New pool build tile and coping problems need some input Tyler TX W/ pics
Gunite Complete. Pool ended up 8ft deep.
Gunite Complete. Pool ended up 8ft deep.
New pool build decking and pool equip completed W/ pics
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Re: New pool build Gunite Complete Tyler TX W/ pics
Gunite job looks good! Interesting intermediate step down in the deep end corners. Hopefully 8' vs. 7' depth isn't too much to handle. Now the long, excrutiating wait for plaster.
Gunite job looks good! Interesting intermediate step down in the deep end corners. Hopefully 8' vs. 7' depth isn't too much to handle. Now the long, excrutiating wait for plaster.
Re: New pool build Gunite Complete Tyler TX W/ pics
That looks awesome! SWEET!
Now it is time to give you your own set of links. I put this set together for new pool owners. It is a lot of info so take it slow and easy.
Print these out:
Pool School - Basic Pool Care Schedule
Pool School - Recommended Levels
Bookmark these:
Pool School - Recommended Pool Chemicals
http://www.troublefreepool.com/calc.html
Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry
Make sure to ask any and all questions you might have no matter how small! We have all been where you are at one point.
Now is also when I ask you what test kit your PB will provide. Let us know so we can fill in any holes it might have.
Kim
That looks awesome! SWEET!
Now it is time to give you your own set of links. I put this set together for new pool owners. It is a lot of info so take it slow and easy.
Print these out:
Pool School - Basic Pool Care Schedule
Pool School - Recommended Levels
Bookmark these:
Pool School - Recommended Pool Chemicals
http://www.troublefreepool.com/calc.html
Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry
Make sure to ask any and all questions you might have no matter how small! We have all been where you are at one point.
Now is also when I ask you what test kit your PB will provide. Let us know so we can fill in any holes it might have.
Kim
Re: New pool build Gunite Complete Tyler TX W/ pics
The bench's in the deep end have a step on one end that is supposed to be 6" under water. Shouldn't be too big of a step out. We originally wanted 8ft, but my PB talked me into 7' cause most people end up congregating in the shallow parts of the pool. My wife and I are both tall so I'm happy about the 8ft overall depth. Now come my new romance and bonding with the pool by wetting it down a coule times a day. How many days should I wet it?
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I Believe I'll end up going with the Tayler test kit.
https://www.amazon.com/TAYLOR-TECHNOLOGIES-INC-K-2006-CHLORINE/dp/B004BGF7TI/ref=zg_bs_1272977011_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=T4ZJBH8DSE7T6JN5BA1H
I've already began reading the pool school and water chemistry. Thanks for the links!
The bench's in the deep end have a step on one end that is supposed to be 6" under water. Shouldn't be too big of a step out. We originally wanted 8ft, but my PB talked me into 7' cause most people end up congregating in the shallow parts of the pool. My wife and I are both tall so I'm happy about the 8ft overall depth. Now come my new romance and bonding with the pool by wetting it down a coule times a day. How many days should I wet it?
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That looks awesome! SWEET!
Now it is time to give you your own set of links. I put this set together for new pool owners. It is a lot of info so take it slow and easy.
Print these out:
Pool School - Basic Pool Care Schedule
Pool School - Recommended Levels
Bookmark these:
Pool School - Recommended Pool Chemicals
http://www.troublefreepool.com/calc.html
Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry
Make sure to ask any and all questions you might have no matter how small! We have all been where you are at one point.
Now is also when I ask you what test kit your PB will provide. Let us know so we can fill in any holes it might have.
Kim
I Believe I'll end up going with the Tayler test kit.
https://www.amazon.com/TAYLOR-TECHNOLOGIES-INC-K-2006-CHLORINE/dp/B004BGF7TI/ref=zg_bs_1272977011_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=T4ZJBH8DSE7T6JN5BA1H
I've already began reading the pool school and water chemistry. Thanks for the links!
