Horizontal cracking in your swimming pool around the top edge or in the tile line can point to beam shear, which occurs when the patio pushes against the top beam of the gunite pool resulting in a horizontal crack. The Read More …
Many people wonder what the purpose of the expansion joint is on a swimming pool. The expansion joint is between the pool coping and the patio, and it’s job is just that, to allow for expansion and shifting of the Read More …
Do you have a tiled pool? Tiled pools have come a long way in recent years. You can find everything from your standard blue square tiles to eccentric designs and sea life artwork created entirely from tiles. Tiled pools tend Read More …
Karen checks out new tile options for our slide projects while visiting the 2014 Int’l Pool Spa and Patio Show in Orlando, Florida. For all the pool knowledge you’re looking for, check out Ask the Pool Guy HQ. Here, you’ll Read More …
In a follow-up to the question “When should I replace my liner?” Al talks about hiding the scum line and the difference between using real tile or a liner with a tile pattern at the top.
How to Seal Leaks in Tile Pools — powered by ehow In This How-To Video, Dan Harrison goes through the steps necessary to seal leaks in tile swimming pools. Host Dan Harrison from PoolAndSpa.com answers common questions about the care Read More …
…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 …
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 …