How to Choose the Best Pool Surface

December 1st, 2017 Posted in Pool Remodeling
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If you are adding a new pool or renovating your existing pool, you will need to decide what type of pool surface will be best for your needs. There is a plethora of options to choose from that all offer benefits. When it comes to pool surfaces, there are a few factors that will influence your decision: cost, durability, functionality and aesthetics. Here are some things to consider about these factors to help narrow down the best surface for your pool.

Cost

Your budget will impact which surface you choose, but it should not be the main determining factor. Keep in mind that although some surfaces may have a higher initial investment, they can last years longer than more affordable options.

Durability

You want a pool surface that will last and hold up to the elements. Surfaces that are fade and stain resistant are beneficial and will keep your pool looking great for many years. Consider pebble or quartz surfaces that offer some of the more durable options for pools.

Functionality

Your pool’s surface needs to protect your pool, but it also needs to be functional. You want it to be safe for your family and guests. A non-slip surface can prevent accidents, but you also want it gentle on feet.

Aesthetics

A sparkling surface can transform the look of your pool. Whether you are adding a new pool or remodeling an older one, you want a surface that will add beauty to your backyard and pool space.

There are many pool resurfacing options that encompass all these factors. Talk to your local pool remodeling experts to discuss the best pool surface to meet your needs and add value to your home.

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Somar Pool Service & Repairs
401 East Las Olas Boulevard #130
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

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5 Ways to Transform Your Old Pool

June 27th, 2016 Posted in Pool Remodeling
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Is your old pool looking tired and out-of-date? An old pool can make your outdoor living space look shabby, detracting from the beauty and value of your home. You don’t have to replace your pool to get a completely new look. Remodeling your old pool using one or more of these five transformation options can make your old pool look new again.

  1. Resurface. One of the most dramatic ways to update your old pool is resurfacing. Adding bright, beautiful pebbles or a sparkling metallic surface can make everything old new again. Plus, new surfaces are available that will last up to ten times longer than older options.
  2. Add a spa. While a spa will not change your pools appearance, it can update your pool area. When combined with new decking or resurfacing, adding a spa can create a brand new look for your backyard.
  3. Add features. If your old pool is bare, a natural waterfall, colored lights or fire features are a great way to add some pizazz to your pool.
  4. Modernize your pool. If you have an old, classic or traditional pool, consider adding some new modern features. Tanning ledges and beach entries are excellent options to modernize your pool area.
  5. Update your decking or coping. Sometimes all you need to make your pool look new again is to change its surroundings. Adding new pavers, tile or brick around your pool can give it a more stylish, updated look.

Get your pool ready for the summer by adding some updates. Call your local pool remodeling company today to get your pool transformation started.

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Somar Pool Service & Repairs
4581 Weston Road
Weston, FL 33331
(954) 840-8544

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3 Excellent Additions for Your Pool

April 10th, 2016 Posted in Pool Remodeling
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Is your pool area in need of a makeover? Even if you can’t afford an entire pool renovation such as pool resurfacing or a new pool deck, there are some less expensive additions that can add to the beauty of your pool area. Sometimes just adding a water feature or changing the aesthetics a little can transform the entire look of your pool. Here are three ideas to give your pool some extra pizzazz before swimming season is here again.

Waterfall

Want your pool to have a more tranquil appeal? The look and sound of trickling water is relaxing, making a waterfall perfect for your private oasis. Waterfalls are an inexpensive addition to your pool that still offer beauty, without changing your entire pool area.

Pool Lighting

Another inexpensive option to add dimension to your pool area, especially at night, is creative pool lighting. Adding underwater colored lights in various hues will create a vivid centerpiece to your outdoor living area for those late night parties during the summer.

Fire Feature

Fire and water together can make a spectacular sight. Adding a fire feature is an exotic addition that will enhance the beauty of your pool area. The reflection of the flames in the pool is a dramatic effect, sure to impress your guests at your next late night patio gathering.

Don’t wait until the busy swimming season to get started on your pool upgrades. Now is the perfect time to add some beautiful features to your pool to give it an aesthetic boost before your first pool party of the season. Call your local pool contractor now to learn more about adding one or more of these options to your pool.

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4581 Weston Road
Weston, FL 33331
(954) 840-8544

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Benefits of Aggregate Pool Finishes

October 28th, 2015 Posted in Pool Remodeling
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Have you been considering resurfacing your pool, but you’re confused by all the choices available? Pool resurfacing is a big business, especially in the warmer regions of the country and there are many options available. However, if you are looking for a top-quality finish that will be unique and durable, aggregate pool finishes may be the option you should choose for your pool. Here are some of the benefits of using Pebble Tec, the leading brand of aggregate pool finishes:

  • Unique surface. Since Pebble Tec uses aggregate from stones and seashells from all over the world, each surface is unique. Although finishes may look similar in color, each one is made from natural and completely unique pebbles.
  • Excellent warranty. Since aggregate is so durable and Pebble Tec only allows licensed installers to sell their product, they can offer one of the best warranties in the industry on their aggregate pool finishes.
  • Non-slip, non-stain surface. Aggregate finishes are excellent for pool surfaces due to their natural non-slip qualities. Pebble Tec is also stain-resistant, ensuring it will stay beautiful for many years to come.  It is also easy to maintain.
  • Color variety. Pebble Tec has 18 lovely colors to choose from for pool resurfacing, giving you ample choices to match your pool surface to your outdoor living space design and style.

