Chapel Hill NC Build of our own design

[paddle]

Brentr,
We considered a vanishing edge, but the dog really likes to run along the back fence chasing mountain bikers on the trails below. There was not enough room for both.

 

[paddle]

Things are really falling into place now. The tile was grouted this week. We chose a medium gray grout. Electrical and pavers are scheduled next week. I’m also hoping the columns for the fire bowls get started. Below are pictures of the pavered equipment pad that my hubby made and another pool shot.

 

[kimkats]

Well done hubby! That pool is really coming along. That grout is the purrfect color! I can't wait to see it with plaster in it!! Any time line for what is next and when?

Kim

 

[Brentr]

Brentr,
We considered a vanishing edge, but the dog really likes to run along the back fence chasing mountain bikers on the trails below. There was not enough room for both.

Really [emoji50] the dog can find another place to run [emoji2]

 

[Brentr]

View attachment 75409Things are really falling into place now. The tile was grouted this week. We chose a medium gray grout. Electrical and pavers are scheduled next week. I’m also hoping the columns for the fire bowls get started. Below are pictures of the pavered equipment pad that my hubby made and another pool shot.

Pool equipment envy[emoji38] the pool is looking great [emoji106]

 

[paddle]

Hey Kim,
The plaster is on order and should be in next week. We are likely to be scheduled within the next two weeks. I’m actually looking forward to brushing.....it’s been a long build but I am happy with the results so far.

 

[kimkats]

I have made up a new set of links for new plaster and how to make sure you get a good job done. I am still tweaking it. Let me know how it feels to you. Too much? Too little? Too many choices?

How to set up to have the best plaster job: A Plastering 'Watch List' | Professional Watershaping | Watershapes

Brief snap shots of different start ups:Pool School - Start-up New Plaster

Full run down on the best BUT hardest start up: A Bicarb Start-up guide for TFP members


Next best start up BUT it leaves out to NOT put water in the pool right away. Wait at least 6 hours after plaster is put in before putting water in! The back of the card is what you want: Start-up Cards - National Plasterers Council

Kim

 

[riley00dog]

Almost there! It’s come together so well. We might be plastering at a similar time. Our dig started on 1 Feb so have been going for longer than you with a pool half your size. Can’t wait to see snoopy in place.

 

[paddle]

I think we are on the home stretch.


The stone columns are going in tomorrow for the fire bowls and fountains. Electrical is finishing up early next week and the fencing will be done next Friday. As long as the inspections go well, plaster gets done by the end of next week. The backyard has been a mud pit for so long that I will be super excited to have grass and plants again.

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Oh, the three gray trash can looking things in the rocks are Pentair magicstream laminars.

 

[riley00dog]

Busy week ahead! You are almost there! Our pebble is booked for Friday the 11th... but heavy rain is predicted all week from Tuesday so will likely be postponed.

 

[kimkats]

Getting SO close! I can't wait to see everything done and working!!!

Kim

 

[Casey]

Now that's how you slay a hill!

 

[paddle]

More progress with pavers starting and the fire bowl/ fountain columns being built.

 

[kimkats]

I like how that all looks! Is it as good in person?

Kim

 

[paddle]

Yes, It’s looking great.

 

[sktn77a]

Hi Paddle: How's the pool build coming?

 

[Don_TLR]

Wow that was quite the retaining wall that needed to be done first.. Nice tile choices and its coming along nicely.

 

[paddle]

We are finally getting water today after a morning acid wash of the new plaster. We have had a lot of rain lately which really delayed the plaster.

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Yay~~ for both water and seeing Snoopy in there. LOVE it!

Maddie

 

[kimkats]

Where is our Snoopy dance????