BRUSH!! Maintaining balanced water chemistry is essential for keeping your pool’s plaster in optimal condition. Proper levels of pH, alkalinity, and calcium hardness help prevent staining, wear, and damage over time.
Regularly testing and adjusting your pool’s water chemistry is key to preserving the finish and ensuring long-term durability. While it’s easy to maintain with routine checks, it is the homeowner’s responsibility to keep the water balanced.
For detailed maintenance instructions on how to care for your pool’s plaster, refer to PebbleTec’s website. By staying on top of water chemistry and performing routine maintenance, you can protect your plaster and keep it looking great for years to come.
If you are on a well pump that is susceptible to burning out, or if you have soft water, it may be a good idea to use a water trucking service to fill your pool. This is the homeowner’s responsibility. Using a professional water delivery service can ensure a safe and efficient fill without putting strain on your well or water system.
If you’re unsure whether this is necessary for your specific situation, discuss it with your Project Manager.
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- Prep – Step 1
- Apply Plaster – Step 2
- Acid Wash – Step 3: Typically, 24 hours after plaster application
- Pool Fill – Step 4: Immediately after acid wash.
The foam is an expansion joint between the pool coping and decking. After the pool is plastered it will be replaced with mastic. Follow these guidelines for the first 24 hours after mastic installation
- Avoid stepping on it
- Now swimming or spa use, or pool brushing
- Keep pets, and landscaping activities away
The pool will be full once the water level has reached halfway up the tile line.
Waiting for the rain is one way, but this may not be recommended if you’re in a hurry. Initially, most customers will use their water hose to fill initially. With regards to maintaining water levels, there will be a fill line in your pool that can be controlled from either your spigot or an irrigation zone.
- The acid wash crew will use a garden hose tied to an empty container to keep the hose from staining the plaster
- The pool is full when water reaches halfway up the tile line. Notify us once it’s filled.
Congratulations! You are the proud owner of a new pool and the maintenance responsibilities that come with it! There is a lot of information on Pebble Tec’s website that will specify what you need to be doing now.
Most homeowners will choose their plaster around the same time that tile and coping selections are made. Ultimately, you have some time for this. Your project manager will let you know when to start narrowing down a decision.