Here is a question we get quite a bit. When the pool walls or stairs have staining, you can use a product like StainFree to take the color off of the pool walls, and it is returning the iron into Read More …
Category: Case Studies
Be Prepared for the Unexpected during Tile or Coping Repairs
…guest post by Karen, our tile and coping specialist I recently went to do a tile repair where I was told about four, maybe five, feet of tile was missing. When I asked how the pool wall looked where the Read More …
…but I can buy it cheaper online…
Here’s a funny story about that comment. Well maybe not funny, but it illustrates a good example of why many pool companies have pricing and installation policies. We quoted a heater for a customer. The price was a little more Read More …
Merlin Safety Covers- Pool Guy Recommended!
“The pool looks the clearest it ever has in 20 years of opening the pool.” SmartMesh Merlin Cover Installed 2013, Saline, MI – Happy Pools. Happy Customers. Happy Pool Guy!
Sand Changes Recommended Every 3-5 Years
“The pool looks the clearest it ever has in 20 years of opening the pool.” SmartMesh Merlin Cover Installed 2013, Sand Change May 2014, Saline, MI – Happy Pools. Happy Customers. Happy Pool Guy! *Sand Changes are recommended every 3-5 Read More …
What is an Acid Wash? How do I know when I need one?
An acid wash is when muratic acid is applied to a plaster, pebble or aggregate finish of a gunite swimming pool to dissolve and remove material build up and staining from a pool surface. Acid washing removes surface stains and Read More …
SikaFlex for Horizontal Expansion Joints
The joint between the pool coping and patio is an area that should be sealed to prevent water from weeping in and affecting your swimming pool. Many people mistakenly believe the joint is simply cosmetic. It is also functional and Read More …
FAQ: What do I need to do when I convert my pool to a salt pool?
Question to Ask the Pool Guy: We are replacing our pool liner after 10 yrs. We are also switching to a Salt System and was wondering if there was any special steps I needed to take before adding the salt Read More …