Thanks, Brushpup. I did see that one. I appreciate it, though. That was the only one I could find that had Sunstone Smoke. We are getting "plastered" on Wednesday. We decided to go with Sunstone Smoke. Hope I like it! Will post again sometime this week.

Wow, really nice build. I am located in North Texas and just talked with my first pool builder and the pool size he came up with as almost exactly the size of your pool. He came up with 681 sq ft of water surface and 113" perimeter. We are also going from 3'6" to 8'6" deep. I really am looking forward to seeing the final result.

I bet you guys are going to LOVE it. The one I referenced is beautiful I think. I love those blue hues light or dark, as long as they are blue. Some dark colors ar gorgeous as well, I just prefer some shade of blue.

Be sure to post some pics JTS, we like seeing the build around here as you can tell. Welcome to the forum.

Now, back to our regularly scheduled thread.

Congrats on getting your pool started, JTS! We love the size of our pool! Good luck with your build and we hope to see some pics! We just got our plaster put in yesterday and they poured the acid in today after we got the pool filled. I am trying to catch up on my picture posts here. I think I am going to like the Sunstone Smoke.

Now back to my build pics....August 9th, plumbers come to do pipes and equipment.

Where are the pictures of the plaster and water?

Would you change anything if you had the chance to?

Yes updates please! When you have time, we would sure enjoy seeing the rest.

JTS, trying to go in order on my picture progress. I will try to get it caught up by early part of this next week to get to the plaster and water color.

If I could do anything different at this point, I think I would add another water spigot behind my pool in the backyard as not to have to drag hose across the deck when I want to water plants back there. We are eventually going to redo our automatic sprinkler system back there, but have not done it yet. So eventually it won't be a big deal. But so far, I wouldn't change a thing. Albeit, we have not gotten to swim in the pool yet....hopefully sometime this week. I will let you know if there is anything I would change once we really start swimming and enjoying the pool.

On to more pics...August 10th - August 15th, rock weeping walls, waterfall, tile and coping.

August 19th and August 20th...deck, rebar and drains...

Looks great. We are here in LC too! Looking forward to the next set of pics

Once again, looking fabulous man. It really is an outstanding pool. Exactly to my taste. Looks like some good craftsmanship going into it as well. Love the Lone Star...nice touch.

Just beutiful! Can I ask how much decking are you ending up with?

Looking forward to more updates.

Pool is looking awesome! Love your schnauzer! Hope it likes the water. Mine hates the pool...

MTGans - I live in Friendswood and are looking at putting a pool in this fall/winter. What company did you end up going with on yours. It has a lot of the features we are looking for and looks good.

Thanks