It's going down for real....
- Thread starter shingles
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Shingles could you tell me the finish on the inside (underwater) portion of your pool? Do you know if this type of finish could be placed on an old pool in place of plaster? We will be needing to restore our plaster after last summers bout with black algae and constant brushing with the wire brush. I really like that darker finish. Is it as strong as plaster—should we have to brush with wire brushes again?
40,400 gallons, 24 x 40, gunnite, DE Hayward Filter, 1.5 HP single speed pump---old everything but tile and coping, Chester County, PA
40,400 gallons, 24 x 40, gunnite, DE Hayward Filter, 1.5 HP single speed pump---old everything but tile and coping, Chester County, PA
The finish is Wet Edge’s satin matrix line of pebble finish. The color is North Shore Tahoe. I know my PB has done refinish work with the Wet Edge line. I suspect they remove the old layer then apply the new product.
On the toughness question. I suppose it it a little stronger since it’s got a lot of stones in there. But in not 100% sure on that. I am using a nylon brush. It’s a very stiff brush but is suspect still not as abrasive as a steel brush.
It ended up being a 4 people job. I had a friend come over, so between the two of us and the wives, we were able to get it up there.
Well done! I hope they were able to enjoy the fruits of their labor once it was done!
All I can think of while looking at that pretty, new decking is........."PLEASE do not drop it!!!"
Kim
Sort of random: if you have an iPhone there is an app called Prisma. It’s pretty neat.
This is the comic effect.
This is the comic effect.
So question: PB stopped by Wednesday to replace a cracked waterline tile. How long before I can get water back to regular level?
Great question! I have no idea LOL I did some looking around and here is good one for you to read and sounds about right:
http://blog.poolcenter.com/article.aspx?articleid=6212
Kim
http://blog.poolcenter.com/article.aspx?articleid=6212
Kim
Thanks Kim! I was outside working on the yard, laying down some dirt. It was fairly warm. I was very tempted to jump in. But I decided not to. Water was only 67*. Would have been too cold.
BURRRRRRRRRR nope and double nope! Just dipping a little toe in would be too much 
KIm
KIm
A few pictures.
Inspired by some pictures I saw on the forum, I upped my testing game.
Help arrived!
Deployed to get some leaves. I think the water is pretty clear.
Random pic.
Inspired by some pictures I saw on the forum, I upped my testing game.
Help arrived!
Deployed to get some leaves. I think the water is pretty clear.
Random pic.
Yeah that water is "kinda" clear 
If you just look at the robot (what is it's name?) it does not even look like there is any water at all! LOVE IT!
Great job on the testing set up! NICE!
Kim
If you just look at the robot (what is it's name?) it does not even look like there is any water at all! LOVE IT!Great job on the testing set up! NICE!
Kim
Not much going on with the pool. Just lots of testing and brushing. Wished I could jump in. A few pictures.
That pic of the plaster....It does not even look like there is water in it 
Well done!!!
Kim
Well done!!!Kim
It’s been a few months since I have managed the pool chemistry. I just have to say thanks TFP! Love the water clarity!!
