Renovating a pool can be a great way to revitalize your outdoor space and enhance the value of your property. Here are several steps you might consider when planning a pool renovation:
When planning a pool renovation, be sure to consult with professionals in the industry, including pool contractors and designers, to ensure that you make informed decisions. Additionally, consider the long-term benefits and return on investment of the renovations, especially if you plan to sell your property in the future.
Restoring or remodeling a gunite pool, can include installing new plaster, tile, and coping, new pool plumbing as well as new pool decking. Gunite Restoration Inc. crews can significantly enhance the appearance and functionality of your pool.
Before starting any restoration work, it’s essential to assess the condition of your pool. Call Gunite Restoration Inc. for a Free Estimate of your pool remodeling needs. We serve all of New England. Gunite Restoration Inc. experienced Estimators will look for cracks, chips, and any other damage to the existing plaster, tile, and coping. Assess the overall structural integrity of the pool to ensure that it’s safe for restoration.
The first step in the restoration process is to drain the pool completely. This will allow for a thorough inspection of the pool’s shell and make it possible to work on the plaster, tile, and coping on your pool.
If there are any structural issues with the gunite shell, such as cracks or deteriorating areas, these will need to be repaired or replaced before proceeding with the pool plaster, coping and tile. This may involve patching, reapplying gunite, or even rebuilding sections of the shell, as well as installing structural staples into the gunite shell. Gunite Restoration Inc. are Experts in the gunite pool shell repairs. We basically invented the art of stapling cracks in a gunite pool shell. An important step that most pool companies fail at is the installation of the bonding agent to the pools existing plaster to prepare for a new plaster finish. Gunite Restoration Inc. does the application of this bonding agent better than any other pool company in New England. We apply multiple coats where all other pool companies only apply a light coat and sometimes to save on costs, these pool companies water down the bonding agent.
The next step is to install new tiles along the waterline and possibly on the pool’s steps and benches. Choose tiles that complement the overall design and aesthetic of your pool area
Coping is the material that caps the pool shell wall. It serves both a practical and aesthetic purpose. There are various materials for coping, including natural stone, concrete, or brick. Choose a material that complements your pool’s design and surroundings.
After the shell has been properly prepared, a new layer of plaster is applied to create a smooth, waterproof surface. This can be done using various materials, such as white plaster, colored plaster, or more durable options like pebble or quartz finishes. Gunite Restoration Inc. has highly experienced crews who specialize in the art of plastering pools. Gunite Restoration Inc. actually installs these plaster finishes for other pool companies throughout New England.