Pebble Tec is regarded as one of the best pool finishes available. However, you do need to use a licensed and trained applicator to have this product installed. Talk to your local pool renovation specialist to find out if they are licensed and trained to install Pebble Tec products through their company.

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401 East Las Olas Boulevard #130
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

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Can Your Pool Affect the Value of Your Home?

March 24th, 2015 Posted in Pool Remodeling
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If you are considering selling your home in the next few years, you know how competitive the housing market is at this time. Buyers have the upper hand in most areas of the country, having a choice of many homes available for sale. To make a good impression on buyers, it’s important to have a home which is aesthetically appealing as well as structurally sound. If you have a pool that’s seen better days, it may be bringing down the value of your home.

Three Reasons to Renovate Your Pool

If you have an older pool, it’s probably showing signs of wear. Most pools need to be resurfaced once every 10 years or so, and liners eventually need to be replaced. If you’re trying to sell your home, your pool should be a selling point, not a drawback to buyers. Consider these reasons to renovate your pool before you try to sell your home:

  • Extra costs. Buyers will be looking for anything with the potential to cost them money down the road. An old pool is not a benefit; it’s a financial responsibility.
  • Aesthetics. Aesthetics play a big role in winning a buyer over when selling a home. A stunning pool may be the tie-breaker when they are choosing between your home and another on the market.
  • Lifestyle. A beautiful pool speaks to a certain lifestyle, which attracts home buyers. Having that oasis in the backyard is a status symbol many buyers are looking for.

Before putting your home on the market, consider having your old pool renovated. It could make a big difference on the value of your home and how quickly it sells.

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4581 Weston Road
Weston, FL 33331
(954) 840-8544

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Diamond Brite Pool Finishes

February 3rd, 2015 Posted in Pool Remodeling
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Traditionally commercial and residential pools have always been constructed with a white coping along the edge, with a tile band below the coping to the water level and then a white plaster finish in the pool shell.  While functional, it was also pretty plain and is not visually very appealing.  The use of various colors in the coping and stone have helped, but it was the introduction of Diamond Btite pool finishes really took pool design to the next level.

Available in a wide variety of colors, Diamond Brite finishes are possible due to state of the art polymer modifications to cement and natural quartz.  The result is a very hard and durable pool finish that will last for years.  The finished product provides both a wide range of functional and aesthetic benefits, which will enhance any commercial or residential pool or spa.  Functional benefits include a slip resistant surface, which is still easy of the feet of swimmers, as well as a surface that is fade and etch resistant.

Aesthetic benefits include a pool surface that adds depth and another dimension to the pool.  One of the big things that most people notice is that the finish makes the water and sparkle, especially in the sun, as the sunlight reflects off of the quartz in the pool and the water, which is actually very calming and makes the pool even more inviting!  Diamond Brite pool finishes are used in both new pools, as well as in pool renovations, where combined with a new coping and new water line tile can make any pool look like new!

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401 East Las Olas Boulevard #130
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

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Pool Renovations and Resurfacing Tips

July 4th, 2013 Posted in Pool Remodeling
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Much as wear, tear and weather take its toll on our buildings and infrastructures, so does it also affect your swimming pool. Long-term exposure to chemicals and the elements of mother nature, can add age to your pool, leaving it crying for a face lift and a makeover. Sitting by your tired, old, pool after a long day at work can be depressing instead of relaxing. Maybe it’s time to give yourself and your pool a new look. Your pool and its surroundings are a reflection of your individual tastes and creativity. It can also be an extension of your home’s entertainment space and should blend with the style of the rest of your home.

Whereas once there were very few pool designs to choose from and little variation on materials that could be used, today there is a wide varietyof attractive pool designs and materials available. High quality materials are commonly used to renovate swimming pools (such as marble or porcelain tiles), and, when combined with the newest building techniques, you can have the pool of your dreams, while working within your budget and matching the architecture of your home.

Other aspects such as lighting and landscaping can also add to the look and feel of your pool area. However, don’t fret about the details of your pool remodel or renovation. Instead, contact your local swimming pool professional contractor and let their experienced design team create a new look right before your eyes. Your local swimming pool remodeling professional should be able to help you transform your existing backyard pool into an outdoor getaway to be enjoyed for years to come.

 

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Creative Pool Renovations and Resurfacing

May 5th, 2013 Posted in Pool Remodeling
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Much as wear, tear and weather take its toll on our buildings and infrastructures, so does it also affect your swimming pool. Long-term exposure to chemicals and the elements of mother nature, can add age to your pool, leaving it crying for a face lift and a makeover. Sitting by your tired, old, pool after a long day at work can be depressing instead of relaxing. Maybe it’s time to give yourself and your pool a new look. Your pool and its surroundings are a reflection of your individual tastes and creativity. It can also be an extension of your home’s entertainment space and should blend with the style of the rest of your home.

Once there were very few pool designs to choose from and little variation on materials that could be used; today there is a myriad of attractive pool designs and materials available. High quality materials are commonly used to rebuild pools (such as marble or porcelain tiles), and, when combined with the newest building techniques, you can have the pool of your dreams, while working within your budget and matching the architecture of your home.

Other aspects such as lighting and landscaping can also add to the look and feel of your pool area. However, don’t fret about the details of your pool remodel or renovation. Instead, contact your local swimming pool professional contractor and let their experienced design team create a new look right before your eyes. Your local swimming pool remodeling professional should be able to help you transform your existing backyard pool into an outdoor getaway to be enjoyed for years to come.

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