New Texas Pool

[badcrc]

After fighting the worse HOA, neighbors, and the city and county of Houston we are starting our pool attached is the design for an infinity edge pool. The tanning shelf is 13.6 by 8. We decided to use this silver, black and white tile combo on the tile shelf and benches but not the SPA. Speaking of SPA we upgraded to the 16 jet system with platinum and choose creating a negative edge spa we used reflective tiles see below.

We are decking the small 8x14 area for a day bed the area across is for a pergola or pavilion. We are deciding that now. Pools max depth is 8 foot. We did put in quite a bench on the pool it should be nice when its done. The whole back side is infinity pool parameter is 135.

 

[OIM]

Any chance of a close up in the drawing? Look likenits gonna be awesome!

 

[Helen203]

Can't wait to see this one!

 

[Marlahoutex]

What are the dimensions of the pool? It looks huge!

 

[Nursenini]

Love the tile! Looks like it's going to be a beautiful build. Sorry you've had trouble with your neighbors! The HOA seems to be trouble for many.

 

[badcrc]

What are the dimensions of the pool? It looks huge!

Yeah the pool is 35 feet long and 19 or 18 wide thats not including benches and tanning shelves or reflection spa. The tanning shelf is 13.6 x 8'. Should be good ill post up a better drawing when I have it tomorrow. Hopefully there here soon to lay it out.

 

[platipus]

I'm in for this one.

You have to give us the details though on the HOA/City/Neighbors thing. I didn't think Humble was subject to City of Houston ordinances. My condolences....

I'm in Kingwood and just getting started on Stormwater engineering....

plat.

 

[badcrc]

And so it begins. Digging started Friday commenced today and back again tomorrow to finish. Heres a shot of my fire pit I'm putting in.

This will be a good build infinity edge pool with tanning shelf and reflection zero edge spa. Lots of extras! Im putting a oversized Pergola in same time with a good sized travertine deck.

 

[kimkats]

Let the mud and fun begin!

Make sure you check the measurements after the dig. Add in about 8 inches for under the steel and over the steel. Check the ledge, benches, steps, etc to make sure they are the size you want in the end. Even if it is what is on the plans you might want to do some changes and NOW is the time to do so.

Kim

 

[Marlahoutex]

Kim, nice avatar! It did change didn't it???

 

[kimkats]

I just added it. I did not have one before!

Kim

 

[Marlahoutex]

Oh, I must need to borrow Suz's glasses!! Or maybe I just need a younger brain! LOL!

 

[Mbeale]

Very nice design and love the choice of tile! I can see all those black, white, silver tiles....glistening in the sun. cool, understated. with a splash of red thrown in all over the place with towels, cushions, flowers!

 

[martinkennedy]

I am sure you will love the infinity edge. Ours turned out to be 40' x 27'. You can check the archives for "new build in south Texas"

 

[amandahein3]

Welcome!!! This is a great place to get ideas and spend more than you planned lol

Where in Texas are you? We just built in Dallas area

 

[badcrc]

Im in North Houston. I absolutely love Dallas though. I use to work up in Plano area.

They started plumbing yard is pretty trashed. I can't wait to see Gunite phase

 

[kimkats]

badcrc, We would LOVE to see some pics of what had happened so far. It is also a good idea to have pics of your plumbing to save for just in case down the road.

Kim

 

[badcrc]

Guys I'm really worried about my plaster choice we didn't upgrade. My pb is saying 3500 to 5500 to upgrade. I'm not sure if I should do it, but with the tiles choosen I'm thinking a dark bottom would look good exspecially with the travertine (silver).

I'm considering led lights in the troth as well

 

[kimkats]

Welllllllllllll We (I) are known to help spend money so..........Yes a dark bottom would really set off those tiles!

BUT saying that............dark plaster is harder to get right. There have been some that showed molting pretty bad. There is one recent one (Indigo Blue is the poster's name) where it turned out great! It REALLY depends on the skill of the plaster crew AND the after care.

Lights in the troth would be awesome...........One idea that popped in to my head when I read that was rope lighting......not sure how that would work but I think it would look so neat!

Kim

 

[martinkennedy]

If your talking about lights in the catch basin, its a good idea. Otherwise, it tends to be dark in that area. Here is a pic of ours with the lights