Remodel 1980s A&S Pool Northern Virginia
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jdomke1
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Remodel 1980s A&S Pool Northern Virginia
I've got ME21 in my pool built in '05. Difficult keeping them looking that nice. Getting the whole pool replastered next summer and this is one thing I'm thinking of changing out.
I've got ME21 in my pool built in '05. Difficult keeping them looking that nice. Getting the whole pool replastered next summer and this is one thing I'm thinking of changing out.
Sandblast completed. They didn't do a very thorough job on the spa. Not sure if that is okay. I can still see some blue paint in the deep crevices. They left a mess in the deep end which I guess the plaster guys will clean up.
I might replace this photos with another set once the sun hits the pool.
I might replace this photos with another set once the sun hits the pool.
kevreh
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The lip on the coping is pretty bad due to slab settling, in that spa photo. Since our pools are pretty much the same and your a few miles down the road, of course I had the same problem....lol! I had a company come out about 6 years ago to do concrete jacking (inject concrete in little holes to lift it). Worked pretty good. I know you're not going to be here for long, but thought I would mention it. At this point you should check the gap between the plastic overflow and the concrete to make sure there's no cracks or gaps for water to seep into.
Thanks for letting me know. If you don't mind me asking, how much was it and what company did you use? You can inbox me if you don't want to post it in the forum.
kevreh
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Might as well post here. It was A-1 Concrete Leveling. Think it was around $2k, but every job is different. Really, if your spending much more then that then you should probably apply that to a new patio. The holes aren't that noticeable once the fresh concrete ages a bit. They can't promise the slab will stay lifted forever, but they have good prices to come back and make tweeks after a few years.
jdomke1
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What makes them hard to take care of? I think I know but don't want to guess.
Kim
The gold seems to fade.
That would be sad as it is such a pretty part of that tile. Thanks for the follow up!
Kim
Kim
Tile was installed today. It took them 3 hours. They have a system. All these two do is install tile 7 days a week from march to July.
Oh man, I love the tile! It looks fabulous - great selection!! I'm so bad at visualizing something, but you nailed it. Those guys did a beautiful job. You can tell that's What They Do!!!
Just having the new tile already makes things look newer and more modern!
Just having the new tile already makes things look newer and more modern!
kevreh
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They have SKILLS!!! WOW! I love it! Nice when someone cares about doing a good job!
Kim
Kim
Yes, the tile in the corners are cut into slivers. It was obvious these guys have done this, a lot! It was two guys and they said they do hundreds of pools a year from VA, MD, DC, PA, WV, DE.
The replaster was completed this morning. The step and spa edges are now rounded instead of 90 degree angles. The only issue I see now is that the plaster is too thick for my spa jets. My returns are non-threaded and I guess I need to find some deep push type returns. Any ideas on where to find something?
There is such a demand that I couldn't get water trucked in, so I have to refill the water myself.
The guy in charge of the crew said that I don't need to wait to swim. It is just me, so he told me be careful when I exit up the steps. It will be a challenge to keep my lab/otter mix out of the pool. I've tried blocking the pool with furniture, but he will just jump from the sides and give me the "look" so I will move the furniture so he can get out of the pool. I think I will have to leash him to keep him out.
There is such a demand that I couldn't get water trucked in, so I have to refill the water myself.
The guy in charge of the crew said that I don't need to wait to swim. It is just me, so he told me be careful when I exit up the steps. It will be a challenge to keep my lab/otter mix out of the pool. I've tried blocking the pool with furniture, but he will just jump from the sides and give me the "look" so I will move the furniture so he can get out of the pool. I think I will have to leash him to keep him out.
Yeah you want to have your otter wait a day or so for the plaster to get harder.
Put a washcloth or sock over the end of the hose to get the metal off the plaster and it will act as a filter as well.
Kim
Put a washcloth or sock over the end of the hose to get the metal off the plaster and it will act as a filter as well.
Kim
- Jun 18, 2015
- 712
- Pool Size
- 11000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40