Newbie here. I have been reading over a lot of the treads on the pool crete, concrete or a homemade mix. Would it be better to take one 40lb of premix crete and add 20lbs of Portland cement to harden it more so it will smooth out better or on one thread I saw someone using a sander on the just the premix. Any Help will very much appreciated.
To Pool Crete or Not to Pool Crete
- Thread starter tingler0
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,720
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
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@jimmythegreek in NJ says I use poolcrete because I want vermiculite in the mix so its soft. It's also easy to work with and mix. Anything cement/sand mixed is a much higher PSI and can crack with our winters and cause sharp edges.
Different mixes seems to work best in different areas.
@Diggy77 says liner changes here in STL suggest sand/Portland mix is best in this area.
I suggest you grab yourself someone in your region with some experience to guide you.
@jimmythegreek in NJ says I use poolcrete because I want vermiculite in the mix so its soft. It's also easy to work with and mix. Anything cement/sand mixed is a much higher PSI and can crack with our winters and cause sharp edges.
Different mixes seems to work best in different areas.
@Diggy77 says liner changes here in STL suggest sand/Portland mix is best in this area.
I suggest you grab yourself someone in your region with some experience to guide you.
Pool Crete is just as easy to flatten as anything else. The bigger the trowel and pulled from 2 directions flattens it. It's all in the touch and feel. Experience is what you pay for labor is easy