Renovation in Northern VA... (DIY and Subcontractor)

[Carla_IL]

Well I must be crazy, but part of this is the DIY'er in me. Some work I am doing and some I am subbing out. So today was demolition. Last week was installing automation (Easytouch 8)(Screenlogic), new pump (Superflo VS), SWG (IC40) and some actuators. I will attach a picture of the tile and coping I have chosen. Trying to decide what I do with the dang wall. Should I do a water feature hmm not sure. Opinions are welcome.

 

[ajw22]

Some thoughts on Water Features - Further Reading

 

[Davileet]

This looks eerily familiar to what I have been doing. Lucky for you the damage is not that extensive to that bond beam.

 

[kimkats]

So in to cheer this one on!! AND to be glad I am NOT the one doing that work!!! What took are you using to get that tile off?

@Davileet is sure DOES look like the work you have been doing! Here is link to your thread so y'all can share some beers over the work! Bond beam repair

Kim

 

[jimmythegreek]

What's the plan for the deck you keeping it? I'm assuming you will replaster the pool after tile.

 

[Carla_IL]

Jimmy, Several days over the next week scraping grinding and using paint stripper to remove the paint power wash and stain.

 

[jimmythegreek]

Gotcha. If you are doing the coping yourself be careful its alot harder to fit like that than an install and then new deck. Dont be scared to trim that coping so the overhang is right if needed

 

[Carla_IL]

Slow and steady... I have no idea about style I am an engineer and geek. I need opinions:

1.) Travertine around entire spa lip or
2.) Tile...

 

[kimkats]

I say BLING tile that matches the waterline tile!! Can I pick it out????? Pretty please???

Kim aka the BLING QUEEN!

 

[Carla_IL]

Sure this is waterline tile...All around or just the top

 

[kimkats]

All around AND the top. Make it the same height as the water line tile. Take and share a pic of the spa from inside the pool look straight at it.

 

[Carla_IL]

Here you go. Ready for bling.

 

[kimkats]

Now you HAVE to use the BLING tile on the spa. I would do it as the water line tile inside and outside the pool as well as on the top of the spa wall! NOW comes the hard part. That curve of the spa top could cause some problems if your tile artists are not true artists with a big saw. Is there a 1x1 of the same tile?

 

[Carla_IL]

No only 1x2 but I sub out the tile and they appear to be artist from their work.

 

[kimkats]

GOOD! If they are artist maybe they can match this work: Yes really - another Houston pool! Now it is a straight edge so will be a little harder but............pride in a job can make many things happen!

 

[Carla_IL]

Today's progress.....

 

[kimkats]

OH YEAH! I see me some BLING!!!!

Kim

 

[Carla_IL]

Yesterday's progress.

 

[kimkats]

OH they are doing a great job with the tile!!!!

 

[Carla_IL]

Almost done... Plaster today some clean up and water tomorrow. Grinder the concrete earlier this week. Will paint on Monday after more clean-up. (More good pics in the morning.)