How Long Does It Take to Resurface a Pool?

September 20th, 2018 Posted in Pool Resurfacing
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For in-ground, concrete pools, the surface is important for aesthetics and maintenance. A quality surface can reduce the cost of maintenance and makes it easier to maintain the right chemical balance, as well as protect the pool. While most quality surfaces can last several years, eventually they do need replacement. So, how much time should you plan to be without your pool during a pool resurfacing?

First, it will depend on the type of resurfacing and the size of your pool. If your old surface needs to be removed, that can take a day, then adding the new surface and often it is acid washed as a final step. Once in place, it does need to cure. You should plan the process will take a few days to complete, depending on the company you hire to install, the product and the size of your pool.

Although it may not take long to resurface the pool, it can take a few days to fill and get the chemical balance correct. You want to ensure the water is safe and the surface is completely cured before you begin using your pool again. Your pool renovation company can give you exact expectations on how long it will take, start to finish, to get your pool resurfaced and ready to use again.

While you will lose use of your pool for a short period, resurfacing is worth the trouble. It can give your pool a new look and protect it for many years to come. To learn more about the process, talk to your local pool resurfacing company to get specifics on getting your pool resurfaced.

Posted on behalf of:
Somar Pool Service & Repairs
401 East Las Olas Boulevard #130
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-800-0780

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Opening Your Swimming Pool

May 2nd, 2012 Posted in Pool Service
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It’s that time of year again when swimming pool owners across the country pull back the cover on their swimming pool and find out how much work they have to do to get the pool ready for summer.  If you closed the pool properly last fall and kept up with it over the winter, you should be OK.  If not, you may have a little more work to do this spring.

The first thing you have to do is to remove the cover.  Most people will have some dirty rainwater or melted snow in the cover mixed with leaves, pine needles, and other debris.  Carefully remove the debris and pump out the water.  If you have an older cover with holes that water can seep through, get as much of the dirty water out without forcing any into the pool or pumping out too much pool water.

Take the cover off being careful not to let any remaining water or debris fall into the pool.  Hopefully the water in the pool will be as clear as it was when you closed the pool last fall.  Remove plugs from all of the lines and turn the power on to the pump.

If necessary, fill the pool up to the proper level, start the pump, and check for any leaks that may have developed over the winter.  If all is well, let the pump run for  a few hours to circulate the water and then check the condition of the pool water.   Add any chemicals needed to bring it into the proper balance.

Once the pool is opened, regular pool maintenance will be needed to keep the water sparkling clear.  You can do it yourself or save yourself the trouble by hiring a good pool service.

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