with Linen Travertine, new ceramic mosaic waterline in Currumbin, with Exotic Maldives applied to the interior of the pool
ROSEMOUNT POOL RENOVATION
AFTER: Flyover concrete surrounds by others. New Sky Blue crystal mosaics to waterline, with Exotic Santorini interior
MOFFAT BEACH POOL RENOVATION
AFTER: After the owners had completed their house renovation, they wanted to upgrade their pool area to match. Pool surrounds completed by others, with MAD installing new White Wavy ceramics to waterline and Exotic Range Santorini interior.
BUDERIM POOL RENOVATION
AFTER: New Havana White limestone marble pavers to coping, with White Wavy ceramics to waterline and Exotic Range Hayman interior.
GLENVIEW POOL RENOVATION
BEFORE: Before the swimming pool renovation.
AFTER:
New Mushroom Granite to coping, Travertine Sands to walkways, and Exotic Range ‘Santorini’ interior.
CALOUNDRA POOL RENOVATION
BEFORE: Customers wanted to replace their current Fibreglass pool with a new concrete shell
AFTER: What a transformation! New Light Grey Granite pavers to coping and Exotic Hayman interior
TEWANTIN POOL RENOVATION
AFTER: Surrounds and coping tiles completed by R&E Landscapes, completed with Ubud Green waterline tiles, and Exotic Range Coral Sands with green glass added
PARREARRA POOL RENOVATION
BEFORE: Before the swimming pool renovation.
AFTER: New coping pavers (supplied by owner), new Urban Black tiles for the feature wall and waterline tile band, with our Exotic Maldives interior.
WOOMBYE POOL RENOVATION
BEFORE: This pool was in need of makeover
AFTER: New Himalayan Sandstone coping, new Crystal glass mosaics and Exotic Maldives interior.
PELICAN WATERS POOL RENOVATION
AFTER: New Parisian Blue coping tiles, Gunmetal Blue waterline tiles and Exotic Maldives interior.
GLASS BEAD POOL RENOVATIONS
MOOLOOLABA POOL RENOVATION
BEFORE: The owners were renovating everything on their property house and pool was needed to have the wow factor.
AFTER:
I think you will agree that is certainly true, our customers supplied the tiles and coping tiles of their choice and together with the Jewels 4 Pools interior spectacular.
PELICAN WATERS POOL RENOVATION
BEFORE: This pool was in need of a freshen up.
AFTER: The old coping was removed and replaced with Natural Himalayan Sandstone to keep in with the colour schemes around the house. New waterline tile in Ice Blue 48mm was added along with Luna 48mm on the outside of the spa. The new interior in 100% Glass – 25% Candy Blue and 75% Clear is accentuated with the Ice Blue waterline and gives off the exact colour our customers were looking for. Then to top it off the Spout water feature finishes this renovation to amazing.
Family Life
Pool Finishes That Suit
Home pools get used hard – sunscreen, parties, storms and long stretches of heat, so the best results come from doing the prep properly and choosing a finish that suits the household.
Interior options like pebble, glass bead and exotic blends each change the feel underfoot and the way the water colour reads in full sun, so selecting the right one is as much about comfort and upkeep as it is about style.
Renovation work often includes tidying problem areas like steps, benches and ledges, because these are the spots that show wear first and can feel uncomfortable if the surface is failing.
For older pools, it can also make sense to review filtration and lighting as part of the renovation plan so the water stays clearer and the pool looks better at night.
