How Will I Know If It’s Time To Redo My Pools Plaster Finish?
There is one question we are asked more than any other. Can you guess what it is? If you guessed, “When will I know it is time to re-plaster my pool?” you were right! Unfortunately there isn’t one simple answer we can give you except that trust us, you will know when it’s time. There… Read more
Winter is Right Around the Corner
When it comes to closing your plaster pool for the winter there are three goals for most homeowners: Preserve the quality of pool water Secure all pool equipment Protect the pools plaster surface Water freezes, it’s pretty simple. When the temperature dips below 32 degrees Fahrenheit the water in your pool will begin to freeze. … Read more
The Perfect Backyard Enhancement: A Gunite Swimming Pool
Gunite swimming pools are one of the most popular options for homeowners. Building a Gunite pool requires a crew to dig a hole in the desired shape, the installation of plumbing, and a rebar grid that is the framework of the structure. The steel rebar frame is secured in place using wire. Once this has… Read more
Available Options in Pool Plaster
If you are one of the people that has managed to install a swimming pool in your backyard, you are living the dream of thousands upon thousands of people everywhere. After all, who doesn’t love jumping into the water of a pool on a hot and sunny day? While your pool may currently be in… Read more
Is Your Pool ‘s Plaster Ready for Summer Fun?
Owning a home with an inground pool presents a unique challenge in itself in that you are responsible for all of its upkeep. It is far different from any other type of backyard pool that you might have had in the past. Unlike an above ground pool which has a plastic liner that actually holds… Read more
Pool Renovation Ideas That Impress
Having an inground pool in your backyard is an exciting upgrade that many homeowners choose. Overtime however, the area surrounding the swimming pool can begin to feel drab, the aesthetics wear out and the initial installation and style of the pool becomes outdated. Another issue that often occurs is that the amenities you want have… Read more
Unique Finishes for Gunite Swimming Pools
Gunite is the concrete substance that is used to take the reinforced steel rebar structure that sort of looks like a pool and turns it into a swimming pool. Gunite needs to be applied before pool plaster can offer a finish to the pools structure. This material is great to use in creating a swimming… Read more
Avoiding The 3 Most Common Gunite Pool Problems
Spring is in the air! Now is the time that Michigan pool owners start to consider the shape of their Gunite swimming pools. Depending on the age of your pool it is possible that after a long winter the concrete surface of your families in-ground swimming pool may need to be re-plastered. It might be… Read more
CHALLENGES IN PLASTERING GUNITE SWIMMING POOLS
A Gunite swimming pool uses a rebar framework installed underground. It is then sprayed over with a concrete and sand mixture that renders it 100% waterproof. Often this method is preferred over your traditional poured concrete pool that has a wooden framework to hold the basin. Gunite is generally chosen over concrete as it’s much more durable… Read more
Pool Remodeling Ideas That Will Impress
Giving your pool that much-needed facelift has never been easy. Not only have swimming pool finishes undergone a massive remodel in recent years, modern pools have given new meaning to alfresco dining and a view to “die for.” Drab-looking pools are a thing of the past, and a swimming pool is not complete without the… Read more