It seems that it should be easy to fix and ecoFinish flake off, doesn’t it? It’s not quite that simple and here is an example based on a question we recently received. I have installed two Plungie pools over the Read More …
Acid washing of gunite pools: if your pool and/or spa has staining or discoloration, an acid wash may be performed to remove the surface staining, scaling, or discoloration. This can be done anytime, though it is common to perform an Read More …
Question: I have a gunite pool that has some iron staining on the bottom. What do I need to clean it ? Iron can usually be removed with an ascorbic acid based product like Natural Chemistry’s StainFree, and then the Read More …
When building our hybrid swimming pools, customers often ask about the use of rerod/rebar in the gunite structure. In this video Al explains the strengthening power of using rerod in the base structure.
We are lucky to be helping many new homeowners with their swimming pools in Southeastern Michigan this year. I’ve fielded a few calls where a homeowner asks some questions about pool service, and then decides it’s probably worth hiring an Read More …
The pool guy explains concrete, shotcrete, pumped cement and gunite.
Let’s face it, when it comes to pools, appearance matters. Some people love the look of a bright blue pool; others like the mystery of a seemingly black watered pool. How do you achieve all these effects? It’s simple: change Read More …
For all the pool knowledge you’re looking for, check out Ask the Pool Guy HQ. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about swimming pools, all in one place. Ask the Pool Guy is passionate about sharing the vast Read More …