just signed contract for new pool in Fort Lauderdale,FL

[timglidden]

pool builder is also recommending white grout due to discoloring when using grey grout with chemicals....does that sound right?

 

[YippeeSkippy]

I can't recall hearing anyone say their colored grout changed?

Maddie

 

[timglidden]

i'm just going to go with white grout....since i'm doing white based plaster.....

 

[kimkats]

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that big tile! There was a build here that used that and it really came out great!!!!

Have not heard of any problems with the colored grout here on TFP but I guess if you don't maintain the water with the proper levels it could cause problems.............White grout will really tie in the plaster with the waterline tile. I can't wait to see it all together!!!

Kim

 

[timglidden]

thanks kim!! do you remember the build or name that I could search it by chance?

yeah i figure the white grout will at least match with the plaster....

 

[kimkats]

I have been trying to find it again and have not had any luck as I don't remember the person's name or the title of their thread I will keep looking. If I found it I will post it here.

 

[timglidden]

THANKS! tiling should start today anyways..... 12x24 ice marble coping and decking just arrive today....

 

[timglidden]

So my plumbing and electrical just passed inspections. I was told by my gc (not associated with the pool builder) that the area around the plumbing pipes should be “submerged/ surrounded / filled” with some sand instead of the more compacted fill that came out of the trenches. Is this right ?

 

[kimkats]

I am not sure. I THOUGHT they just pushed the dirt that came out of the trench back in and gently tamped it down. I will have to reach out and see what others say. I would think you would not want big rocks on it just in case they could cause problems with the pipes but....

Kim

 

[timglidden]

That’s what I would assume as well and don’t see why fill would hurt the pipes ... odvuosly Rocks would be an issue.

 

[bdavis466]

Sand is good practice to provide some cushion for the pipe and also serves as an identifier when digging that lets you know you are getting closer to plumbing. It's code here to backfill the trenches with 2" of sand under and over the plumbing and electrical runs.

I didn't know there was dirt in Florida

Thought it was all sand

 

[kimkats]

B! I know! But I have found CLAY here is a spot or two! Nasty, slick, glumpy clay!

 

[timglidden]

Thanks Bdavis thats what I thought. It passed plumbing inspection which is odd i need to check on code.

My lot is on a canal- fill piled on top of what what was pulled from canal coral etc backfill....

 

[timglidden]

still have a day left to choose tile. having second thoughts on the darker blue. above is another option.....thoughts ?

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this is the darker blue that i posted earlier.......

 

[timglidden]

Here is the alt. tile im thinking of using....thoughts ? or should i go with my original......thoughts ?

 

[Thasista]

I’m still voting for the darker blue. It has class written all over it!

 

[timglidden]

ok. my first instinct on the lighter bule with "waves patter" or whatever you want to call it looks kind of tacky and feel like I might get sick of it in a few years.....almost looks too "fake" to me...

 

[timglidden]

went with the darker blue...... progress so far.....





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next question....should i upgrade with a darker plaster? was planning on CL industries sunstone antigua....

but maybe I should look at the crystal stones majestic isle?

 

[A1Texan]

I like the darker blue. Will consider that when it's time to pick out tiles. Thanks for sharing

 

[kimkats]

The darker the plaster the more noticeable any streaking and such. I think a lighter plaster will really make the oh so pretty tiles pop!

Kim