Swimming Pool Renovation

Swimming Pool Renovation Specialists

A refreshed look at swimming pools

Renovation and Remodeling Expertise

RENOVATION

PDX Pools is an Oregon based pool renovation specialist who can reimagine your pool and transform it into a beautiful and refreshing outdoor oasis.  Your swimming pool is a costly investment, and if you aren’t happy with its appearance PDX Pools can provide a high quality remodel to give you the pool you have always dreamed of. Turn your drab, bland swimming pool into a relaxing and breathtaking oasis.

POOL RESURFACING SPECIALIST

All swimming pool plaster can lose its luster and wear down over time and use, no longer resembling the vivid look or bold tones of colors reflected by the water when the pool was originally constructed. PDX Pools offers an incredible selection of plaster renovation choices in varying aggregates and colors to completely revitalize your pool, providing a cost-effective option to bringing your swimming pool back to what it once was visually and functionally.

POOL TILE & COPING REPLACEMENT

Pool tile at the waterline provides both protection and a decorative element to the overall aesthetic of your swimming pool. Over the course of time and use, it is natural for your pool’s tile to begin showing signs of aging, usually visible with water stains and fading, as well as, cracking and breaking off the pool shell. You may also prefer to change the pool tile based on personal preference, especially if you have purchased a home with an existing pool and want to update the look.

POOL STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS

Have you recently moved into a house with a pool? Are you looking to modify your pool to meet your family’s enjoyment needs? PDX Pools specializes in pool structural modifications ranging from making your pool shallower, adding a Baja shelf (sun shelf), adding a bench, modifying your pool entrance (steps), and custom work. PDX Pools can make your modifications and direct the pools design to best fit your lifestyle, family needs, or outdoor oasis vision.

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What does the typical pool plastering process looks like? While every project is as unique just as our clients and their pools, there are some common aspects to every pool plastering project PDX Pools completes. Below is a short rundown of the plastering process followed by our trained and experienced plastering team while working with pool owners.

How Long Does Pool Plastering Take?

The most commonly asked question is “How long will it take you to plaster my pool?”
 
A: The answer depends on how big your pool is and how much work must be completed. If your pool has suffered extensive plastering damage or other cosmetic issues, the process may take longer to complete. However, many pool plastering jobs can be completed within a 1-2 weeks. Our team will walk you through what to expect in the initial stages of consultation when it comes to a pool plastering process outline below.

Pool Plastering Process

STEP 1: Choosing Your Plaster Type and Color.

Every successful pool plastering job begins with clear and concise communication. We work closely with every client to build a project estimate and timeline that will explain scope of work work that must be completed to replace pool plaster. Our team will show you the pool plastering color options available for your swimming pool. We will guide you through what color best fits your pool! Our goal is to help you understand the process and feel comfortable along the way.

STEP 2: Draining The Pool of All Water With Pump

The first step in a quality pool plastering job is to drain the pool entirely. Most customers utilize a submersible pump to expedite the draining process.

Using a submersible pump is the fastest way to drain your pool. It acts like a vacuum to remove water quickly, but the process must be monitored while the pump is running. A garden hose siphon is another option for draining out water, but it will take much longer.

STEP 3: Relieving Hydrostatic Pressure & Avoiding "Pop-Up"

Removing hydrostatic pressure from under your swimming pool is a critical part in the replastering process. This will allow the pool not to “pop up” during the pool plastering project. Since the water is no longer within the pool, there is nothing holding the pool down in its place, which can result in your entire pool popping up! This is why it is critical for the Hydrostatic pressure to be removed.

STEP 4: Prepare The Newly Drained Pool for Plastering

Once the hydrostatic pressure is removed from under the pool, the next step is to prepare the pool for plastering by undercutting all waterline tiles. Undercutting allows us to work in the plaster once we begin.

STEP 5: Assess The Drained Pool for Hollows

Once the pool is fully drained and prepped, our next step is to fully inspect the swimming pool walls and to look for any cracks, hollows, and other things that may cause a problem with the longevity of the resurfacing job.
Hollows occur when calcium nodules mature. They create a hollow space beneath the pool’s plaster surface, usually causing deterioration, bubbles, or delamination overtime. These “hollows” or voids can be caused by a number of things, and it is normal for all pools to have them. We cover up to 15 percent of these hollows, which is usually enough for most pools being replastered at the proper time. Once hollows are knocked out, cracks are addressed, and the pool is fully inspected, we begin to wash the pool walls with muriatic acid (If needed).

STEP 6: Wash Entire Interior of Pool with Muriatic Acid

Washing the pool walls with muriatic acid allows us to remove a thin layer of the surface and helps remove stubborn stains, calcium deposits, ect. that may be on the previous plastering finish done on your swimming pool. It also helps to roughen the surface and allows the bonding materials in step 7 to bond the old finish with the new finish better.

STEP 7: Utilize a Bond Kote Material as a Bonding Agent

Next, it is important to add a bonding material to ensure proper adhesion between the old and new pool plastering finish. Bond Kote material is an acrylic modified cement and sand mixture made up of one-part resin and one-part bonding cement. Once these two parts are mixed, they then are rolled or sprayed onto the pool wall and flooring, allowing for the bonding between the old and new to occur.

STEP 8: Applying the New Plaster Finish to the Pool

Finally, the pool is ready to receive the first layer of pool plaster. Pool plaster will be applied over a scratch coat and will have thickness of 3/8 to ½ an inch. Once the new plaster layer is applied, the finish will be smooth troweled. This plaster layer will fill all hollows that we hammered out to ensure a long lasting finish to your replastered swimming pool. Once again, hiring a professional pool plastering team will help you avoid any potential issues that may happen as you drain, prep, and replaster your pool. Not only will PDX Pools professionally renovate your pool, we will also guide you through the whole process.

STEP 9: Hand Wash Entire Surface to Prevent Over-exposure & Roughness

This simply removes any uneven surfaces that may have occurred during the application process. It also allows for the roughness to be smoothed out so new pool plaster is easy on your feet!

STEP 10: Final Inspection of The Pool Plastering

Before filling your pool with water, one final inspection will take place to ensure that the plastering has been appropriately applied. If any fixes or updates are needed, the team will take care of those prior to refilling. This measure-twice, cut-once approach limits the potential for any issues or mishaps.

STEP 11: Refilling The Pool & Chemistry Balance

Once the final inspection of the pool plaster is complete, it is finally time to refill the pool with fresh water! We strongly encourage our customers to higher an trained and certified pool service professional to ensure the NPC recommended start up procedure is followed. The most important part after a pool is replastered is to ensure that the chemistry within the pool is maintained at the proper PH level. Not maintaining your swimming pool at the proper PH can result in a damaged finish, less life-time on your finish, and even stains that are hard to remove. The cleaner and more maintained your pool’s water is, the longer you can expect your new pool plastering to last!

Your New Plastering is Complete and Ready to Use!

Your newly plastered swimming pool has been refreshed, looks new, and is perfectly ready to use.

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