Pool Resurface Project - UPDATE (PICS!!)
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They did a GREAT job on the bling tiles! So even and purrfect! I can't wait to see it after the acid wash!
Kim
Kim
Where did you pick that up? I would like to know how many gallons my pool will be and since it's free form and the depths are 4-7ft I can't find a decent calculator.
My plans say 13.5k gallons but that can't be right based on some of the pools I seen, I would guess it's north of 15-16k gallons. It's 34x19
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My plans say 13.5k gallons but that can't be right based on some of the pools I seen, I would guess it's north of 15-16k gallons. It's 34x19
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I love, love, love how the waterline tile really ties together the decking, stone, and plaster! Well done!
We have a way to dial in the size of the pool using the tests! How neat is that? I will work with both of you to see how close your meter gets to the "real" size.
You can break the pool up into small slices and use Pool math one slice at a time and add it up to see where to start and we will work from that as well.
Kim
We have a way to dial in the size of the pool using the tests! How neat is that? I will work with both of you to see how close your meter gets to the "real" size.
You can break the pool up into small slices and use Pool math one slice at a time and add it up to see where to start and we will work from that as well.
Kim
Thank you for the compliments.
You can pick one up at Northern tool for 150 bucks. Grab some fittings from home Depot and you are good. It only goes up to hundreds, but since it was brand new I will just keep track of the totalizer.
I have a construction company and we use them at work so when it's done here I'll take it to the shop. You can find cheaper ones off ebay.
You can pick one up at Northern tool for 150 bucks. Grab some fittings from home Depot and you are good. It only goes up to hundreds, but since it was brand new I will just keep track of the totalizer.
I have a construction company and we use them at work so when it's done here I'll take it to the shop. You can find cheaper ones off ebay.
Getting there! Please know the water will look a little green at first. This is normal. The color will change as you balance and brush.
Kim
Kim
I really enjoyed reading your thread!!! I love watching older pools becoming new again! You mentioned you aren't a fan of flagstone. I understand, I'm not either. But in your gorgeous setting, the flagstone seems perfect to me. I think the plaster finish and tile ya'll selected are terrific - I love both. As Kim said, the tile brings everything together. I especially like how the smaller tiles you used to mark the steps and other edges blend so well with the finish and yet still show up enough to do their job - safety and lovely accents. With all the lovely curves of the steps and benches the linear tile edges are elegant. I hope it's ok that in my next life, I use the same pebble finish and tile?!!!
Now I can't wait to see the water all crystal clear!!! My pool was about the same 'lovely' shade of green yours is now. It won't take long. My PB gave similar instructions - we ran the pump on high for about 4 days, waited to add salt for 30 days (and of course keep the salt cell off), and no heater also for 30 days. I dreaded having more wait times, but the time flew by!
Congratulations and keep the pictures coming!!!
Suz
Now I can't wait to see the water all crystal clear!!! My pool was about the same 'lovely' shade of green yours is now. It won't take long. My PB gave similar instructions - we ran the pump on high for about 4 days, waited to add salt for 30 days (and of course keep the salt cell off), and no heater also for 30 days. I dreaded having more wait times, but the time flew by!
Congratulations and keep the pictures coming!!!
Suz
I really am glad you have enjoyed and I especially hope that someone lurking has taken some information from this thread to help them make their renovation decision.
This forum is a terrific tool. My PB was really persistent in telling me that GMS blue from NPT was the best tile that he had seen with flagstone. He swore that the glass tiles just didn't seem to look right. I was very happy he talked me into it. He was a really great guy, knowledgeable, honest BUT.....BUT....his best attribute was that he communicated. I could send him an email and he would reply within 10 minutes.
Here is the document that the PB sent me. It is a pretty generic one but I am sure it is fine. I have to go out of town tomorrow morning until next Friday but the pool company will be here Monday to begin their service weekly for 5 weeks straight and then go to twice a month.
This forum is a terrific tool. My PB was really persistent in telling me that GMS blue from NPT was the best tile that he had seen with flagstone. He swore that the glass tiles just didn't seem to look right. I was very happy he talked me into it. He was a really great guy, knowledgeable, honest BUT.....BUT....his best attribute was that he communicated. I could send him an email and he would reply within 10 minutes.
Here is the document that the PB sent me. It is a pretty generic one but I am sure it is fine. I have to go out of town tomorrow morning until next Friday but the pool company will be here Monday to begin their service weekly for 5 weeks straight and then go to twice a month.
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That is very thorough and easy to follow.
What test kit did he give you?
When you get to adding the CYA please do not put it in the skimmer. We have found putting it in socks and hanging them infront of a return works much better.
Kim
What test kit did he give you?
When you get to adding the CYA please do not put it in the skimmer. We have found putting it in socks and hanging them infront of a return works much better.
Kim
Re: Pool Resurface Project - UPDATE
Sorry but I have been way too busy at work and have not checked back in here in a while. I will read up on Aqua Bright. Another new thing I am learning now. Thanks for the suggestion.
Sorry but I have been way too busy at work and have not checked back in here in a while. I will read up on Aqua Bright. Another new thing I am learning now. Thanks for the suggestion.