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A pool should be full of water whenever possible. We’ve found that the issues you are experiencing with paint are pretty common. It’s very difficult to avoid roller tracks and matching paint is almost impossible if it’s done over several Read More …

We don’t move a heater to descale it. We just loosen the unions connecting to the heater and run the water through an isolated heater. It’s a bit of work and you need the right set up fittings but it Read More …

You could try to add a layer of tile, that will only add the thickness of the tile though, so it many not be much of a noticeable difference.

You can’t put tru-tile over an existing liner. You can however remove the liner, add the tru-tile track, and order a new liner with the specific truTile bead on it. We have converted a vinyl liner pool into a trutile Read More …

If you have water loss painting isn’t likely to remedy the situation. When the pool is acid washed it takes a layer off the surface, so if you do have leaks it will likely get worse. Some more troubleshooting is Read More …

Algae won’t grow in water that has extremely low pH and alkalinity. If the water is a dull metallic looking green I’d suspect low pH and alkalinity and you’d need to get those levels up – along with checking your Read More …

To install a pool you’ll want to excavate and level the ground. Depending on the manufacturers directions you likely don’t need pavers under it if you do the prep of the area per their instructions.

Chlorine takes care of organic staining and ascorbic acid takes  care of metallic staining. Once the ascorbic acid removes stains from surfaces (which it will do if it is metal based) the metals are back in the water and a Read More …