Pool Tile Cleaning - Dustless Blasting

Pool Tile & Surface Cleaning with Dustless Blasting

Swimming is a great American pastime, which explains why there are over 10 million residential pools in the United States.

Over half are inground.

But it isn’t just a matter of filling it up and jumping into the water. Pools require regular maintenance. It’s not just a matter of aesthetics but for safety reasons too.

To keep a pool clean and running properly you must:

  • remove debris floating in the water that can clog the filter system
  • add chemicals to the water to keep bacteria and other disease-causing organisms under control
  • get rid of algae and mold from the surfaces.
  • remove calcium from the pool tile and rocks

All of these tasks take time and attention from the pool owner.

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Pool with new surface finish

How much does it Cost to Resurface a Pool?

Nothing beats jumping into your pool on a hot summer day, but the price of refinishing a pool can leave you wondering if it was worth it.  It may surprise you how expensive a concrete pool can get, so keeping it properly maintained should be a top priority.

Why is that?

Besides the usual prices to maintain your pool throughout the year, repairs and utilities can sneak up on you.  The surface on your pool is what seals it and keeps the water from leaking into the ground.

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Home with Pool and Outdoor Living area after planning

Planning your Pool and Outdoor Living Area

Are you planning to build an outdoor living area with a pool and patio?

Or just a new addition such as a pool deck? Our staff of customer service reps, design pros, and swimming pool consultants has seen and done it all.

In this post, we will discuss the things that need to be considered when planning and designing your pool and outdoor living area.

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Gunite Pools

Gunite Pools: Everything You Need to Know

If you have been looking to build a new pool, you’ve probably noticed that there are a lot of choices out there.

Perhaps more than you originally anticipated.

The most popular type of material to build a pool is concrete. Concrete pools are durable, long lasting, and made to fit any shape or size.

There are two main types of concretes used for swimming pools: gunite and shotcrete.

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Pool Finish Guide

Pool Finish Comparison & Guide

Your swimming pool gets exposed to a lot of water, chlorine, and general wear and tear over the years. At its basic, a swimming pool is a hole in the ground with water fixtures and a pool finish. The swimming pool finish prevents water from seeping into the ground through the concrete shell because concrete is porous.

You have several options when choosing the right finish for your pool.

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Pool Mastic

Pool Mastic: Everything You Need to Know

Purchasing and maintaining a pool are likely two of the most prominent costs you’ll have as a homeowner. That hefty investment is something you’ll want to take care of for years to come – hopefully, for as long as you’re in the house!

With a pool comes a lot of work and occasional repairs to ensure that everything’s working safely and correctly. Many pool owners, though, don’t know all the inner workings of a pool and how they go together to prevent water leaks. Therefore, it could be difficult to know the root of a pool problem and when a repair or replacement is in order.

Today, we’re going to talk about pool mastic, a crucial part of your pool that does a lot behind the scenes.

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Pool and Garden Safety

Ultimate Pool and Garden Safety Guide

While having a swimming pool can be fun during the summer months, it is also a serious responsibility. Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children and young adults from ages five to 24.

Every year in the United States, approximately 350 children under the age of five drown in swimming pools. However, older adults and pets are not immune to drowning in pools either, but it can be easily prevented.

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