Re: New pool build Gunite Complete Tyler TX W/ pics
Get the TF-100 from tftestkits.net ... way better deal than that K-2006 for what you get.
Get the TF-100 from tftestkits.net ... way better deal than that K-2006 for what you get.
Re: New pool build Gunite Complete Tyler TX W/ pics
Ok thanks, I just ordered that kit from them. Is the magnetic spinner worth it? Only cost me $18 since you get free shipping over $100.
Ok thanks, I just ordered that kit from them. Is the magnetic spinner worth it? Only cost me $18 since you get free shipping over $100.
Re: New pool build Gunite Complete Tyler TX W/ pics
Absolutely the Speedster is worth it, best upgrade you can get.
Absolutely the Speedster is worth it, best upgrade you can get.
Re: New pool build Gunite Complete Tyler TX W/ pics
Got my TF-100 test kit and I've done all the reading in the pool school. Now I need about 27000 gallons of water to start testing! LOL
My PB said they will come in and start up the pool and regulate all of the chemicals until the pool is stable. Should I let them do that since they'll be using all of their bioguard chemicals? Thankl for answering all my questions!
That looks awesome! SWEET!
Now it is time to give you your own set of links. I put this set together for new pool owners. It is a lot of info so take it slow and easy.
Print these out:
Pool School - Basic Pool Care Schedule
Pool School - Recommended Levels
Bookmark these:
Pool School - Recommended Pool Chemicals
http://www.troublefreepool.com/calc.html
Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry
Make sure to ask any and all questions you might have no matter how small! We have all been where you are at one point.
Now is also when I ask you what test kit your PB will provide. Let us know so we can fill in any holes it might have.
Kim
Got my TF-100 test kit and I've done all the reading in the pool school. Now I need about 27000 gallons of water to start testing! LOL
My PB said they will come in and start up the pool and regulate all of the chemicals until the pool is stable. Should I let them do that since they'll be using all of their bioguard chemicals? Thankl for answering all my questions!
Re: New pool build Gunite Complete Tyler TX W/ pics
I have a link to share with you about Bioguard. It is an older link but still rings true. There are several others if you want to do more reading.
Real Savings vs. BBB Method
I would talk to your PB and tell him you are not interested in using Bioguard due to future costs. Be ready for push back as it will eat into his future profit. Show him your test kit and be ready to tell him how you already know how to care for a pool.
I have an idea! Get a sample of your fill water and run a full set of tests on it (except CYA as that has to be added). Share the results here and we will help you figure out what you will need to buy up front. That way when your PB starts talking this and that about his product you will be ready with your test kit and knowledge!
Let us know how we can help!
Kim
I have a link to share with you about Bioguard. It is an older link but still rings true. There are several others if you want to do more reading.
Real Savings vs. BBB Method
I would talk to your PB and tell him you are not interested in using Bioguard due to future costs. Be ready for push back as it will eat into his future profit. Show him your test kit and be ready to tell him how you already know how to care for a pool.
I have an idea! Get a sample of your fill water and run a full set of tests on it (except CYA as that has to be added). Share the results here and we will help you figure out what you will need to buy up front. That way when your PB starts talking this and that about his product you will be ready with your test kit and knowledge!
Let us know how we can help!
Kim
Re: New pool build Gunite Complete Tyler TX W/ pics
Absolutely! Thanks! I'll post test results hopefully in about 3 weeks. Tile and coping on Monday. The rain is really slowing this down
I have a link to share with you about Bioguard. It is an older link but still rings true. There are several others if you want to do more reading.
Real Savings vs. BBB Method
I would talk to your PB and tell him you are not interested in using Bioguard due to future costs. Be ready for push back as it will eat into his future profit. Show him your test kit and be ready to tell him how you already know how to care for a pool.
I have an idea! Get a sample of your fill water and run a full set of tests on it (except CYA as that has to be added). Share the results here and we will help you figure out what you will need to buy up front. That way when your PB starts talking this and that about his product you will be ready with your test kit and knowledge!
