Thoughts/opinions on waterline tiles? Of course only the “basic” tile comes with the package and the glass tiles look really nice in the magazine. Worth the upcharge?
18x36 Inground pool build in Maryland
- Thread starter Mr47930
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Glass is nice but needs a very skilled installer. I have seen a number of people here who had glass and were unhappy with how the mastic (thinset - whatever) was applied and how cuts were made.
Just picked out our waterline tile, coping and the autocover color. Hopefully our #1 choice is in stock and not a 4 month wait like they were saying some choices are.
- Jul 16, 2012
- 7,282
- Pool Size
- 27000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Everything is looking great! Glad to see the cover lid upgrade and extra concrete. You will always appreciate those choices.
Thanks! It’s going to be a lot of space to fill up. Looking at the price of outdoor furniture we might have folks who visit BYO chair.
- Jul 16, 2012
- 7,282
- Pool Size
- 27000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
I keep a tall stack of the cheap plastic chairs in the shed. Over the years they've gotten good use at larger gatherings. These days, I've accumulated enough better pieces so they aren't usually needed, but it took time.
Yea I don’t think we’re in any hurry to get the high end furniture just yet. Seriously though, and Amish made Adirondack chair is going for $395, a single chair! That’s madness.
Check out this thread.....
Polywood Furniture
I have no idea what the "proprietary ingredients" are that make up about 1%. of the mixture So it is a 20:1 ratio of water to bleach and then depending on what you are cleaning, you cut it by another 50% water so it is a little less than 1 T bleach to a quart of water.
www.troublefreepool.com
We go to a place in Lancaster, PA. Not sure where you are in southern MD, but might be worth a drive if you really load up. www.lancasterpolypatios.com
Keep checking facebook market place for pool furniture. My GF found just about everything we have on there and we've gotten some incredible deals on stuff that is like new.
Make sure you get samples of whatever tile you choose. Its very hard to choose from looking online or in a book.
Make sure you get samples of whatever tile you choose. Its very hard to choose from looking online or in a book.
Good quality? Those prices are about half of what I’ve seen locally.Check out this thread.....
Polywood Furniture
I have no idea what the "proprietary ingredients" are that make up about 1%. of the mixture So it is a 20:1 ratio of water to bleach and then depending on what you are cleaning, you cut it by another 50% water so it is a little less than 1 T bleach to a quart of water.
We go to a place in Lancaster, PA. Not sure where you are in southern MD, but might be worth a drive if you really load up. www.lancasterpolypatios.com
- Jul 16, 2012
- 7,282
- Pool Size
- 27000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Yeah, destruction is always underestimated. But some grading, grass and time makes it all better later. But if you have dogs it’s going to be a muddy winter.
Compact pad but fairly simple so it all works and is still accessible.
Compact pad but fairly simple so it all works and is still accessible.
Terrific quality. There are a few here who have bought from them. I am kicking myself for not buying more last winter before prices went up.
jeremycrook
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- Sep 26, 2016
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- Pool Size
- 11000
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- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Truclear / Ei
I think, and I’ll let someone else correct me if I’m wrong, it’s the auto chlorinator. I assume that’s where you put pucks in? I only plan to use that when out of town or if CYA is low.
Awesome! It’s only like an hour from my parents house too. I see they keep prices low by only having a few colors so hopefully the wife can use some common sense here.
The crew showed up at 715am on Saturday and knocked out the steel. I didn’t get a chance to look at it while they were here but I did notice that there’s nothing for the step off of the tanning ledge. I assume that was an oversight that I’ve contacted them about.
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TampaKathy
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Lots of times there isn't rebar in the step...they just use gunite and form it by hand.
Ok that was one of my questions to them. Seems like there should be steel in the steps though. Why skip out on that small amount of steel?