Author: Jim

Staining is a detraction from the overall appearance or aesthetics of the pool, as well as an annoyance. Colored stained walls, floors, steps and other underwater surfaces can result from the untreated presence of heavy metals, such as iron, manganese and copper, in the pool water. These metals can occur naturally in water (especially well

When cement, sand, and water are mixed to form pool plaster, about twice as much water is added as is really needed to hydrate all of the cement. This is done because if the mixture is too dry and thick, it is almost impossible to place and trowel to a smooth finish. ​ What happens