It is hard to believe the holiday season is already upon us. However, given the recommended social distancing guidelines, the holidays may look and feel a little different this year and into the future. One thing many of our customers have been emphasizing, considering COVID-19, is the desire to create a more inviting, comfortable, and …
Florida Holidays – Making the most out of your pool deck and area Read More »
This is the second blog in our two-part series focusing on expecting the unexpected. It is important in the remodeling business to expect the unexpected. Unlike new construction, in remodeling you don’t begin with a clean slate. Often, remodels are constrained by the quality of the initial construction or by its unique features. When …
Step five, the final step the pool resurfacing process and the last in our mini-series of blogs on this topic! The last step of the pool resurfacing process is the chemical start up and final clean up. Over the past several weeks we have taken a deeper into the main steps in resurfacing your swimming …
That backyard swimming pool of yours is a blessing during the hot summer months, and it’s a smart investment for your home equity. You want to enjoy the cool water as much as possible, and an important part of that is making sure your pool looks as great as it feels. Damages to Your Pool’s …
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“Since pool plaster is composed of natural materials that have certain inherent characteristics, some amount of shading or color variation is a natural occurrence which should not be construed as a defect and which only enhances the natural beauty of your pool. Homeowner agrees that the plaster is NOT guaranteed for evenness of color and …
We are nearing the end of summer and the kids are going back to school, what are things you could do to enhance your pool while it is not being used as frequently? How about a full resurface of your swimming pool to freshen up the look of your pool and having it look brand …
Why You Should Use Bond Kote Before Plastering Your Pool Read More »
Increase Your Pool’s Usability Pool finishes will become pitted over time due to the excessive sunlight and chemical wear. When pitting occurs, it causes the surface of the pool to become rough. This can often lead to you not wanting to use the pool as often because it is uncomfortable. A new surface will eliminate this …
For those of you that want a little bit different look, there’s colored plaster. It’s made of the same stuff as white plaster, but a coloring agent is added as the plaster is mixed. There are two primary colors when it comes to choosing the color you want your water to be, blue or green. …
Over the past decade, pebble surfaces have increased dramatically in popularity and come in a broad range of colors and color combinations. One of the most popular reasons for this relatively low maintenance type of pool finish is the slight texture that makes for a slip-proof surface.
Today’s recommended pool refinishing material is an exposed aggregate product called Marquis Quartz. “Exposed aggregate” means that the product has small stones or “aggregate” (quartz in this case) that are exposed during the application and finishing process. Marquis is a factory blended mixture of polymer modified cement, quartz aggregates and various admixes specifically designed as …