Let us know how we can help!
Kim
Absolutely! Thanks! I'll post test results hopefully in about 3 weeks. Tile and coping on Monday. The rain is really slowing this down
Re: New pool build Gunite Complete Tyler TX W/ pics
Tile and coping finally done after all the rain we've had. The plaster sample is Finest Finish Radiance Fusion Micro Pebble Regal Blue. Two things I'm concerned with is 1. They drilled holes in the gunite to put steel rods in to hold up the 2X12's that they were standing on to do the tile. They're supposed to fill those deep holes with plaster, but my worry is that plaster is not near as strong as the gunite. 2. Just above the sheer decent there appears to be a bow in the rock. So up against the perfectly straight sheer decent it looks horrible to me. Am I expecting too much perfection with the stone work? Or should I have the PB fix this?
Tile and coping finally done after all the rain we've had. The plaster sample is Finest Finish Radiance Fusion Micro Pebble Regal Blue. Two things I'm concerned with is 1. They drilled holes in the gunite to put steel rods in to hold up the 2X12's that they were standing on to do the tile. They're supposed to fill those deep holes with plaster, but my worry is that plaster is not near as strong as the gunite. 2. Just above the sheer decent there appears to be a bow in the rock. So up against the perfectly straight sheer decent it looks horrible to me. Am I expecting too much perfection with the stone work? Or should I have the PB fix this?
Re: New pool build tile and coping concerns need input Tyler TX W/ pics
The holes should be fine. They can put some cement in them if they really bother you the put the plaster on over it.
That bow would drive me NUTS! I would have that redone asap.
Kim
The holes should be fine. They can put some cement in them if they really bother you the put the plaster on over it.
That bow would drive me NUTS! I would have that redone asap.
Kim
Re: New pool build tile and coping concerns need input Tyler TX W/ pics
I'm OCD as well and that bow just keeps drawing my eye to it. Everything else is perfect with the stone. They even grinded the edges down to keep from cutting or scraping as you get out of the pool.
The holes should be fine. They can put some cement in them if they really bother you the put the plaster on over it.
That bow would drive me NUTS! I would have that redone asap.
Kim
I'm OCD as well and that bow just keeps drawing my eye to it. Everything else is perfect with the stone. They even grinded the edges down to keep from cutting or scraping as you get out of the pool.
Re: New pool build tile and coping concerns need input Tyler TX W/ pics
After all the rain we've had, FINALLY got the pool decking done and pool equipment in. Electrical will be done this Wednesday. After that the pool is done. The only thing we have to wait on is plaster. With all the rain the plaster guys are behind. Hopefully this will be done the week of June 19th. At this point we've been under construction for 5 weeks.
After all the rain we've had, FINALLY got the pool decking done and pool equipment in. Electrical will be done this Wednesday. After that the pool is done. The only thing we have to wait on is plaster. With all the rain the plaster guys are behind. Hopefully this will be done the week of June 19th. At this point we've been under construction for 5 weeks.
Hi SB, your pool really turned out well. I can't wait to see the pebble finish. What did your PB say about the rock above the sheer? Are they going to replace it?
- Apr 23, 2017
- 2,400
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Very nice pool build! I have never seen such a clean build...you should see mine...it's a mess
They replaced it with no issues, they also replaced another stone on the edge that wasn't completely level that I hadn't even noticed! Very happy with my PB.
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WONDERFUL progress! SO close!
Kim
I know it's KILLING me! LOL
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Very nice pool build! I have never seen such a clean build...you should see mine...it's a mess
Yes I'm very happy with my PB. I told them my expectations about preserving as much of the sod as possible and they exceeded my expectations.
Your pool is turning out very nice! I love the wall and the stone. I can't wait to see the finished result. We are set to dig on Wed and we chose the radiance in Midnight Blue, so I'm curious about how you will like yours as well.
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