Polishedscape plaster question

JBrz

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Sep 28, 2020
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Austin, Texas
Hello,
We began our pool build at the end of June and its been quite an ordeal. We finally got to the plaster phase 10 days ago. We chose the NTP polishscapes in Breakwater. The day after the plaster, from what I understood from the builder, they were to come and sand and then fill with water. Well, that didn’t happen and later that day we had some rain. It rained on and off for the next couple of days. Since then, we have had sporadic amounts of work done and its still not completely sanded and ready to fill. My question is...with the rain, there are some brown spots down the side of the pool as well as the debris and standing water from the days of the workers being here...is this going to be okay? The way the pool builder initially described the plaster process—it seemed like a delicate process and you had to be super careful regarding what came into contact with the plaster...however, the way its going now, it seems like its not a big deal. Can anyone advise whether this is okay or am I in the middle of a plaster disaster? HELP! Pics attached.
JB
 

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My understanding is plaster should be submerged within a day or two for proper curing.

@onBalance your thoughts on this?
 
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I also just watched the polishedscapes installation on vimeo and it shows an acid wash prior to sanding which we did not have that I am aware of...and I’ve been home with kids doing online school so not sure I would have missed that. So, that is information that might be good to know as well.

Thank you guys for any input.

JB
 
Ironically, the rain has probably helped "cure" or hydrate the plaster somewhat.
Plaster is generally quite forgiving in several ways. So the contractor should be able to continue sanding and polishing the plaster to make it look good.
I advise against any acid treatments. Sanding and polishing is the best method.
 
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