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Pebble Tec Pebble Sheen was applied 1 week ago. Acid wash 6 days ago. Pool has been full for 5 days. I have what I can only describe as staining or patches of discoloration throughout the pool. At first, I thought it was patches of dirt that would come up as I was brushing, but even as the dirt...

Hi all, I had my pebble tec finish applied last Thursday, followed by a pressure/acid wash the following day. I noticed during the pool filling that a bunch of areas of my waterline tile and step tile grout had been disturbed from the pressure washing. I brought this up to the finishing...

Hi all, Can’t believe it… Seven weeks after starting my owner build I will soon have a finished pool. We have pebble tec scheduled for Thursday with acid wash and fill on Friday. Thing is, our start up appointment is not until Monday when the pump and filter will be kicked on for the first...

Curious if anyone has taken the waterproofing step into their own hands prior to Hardscape and tile work being done? Of all the steps in my current owner build, I seem to be having the most difficulty with transparency and getting specific requests acknowledged and agreed upon with the...

Hi all - About to order my coping after getting shotcrete last week. I have what I think is a silly question but I haven’t seen addressed before… If my bond beam is 12 inches wide, does it matter if I choose a 12” or 16” coping? The 12” coping will be completely covered on the bond beam...

Hi all, I am approaching the waterline tile and coping step in my build and my head is spinning in regards to what to make of the choices for grout as well as waterproofing products, what needs it/what doesn’t, etc. I read some of the fantastic posts and replies from @bdavis466 even dating...

Getting ready to schedule my coping and tile work, and trying to figure out the best option for my coping overhang. Planning to use 12"x24" limestone for pool coping. There is a 16"x24" option that I thought would be good to use on my raised spa 12" bond beam, as a way to make it look cleaner...

Hi all, There was a bypass loop to be added to my SWCG plumbing during initial construction. Not sure the entire reason for this, or if it's even beneficial to have, but it was recommended by a pool planner that I worked with. In checking the plans vs the work, instead of installing the valve...

I am nearing the post-shotcrete phase of construction and my head is spinning in regards to what’s actually recommended for waterproofing and use of thin set for waterline tiles, etc. I am having anxiety thinking that my tiles will be falling off in a few years and trying to do all I can to...

This feels like such a ridiculous question, but: If I paid for upgraded 2.5” return lines for my 8 therapy jets in my elevated spa… should that be a 2.5” main run that, once it enters the shell of the spa, reduces down to 2” piping which then travels around all 4 walls to form a loop? This is...

Hi all, I’m hoping someone can help me with an issue I am having during my current construction phase with the plumbers, whom I’ve requested tie into my soft water loop in the garage for my auto fill line. They don’t think this should be done, and it should have “hard water”, but I’m okay...

All, Can't believe I am starting my own "build" thread, and not sure if I am more terrified or excited :) Have come across so many helpful tips and pieces of advice in my lurking over recent months, but now hoping for insight specific to my situation. Attached is a lot plan with the initial...

I am in the process of gaining bids from landscapers and PB's in my area (Arizona) to get started on a project at my new construction home. Why is everyone freaking me out about going with a SWG and all the "deterioration" that will happen by going this route??? My plan has been a SWG and...

Hi all, I am new around here and recently received my TF-100 kit. I mainly bought this kit as I have been having trouble in the past 6 months keeping my pool clear, with a recent presence of black algae spots on a few of my steps and certain areas of the bottom of my pool (pebbletec finish). My...

Hi everyone. I live in Gilbert, AZ and am so glad I found this website. I have been struggling recently with algae and trying to keep the pool clear which led me here seeking some answers as to why that might be the case. I have only lived in my current home for 2 years, but the pool itself is...