New Fiberglass pool installation in Missouri

[lindamg]

Installation is finally beginning after rainy weather delays this summer. The fiberglass pool is now in the ground and is in the process of being filled and leveled, with initial plumbing. I had a gunite pool a few years ago in Houston and maintained it with the methods used on this forum. So, I've had some experience, but am a little rusty, plus this is going to be a saltwater pool. I am still considering vacuum vs. robot cleaner.

 

[pooldv]

Welcome to TFP! Congrats on the new pool!

This will shake off some rust, Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry

And my favorite saltwater page, Pool School - Water Balance for SWGs

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Yay, a new fiberglass pool! Exciting time, huh? We fiberglass pool owners are a bit of the minority here, but I love mine and am happy we went with it.

Welcome (back) to TFPC

 

[lindamg]

Just looked at the photos from your pool. That is very nice - plus a pool house!

 

[Texas Splash]

Brings back memories of my install. I think you'll find the FB coating very easy to maintain. Enjoy.

 

[lindamg]

Thank you for the links pooldv.

 

[Awilli8203]

I have had my Viking fiberglass pool for over 4 years and it looks just like new as well as being very easy to maintain. Have fun with yours.

 

[borjis]

That is fun!

I like the tile around the edge. Never seen that.

 

[lindamg]

Some progress, with a bit of rain in between; prepping for the concrete collar around the pool. The items on the far side of the pool are piers and plumbing for a water feature wall. Ready for the concrete pad for equipment in the back.

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Oh that is a nice pool! Love the shallow ledge at the end. Tell them to hurry up- you wanna swim!!

 

[lindamg]

Progress with concrete collar

 

[Texas Splash]

Very nice look!

 

[bmoreswim]

Talk to us about the tile. I'm confused because it looks real but I also see the pool flexing upon installation (and I would expect it to) which to me would cause the tile and grout to crack.

I love the look.

 

[BoDarville]

Nice lookin' pool!

 

[swimcmp]

I will comment as I am the builder of this pool. Yes it is a true ceramic tile, with a silicone grout that allows the grout to flex but not crack. We have not found any cracked tile from the flex.

 

[Maestro]

Beautiful! We had a fiberglass pool installed this summer, and I wish I had known about the possibility of tile like that!


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[bmoreswim]

I will comment as I am the builder of this pool. Yes it is a true ceramic tile, with a silicone grout that allows the grout to flex but not crack. We have not found any cracked tile from the flex.

Thanks for the details. Very helpful for my brain to get how it works. It certainly looks nice.

 

[SteedaH50sn]

I hate to be the "rude" one in the bunch, if it is but, is it to tacky to ask an estimated finish price on something like this? Beautiful.

 

[avc8130]

Beautiful! We had a fiberglass pool installed this summer, and I wish I had known about the possibility of tile like that!


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You can still add it!

 

[swimcmp]

This is a Trilogy Pool, they have several different tile to choose from. This is the Emerald tile with the Stellar RS Hydrostone finish. Yes tile can be added onto existing fiberglass pools at any time. Surface prep is the key.