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which epoxy paint?

by jiujitsu77 » Thu 27 Jul, 2017 20:56

my pool was built in 1978. 28000 gallonsit has a white and blue speckled finish on the bottom and walls. i want to drain and paint it a slightly...

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Thu 27 Jul, 2017 20:56
What type of pool do I have?

by vparker » Wed 21 Jun, 2017 17:01

I have just moved into a new home and my husband and I are trying to fix the in-ground pool. The last owner says he thinks the sides are vinyl and...

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Wed 21 Jun, 2017 17:01
Pavers or tile for indoor pool

by Princessr » Tue 20 Jun, 2017 17:51

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Should I use pavers with polymetric sand or tile in indoor pool?

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Go for a non slip surface regardless of the product

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 21 Jun, 2017 02:50
Swimming Pool Ideas

by Guest » Tue 05 Nov, 2013 00:14

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I am here to collect some of your experiences in case of swimming-pools. I had retired just last month and now I was free from all my burdens and...

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Hello,

If you want to construct swimming pool then firstly plan where you want to install the pool. Choose the location after that select the design...

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Mon 19 Jun, 2017 04:54
Need advice for pool installation

by JamesForth » Mon 11 Jul, 2016 07:07

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We are in the process of buying a new pool. One of the pool companies offers us a “free” upgrade to a Gunite vinyl pools. Gunite vinyl pools claims...

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Hello,

If you want to install the pool then you should follow some steps such as:
1) Choose the right contractor.
2) You need to select the location...

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Wed 07 Jun, 2017 06:59
Zinserr paint on old concrete pool?

by MarkW » Mon 15 May, 2017 16:26

Need pool paint advice for an unusual situation:

I have acquired an old pool that came with an old house, both very remote (rural, no codes) and...

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Last post by MarkW
Mon 15 May, 2017 16:26
Building above ground pool over existing damaged in ground pool

by morefreckles » Sun 05 Jun, 2016 05:11

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My husband and I just bought a home about 8mths ago. Got it for a steal and knew there were some issues because it's an older home, it had been...

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I would recommend you to consult with some professionals.

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Last post by BruceKirk
Thu 11 May, 2017 00:37
Pool deck redesign - coping tiles to grass

by MSchmidt » Sat 22 Apr, 2017 14:03

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Any input on the idea of removing an existing concrete pool deck and replacing with grass? We would love more grass in our yard. I will try to post a...

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Beautiful pool design!!

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Last post by BruceKirk
Wed 10 May, 2017 00:58
Changing painted pool to tile pool advice

by Johny » Thu 13 Apr, 2017 02:18

Hi,
My pool is painted with Leslie paint. I have to do this every 3/4 years I believe.
It happens again with bubbles, paint dropped off, etc.
This...

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Thu 13 Apr, 2017 02:18
Composite Fiberglass or Re-plaster?

by gekkie96 » Thu 16 Mar, 2017 15:08

Hello forum,

I'm new here and need some assistance for a complete remodel of our pool.
Our pool has some cracks and leaks in a few different areas...

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Last post by gekkie96
Thu 16 Mar, 2017 15:08
Concrete Pool with a section with vinyl liner on topp

by shursh » Sun 30 Oct, 2016 08:02

I am looking to purchase a house that has a salt water pool - it is 7 years old. The owner says it is concrete with a section of liner on top. What...

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Last post by shursh
Sun 30 Oct, 2016 08:02
Pool Plaster issues

by lmbbuilders » Fri 14 Oct, 2016 10:31

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Hows it going, Im new to this site and I'm having some issues with my pool. Its a 16x32 salt water generator gunite pool installed in June 2015...

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What is the calcium hardness of your pool water, it may be taking the calcium out of the plaster
Check out Pool Maths for your levels
How do you test...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Fri 14 Oct, 2016 10:49
Identifying & treating surface stains

by cthielen » Mon 03 Oct, 2016 15:46

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Hi everyone,

I bought a house with a pool last year and have been taking care of the pool myself. The house is 15 years old and the pool may be that...

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Is it possible to be algae if I can't scrap it off?

I used to have a testing kit that involved small vials of water that I counted drops of...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 05 Oct, 2016 17:07
Is Pebble tech a good surface?
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by JohnGraham » Sun 26 Feb, 2006 15:06

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I like the look of Pebble tech and have seen it in a couple different pools. A friend of mine who specialized in pool modernization said to stay away...

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Run from Pebble Tech - oh, sorry, unless you want a pool full of 7 year olds at a pool opening birthday party with bleeding toes and feet. Ditto the...
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Last post by amo
Mon 22 Aug, 2016 08:28
Pebble Tec surface - Pebbles at bottom/Sucked up by Polaris 360 Vac

by TAZ427 » Sun 17 Jul, 2016 17:27

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Recently I've found a small amount of pebbles from my pebble tec pool in my Polaris 360 Vac's bag when emptying it out.

A bit of background. The...

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Don't rely on the pool store testing and the strips aren't that accurate
You really need to test for CYA as to high a level will use more chlorine...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sat 23 Jul, 2016 02:39
gunite layer came off. patch?

by RichyRich » Sat 02 Jul, 2016 10:35

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gunite pool that has a 4 inch round spot that has lost a 1/4 layer of concrete. (underwater) what is the best product to patch it? and can I use that...

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WOW! not even mods have the answer? Well anyway. I went to Leslies Pool and bought some cement for pools. Mixed it up and used a trowel to apply the...

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Last post by RichyRich
Wed 20 Jul, 2016 10:55
Spot patching plaster before re-painting?

by jeffn423 » Wed 01 Jun, 2016 19:45

Help. I have an old cement pool with many, many small pits and eraser sized holes in the plaster. Can I skim the holes with something like hydraulic...

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Wed 01 Jun, 2016 19:45
How long should I wait to add Salt and start the SWG after re-plastering with colored plaster?

by sailor21 » Fri 12 Feb, 2016 07:29

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Hello!

I just re-plastered my pool with Blue Quartz and my Pool Guy recommends to run the pool with chlorine for about 3 weeks before adding salt...

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Hi S21

Waiting 3 weeks is recommended and the science as explained by OnBalance is as follows:

The results obtained suggest that adding 3000 ppm...

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Last post by Larry
Fri 12 Feb, 2016 11:51
very rough pool bottom

by thedoghouse.cox » Sat 30 Jan, 2016 04:53

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We bought a house with an indoor pool in 2010. Been working on the house ever since. Now the pool. Unused since 2005 at least, no water. Everything...

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Unfortunately the solution is either sanding or paint. If it were me I would opt for more paint because sanding leaves tiny ridges and scratches in...

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Last post by Larry
Sat 30 Jan, 2016 07:14
Travertine. Help

by Pool cool » Sun 02 Feb, 2014 11:10

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Pool specs
Live in Houston
20000 gal
Pebble tec surface
Water chem normal
Water is supplied from a water softener home system

My problem:
I have...

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You can have the stone polished to smooth it out and brighten the finish. Then seal the coping.
Not hard to do but it is a dusty job and should be...

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Tue 12 Jan, 2016 03:12

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