Pool remodel has commenced!
- Thread starter sd122
- Start date
A little more progress. Weather has been terrible. Installed a black marble spillover ledge, Replaced old skimmer with a black Hayward skim-master, installed gray jets, and installed a little more tile.
- Jun 18, 2015
- 712
- Pool Size
- 11000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
- Apr 23, 2017
- 2,400
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Well. Was looking great until today. The grout job was so awful that it looks like they tried to hide the tile behind the grout. The PB said to not panic that the grout needs to be cleaned and acid washed, but I don't see how now that it is dried. It looks horrendous.
No words just a big sad for you 
I know I always say "wait for the artist to say they are done before judging" BUT man.........that is hard to look at. I am hoping your PB is right.
Kim (NO cheering on this one)
I know I always say "wait for the artist to say they are done before judging" BUT man.........that is hard to look at. I am hoping your PB is right.Kim (NO cheering on this one)
No words just a big sad for you
Kim (NO cheering on this one)
+1. [emoji22][emoji22]. Please let the PB be right on this one.
- Jun 18, 2015
- 712
- Pool Size
- 11000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
I've had similar tile installed in bathrooms for clients and it ALWAYS looks crazy when grouted. I bet you'll be thrilled once it's cleaned!! Didn't you say you'd seen something similar from your PB? Hang in there! I look forward to your next posts and predict you will be happy! [emoji4]
Thank you for your support. We are in crisis mode. However, the PB said if I am not satisfied, he will change it out. I hate to go through that but I commend his response.
I will update by end of day...
I will update by end of day...
- Apr 23, 2017
- 2,400
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
On post #19 of this thread you say "after I saw PB work"...did you not see this type of application? I have no idea how it will turn out but it can be fixed/changed so don't over worry.
There were a couple of stages during my build that I completely freaked out. Like when they installed my tile I hated it but now I see that it actually works well for our pool. There is a lot of stone under the grout that will be exposed so hand in there...
There were a couple of stages during my build that I completely freaked out. Like when they installed my tile I hated it but now I see that it actually works well for our pool. There is a lot of stone under the grout that will be exposed so hand in there...
Nectarologist
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- Apr 3, 2015
- 642
- Pool Size
- 21000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
I wouldn't spend time worrying about the grout. It will turn out great. I second what AmyJo said. When it's a bathroom they clean it the day put the grout on so people hardly ever see the mess. It's good to bring up to the pb (I would ask too). But his response would put me at ease. The focus will be the stones, not the grout when they are done. Now they are covered with grout. The acid wash will have them looking like they did when you loved them!
Yeah. I did see PB work, but these guys subcontract so I don't know if this crew has actually handled any of the jobs I have seen. The installers were adamant that the final product wouldn't change much so that's why I am freaking out, but the boss assured me it would be fine so I am just holding out till the end of the day. Thanks for your responses. Definitely easing the pain some. Lol
Well. Turns out I panicked. It cleaned up pretty well. Still has a haze but the second and final acid wash will take care it. Plus when it is sealed, it should look very nice. Once again, thanks for the support.
Woah that looks so much better! Glad it worked out, and sorry you had to spend a little while with knots in your stomach...
OH happy day!!! That looks so much better and will only get better!
- Jun 18, 2015
- 712
- Pool Size
- 11000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Yea!!! See? It's only going to look better and better. The stone holds onto grout much longer than a glazed or shiny tile. So glad to see your post!! [emoji4]