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The pool remodeler said that he could start chipping out the pool the end of this week. A specific timeframe for completion was not discussed. I will update this post when it is completed. As you know It has been really hot during the days lately so I suggested that his guys come early morning...

Thanks for the reply Kim, I agree with you. I spoke with the pool remodeler today and he is going to chip out the entire pool, including removing the step tiles. At first he was reluctant stating that he felt it adequate to just chip out the 20 or so problem areas. I pointed out to him that the...

Thanks Jim. My thoughts exactly. I was reading an article which basically explained the following. The pool plastering job generally has a warranty against delamination however this warranty applies to delamination from the original plaster. From what I understand however, if the original...

Thanks for your input ajw22. A full chipout is what I thought also, and I appreciate your opinion very much.

TFP has been a great source for advise We are in the process of renovating and resurfacing our pool. The pool marble plaster is about 30 years old. The pool resurfacing company drained the pool, removed the old tile, pressure washed and acid etched the original pool surface and then applied...

First step is to obtain an adequate CYA level. Next, If your TA is too high (alkaline), muriatic acid will lower it but it will also lower your pH (increased acidity). Baking soda will increase your pH back up but it also increases TA as well. Borates however will raise pH while raise in...

Wireform is correct. Straight pool bleach should remove the green bathtub mark. If the whitish area is a calcium deposit muriatic acid will dissolve calcium deposits but important (do not mix muriatic acid with chlorine) use the bleach one day and muriatic acid the next. Use caution when...

Updated photos. At this point all cracked bond beams have been removed, rebuilt with 6000 psi concrete and rebar where appropriate. 3 of the 4 areas have had the deck re-poured fully isolated from the new bond beam by two layers of 30 lb roofing felt. The new deck pours were tied to the existing...