Hi TFP Crew!
The portion of this post italicized was included in my introduction post. Hi (again) everyone!
As the title states we decided to let our service company handle our recent remodel. We were in the process of making other changes to the house and had more funds leftover in the budget so we decided to spruce up our little pool spa as the plaster had seen better days.
We are still going back and forth with the vendors on the pool trying to make sure it was done correct. If you want to read more on the horror story of our remodel (which wasn't as bad as it sounds, but it wasn't good either) please go read my review on Yelp: John B.'s review of Solscapes (Link removed my mknauss - TFP Mod).
So, why am I here?
My main goal is to become educated enough that I can handle routine care and feeding and optimize the longevity of our pool. The secondary goal is to get feedback on the current look of our brand new remodeled pool. I've seen quite a few minipebble finishes and none seem to have the same level of plaster and aggregate discoloration that I see in my finish. As an ignorant homeowner I lack the knowledge to debate with my installers and look to this community to educate me on both my near terms (getting this right) and longer term (learning to care for my own pool) goals.
Thank you in advance!
Remodel Pool (spa?) photos below. This finish is Stonescapes Tahoe Blue. Again, I'm not sure if this is how it is suppose to look. The finish was installed last Thursday. The next day a guy showed up, did an acid wash, dropped the hose in the pool and left. My service person came the next day, added conditioner and chemicals, and said not to heat it for a week. He did mention that it might need another round of acid but also might settle in time (I don't know what that means?).
He hasn't come back to check it again.
I'd really like the group's overall impression as to what these photos show. While I'm open to any other suggestions you, the panel of experts, might have; I'd like this to be focused on the finish of the remodel. Happy to answer any questions you might have for me. Again, thank you for allowing us regular water noobs to jump in and join your community.
Close up of the step:
The portion of this post italicized was included in my introduction post. Hi (again) everyone!
As the title states we decided to let our service company handle our recent remodel. We were in the process of making other changes to the house and had more funds leftover in the budget so we decided to spruce up our little pool spa as the plaster had seen better days.
We are still going back and forth with the vendors on the pool trying to make sure it was done correct. If you want to read more on the horror story of our remodel (which wasn't as bad as it sounds, but it wasn't good either) please go read my review on Yelp: John B.'s review of Solscapes (Link removed my mknauss - TFP Mod).
So, why am I here?
My main goal is to become educated enough that I can handle routine care and feeding and optimize the longevity of our pool. The secondary goal is to get feedback on the current look of our brand new remodeled pool. I've seen quite a few minipebble finishes and none seem to have the same level of plaster and aggregate discoloration that I see in my finish. As an ignorant homeowner I lack the knowledge to debate with my installers and look to this community to educate me on both my near terms (getting this right) and longer term (learning to care for my own pool) goals.
Thank you in advance!
Remodel Pool (spa?) photos below. This finish is Stonescapes Tahoe Blue. Again, I'm not sure if this is how it is suppose to look. The finish was installed last Thursday. The next day a guy showed up, did an acid wash, dropped the hose in the pool and left. My service person came the next day, added conditioner and chemicals, and said not to heat it for a week. He did mention that it might need another round of acid but also might settle in time (I don't know what that means?).
He hasn't come back to check it again.
I'd really like the group's overall impression as to what these photos show. While I'm open to any other suggestions you, the panel of experts, might have; I'd like this to be focused on the finish of the remodel. Happy to answer any questions you might have for me. Again, thank you for allowing us regular water noobs to jump in and join your community.
Close up of the step:
