Materials To Choose For Your Plaster Pool
With summer right around the corner many people have begun to consider the shape their pools plaster is in, and others are starting to think about installing a new plaster pool. Whichever situation describes the one you are in; Pound Pool Plastering is here to help. Whether you are classic and want something clean and… Read more
The Right Time To Open Your Swimming Pool In Michigan
Boy was this winter long and cold! The deep freeze we endured makes the amazing weather we are having a real treat. It also encourages us to get outside and start prepping for summer. Let’s be honest, the other day when it reached 75 and we had to slather ourselves in sunscreen what we really… Read more
Common Mistakes That Occur in Pool Maintenance
We all make mistakes when it comes to maintaining our homes and our pools are not exempt. When caring for your pool a simple mistake while adding chemicals can take the pool out of commission for weeks. Unfortunatly however, mistakes in maintaining your pool occur both big and small. Large mistakes in caring for your… Read more
Finishes for a Gunite Pool: Plaster, Pebble, and Tile
Pound Pool Plastering cares a great deal about our clients and their concrete pools. We want to ensure that your plaster pool is finished with the utmost of care. Standard white plaster is a classic, timeless, look that many homeowners still choose today however, there are other options available that may change your mind. Standard… Read more
Properly Opening a Freshly Plastered Pool
The first 30 days after a swimming pool has been plastered are the most important. It is critical that the plaster is properly cured. This is done by maintaining a proper balance in the pool waters chemistry and maintaining it throughout the life of the pool. When starting up the pool the main objective will… Read more
Procrastinating On Closing Your Pool For The Winter
By now, most of us Northerners have shut down our pools in preparation for the winter season. Let’s face it, unless you are a polar bear and enjoy frigid cold-water temps you aren’t going to be swimming after November. However, there may still be a few of you out there that have delayed the inevitable and… 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