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In the spirit of the tourney, and, in case anyone was wondering. Yes, that is a regulation rim, and yes, it is exactly 10 ft. above the deepest point in the pool. My pool favors shooters. I know its kind of trashy, and it will probably be stashed away after all work is done, but its still a...

Hi everybody. I initially came to this forum to discuss a problem with my medium french grey plaster, on my remodel job. The thread topic is "New Fr. gray install, problem?", in the under construction area. The project isn't finished, but I figured I'd introduce myself and post some initial...

Here are some shots of the filled pool and some before shots. The discoloration is not as evident in these photos, but it's still the same, only darker. I'm not real comfortable holding my camera out over the pool, but i'll try to get some better shots of the plaster itself, at some point. I...

Thank you so much. Poor troweling skill/technique seems to be main culprit of unevenness. Just so everyone has all the information, it was in the 80's and sunny during the days of the fill. This may be an indicator as to why there are only shrinkage cracks on the north wall of the pool; the...

Thanks for getting back guys. You seem to know your stuff onbalance. I'm sorry if I offended anyone with the enthusiast label, let's try to keep it positive. Based on info i've gotten with this thread, forum stickies, and other research, it has been a concern that the pool was not filled...

It's not just the look I'm worried about. Will a substandard install effect the durability and longevity of the plaster? Will an acid wash help, or will it cause more problems? Are there any plaster experts that can give some real information? Opinions from enthusiasts, though appreciated...

I like the tile and coping. I'm even cool with the excessive mottling. The thing I don't like is the one long wall that has obvious trowel marks and those "crack" looking marks when its wet. Its really the one wall that's my main problem, and the excessive whitening in the shallow end. I'll...

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Okay, went to photobucket. The darker shots are after I hosed it down, as per instructions from contractor.

ok, thanks everybody, here are some new pics. The fill is going very slow, my water pressure must suck. The contractor came by last night to check on it, and told me to hose down the sides a couple times a day. It has been filling for about 48 hours and it is at this level. An acid wash was...

Geeez, this ****'s got me tossing and turning all night. Should I allow them to try an acid wash? I've read a lot of varied info on this site, and others. Some say it's just for scale buildup, not initial discoloration. Will sanding do anything? I've read that allowing them to do an acid...

Is it possible that the plaster sat too long before the fill? Is it imperative that the pool to be filled quickly for the plaster to cure properly? Based on other peoples pics, it seems like it shouldn't matter, but I'd like to be fully informed. Thanks again, great forum. I think my pool is...

thanks again guys. it just says colored plaster on the contract. I asked him if it was tinted marcite, and he texted, "yes, colored plaster". I'll try to post some more photos soon, my comp is being a pain. Does anyone know if they can just put another coat of plaster on, or would they have...

thankyou, everyone, for responses. I'm not sure what type the plaster is, i've been kinda arguing with the contractor, didn't ask. I was thinking of stopping fill, but he assured me it was only a couple hundred bucks in water and that I would be compensated if they had to drain the pool to fix...

Thanks Jason, I called the guy and he said it normally looks that way and it will look better once its filled. I'm sure it will be marginally better, but the streaking seams to still be visible under the water line of the now filling pool. If there are any pool professionals in this forum, I...

Hi everyone, i am having my pool renovated and I wanted to share some photos of my new medium french gray plaster install, to make sure it was done correctly. I am aware that some discoloration, streaking, mottling, etc. is common in colored plaster, but it seems really pronounced on my...