What is plaster?
Plaster is the finished surface material of the pool that is applied over the gunite.
How long will it take to restore our pool?
Depending on what is being done to your pool, we try our best to have the job done in 5-10 days depending on weather and time of year
How will you replaster our pool?
Depending on the condition of the plaster, we will either chip the existing plaster or, if the finish is solid, we will sandblast and multicoat the existing plaster and apply the new plaster over the bond coat.
How long will it take to re-plaster my pool?
For your convenience, we schedule all are replastering projects to occur on consecutive days. The number of days will depend on the amount of work ordered and on weather conditions. However, here is a typical project schedule:
PHASE 1 – We drain your pool.
PHASE 2 – A crew will remove your old plaster, tile, coping, etc.
PHASE 3 – New coping is installed.
PHASE 4 – Your new tile is installed.
PHASE 5 – We plaster your pool and begin refilling it with water.
When plaster is installed, your pool is "substantially complete." Plaster is a smooth waterproof material, which coats the interior surface of your new pool. The Plaster Crew will install the interior fittings such as the main drain and rope anchors.
When they are through, the Plaster Crew will wrap the end of your garden hose with a rag, and leave the hose turned on, resting in the deep end of your pool. Once you have started filling your pool, please follow these important guidelines:
1. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, STOP THE WATER UNTIL IT REACHES HALFWAY UP ON THE TILE! This is critical! If the water is stopped, there is a high risk that the fresh plaster will develop a permanent stain or ring at the water line. Or the remaining exposed area could dry out and develop checks or cracks.
2. Try to protect your new pool from dust, dirt, and leaves while it is filling. BUT DO NOT GO INTO THE POOL TO REMOVE DEBRIS! You may use a FINE MIST SPRAY to hose down dust or dirt into the pool water.
3. Please do not turn on any switches or try to operate the pool pump or light. We will turn on the equipment after the pool is full. Any attempt to operate any of the equipment before the pool is full and before we have properly prepared it could lead to electrical shorts or serious equipment damage.
4. CALL our office when the water reaches halfway up the tile. We will schedule a site visit and perform the Start-up
How long will it take to fill our pool?
The length of time required to fill a pool depends on a number of variables such as your local water pressure, the number of hoses being used, and the size of the pool. The average pool takes 24 - 36 hours to fill and it is important to remember that the water should not be turned off until the pool is completely full.
Our pool was just prepared for resurfacing. Why is the surface very uneven with large holes and streaks?
It is important that our crew remove all of the old delaminating plaster prior to resurfacing. A rough surface is expected in most pools since not all areas are delaminating. Once the new plaster or pebble has been installed you are not able to see the previously cratered areas.
We just had the pool re-plaster and when the lights are on at night the surface looks rough and lumpy. It feels smooth to walk on and looks fine in the daytime. If I hadn't noticed the lumps and gouges, I would have believed the pool was perfect.
Throwing a little light across a surface will illuminate every imperfection (try a flashlight across a counter top) that you could never see otherwise. It's true of any pool surface, but less noticeable in say, a commercial pool, where multiple lights soften shadows. As long as it isn't rough to touch or walk on, this won't affect the service life of the surface.
You have two options:
Soften the light by using a smaller wattage bulb or a color cover over the lens (available in blue, yellow, green and red) OR aim the return 'eyeballs' up and have the system run at night during the hours you're likely to be out by the pool. When you ripple the water, imperfections in the pool surface disappear.