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He all, South Carolinian here (by way of Lubbock, Texas). This year my husband and I are installing our 5th pool. For some reason the just keep getting bigger & bigger! Kind of like out grandkids. We are putting up a 12x24x52” Intex Ultra XTR. This will be our first “dive” into a saltwater...

Hi @ajw22 I followed your advice, please let me know if I did this wrong. All these arreas highlighted has been cracking, they are hairline cracks, but I used grinder and put some Type S mortar in them. Except mortar mix didn’t hold for the first stairs joint as you can see, then I put some...

Hi! Just want to ask yall since I looked it up and cant find the specific answer to my question… when can we have the deck/concrete done around the pool having a gravel back fill? I understand some people had to wait certain seasons because they have a concrete backfill.. would that be the same...

Hi all, We're finishing up our pool build (just filled with water) and moving onto deck construction. What's the best way to cover the pool to avoid debris from the deck construction? We looked into safety covers but those seem pretty pricey for this one task. Any recommended DIY options...

Two years ago, I bought a luxury home that's now draining my savings with constant maintenance costs, causing extreme financial strain. Recently, I noticed issues with the pool deck cracking and suspect the bond beam is cracked, as it lacks a proper extension joint, and the slabs are butting up...

Hi all. We are selecting our pool deck material today and we're trying to decide between Mexican Limestone, Leuders, or stamped concrete (yes, large difference in cost between the three options). I'd love your opinion on why one would be better over the others. Will the limestone be too...

Hello TFP, 3 year old pool and I'm experiencing cracking in both of my skimmers, in the decking above the skimmer block, and in the coping stone that bridges the skimmer throat. And I can't for the life of me figure out why this is happening. Have had a few companies come out and take a look...

Hello, I had a diving board jig put in during deck pour and my PB insisted that 3 or more inches stick out. The jig has four 6 inch bolts connected by rebar (see attached pic). I recently read diving board instructions that state the jig bolts should only have 1.5 inches showing out of concrete...

My original pool deck order was canceled so my back to deciding what to get… considering shellock (ivory) or leathered marble (fantastic royal). Have children, have had a stroke (balance issues), salt water pool & half of lanai deck will be covered. Looking for: -not slippery -not a ton of...

We just had our pool installed and the contractor did not put in an expansion joint between the pavers and coping stone. The pool at our old house had one, is it needed/not needed?

I am obtaining quotes to replace my current concrete cantilever pool deck which is cracking around the coping area and has cool decking that is eroding. Of the 4 quotes from pool and patio companies, only one did not recommend refinishing the pool while they have it drained. It was replastered...

We're installing a new pool now, 6 years after moving away from our last place with a pool. When they pour the concrete for the deck, can they just embed the anchors for the safety cover into the concrete while it's still wet so we don't have to drill into hardened concrete afterwards? All of...

Frequent reader here even though I don't post often--I have used the TFP methods to successfully rescue my swampy pool with terrible deteriorated plaster at my fixer-upper home for the last couple of years and FINALLY saved up to get it redone this year-yay! I'm doing things all out of order by...

I'm in the design phase for my OB pool and I can't land on a decision about what to use for pool decking. I'm not too concerned with the cost. My issues are: 1. Slip resistant. I need something that won't be too slippery with kids around the pool. 2. Not too hot. I'm in Phoenix, Arizona (so I...

Hi, I recently purchased a 15ft Tidal Fit EP-15 Swim Spa. This swim spa has one of the 2 piece covers that you fold and take off both sides of the spa. I need to build a deck around 2 sides of the swim spa (one of the long sides and one of the short sides) and am trying to figure out how to...

We're in a shoreline suburb of New Haven, Connecticut, about two miles from the water. For ten-plus years I've been putting up in June/taking down in October Intex 18' diameter pools, buying a new one every three or so years. I'm ready for a permanent pool installation, probably above-ground...

We just moved into a house with a 50 yr old "champion" pool. The vinyl liner was replaced 5 yrs back. The concrete around the pool is sinking/cracked and we are having it ripped and replaced by stamped concrete. My pool guy is suggesting that we replace all our pipes, add a skimmer and maybe add...

Hello. we are redoing our patio. I want kool deck but my husband is leaning toward stamped concrete. We are struggling to even find someone who does kool deck. my concern is the stamped concrete still seems hot. the sales people had a sample and it was hot to the touch and not a dark color. i...

HI everyone, New to the forum and have a question. We have a concrete deck that has never been painted or stained in 15 years with some cracking but not much honestly. We are thinking of improving the look, powerwashing and painting it and wondering what products are recommended (Cool, etc.)...

Wazzup, about to build a deck for AGP. I can’t find a straight answer in regards as to where to install decking. Most common answer has been below with a small gap for winter cover. I’m worried about the coping getting damaged. Just looking for ideas/thoughts etc. also I’m starting construction...

Hello Everyone, This is my first forum. Please help. Coming to you from Memphis, TN with questions and pics about what to do about my small grout joints on my pool deck. I have a concrete pad with what appears to be coral stone pavers with beveled edges mortared in place with no sand...

After many years of planning, we went from an empty backyard to this. This coming summer will be our 3rd with this setup. Had a lot of fun planning this. The night lighting is one of my favorite parts, as well as the Sonos speakers near the ceiling. Creates a great atmosphere at night!

Hey all, Around the end of March we began a large deck extension project. I live in Rockland County NY, and it's not called Rockland for no reason. Our property is jagged, wet, sloped, and it took 2 months to hammer out the foundation for the house. Lots and lots of rock. So, since I don't have...

We moved into a home that has a 20 year old vinyl pool with a concrete slab encircling it. On one side of the pool the slab ends at a small hill, and there has been some erosion leaving a small gap underneath (about 10 feet long, 1-2 inches thick). I have heard of mudjacking or foam injection...

So I am finally getting around to building the deck for the Hot Tub and it is going great so far. Engineer designed the 10'x10' deck so that the tub sits about 6" higher than the floor of my main deck. Luckily I had power and spot for breaker within 6', so power was the easiest part. I am still...

First of all this forum is great. I've always been a pool/beach bum and now that I own a house it's time to make a statement with an ultimate (budget) pool and patio setup. I was able to get a great deal on the ultra frame 12x24x52 with sand pump and will be going the salt water route. The plan...