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Old 01-18-2013, 07:45 AM
 
Location: Myrtle Beach
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My pool needs to be refinished. It's a gunite inground pool. Can anybody recommend someone they have had experience with?

Thanks
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Old 01-18-2013, 09:38 AM
 
Location: Spring Hill, Florida
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I have to get mine redone as well. Plus my decking needs attention. So, I'll be paying attention to this thread.
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Old 01-18-2013, 10:28 AM
 
Location: Massachusetts
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Have you ever considered having it tiled??? I don't know if it an option but my bf tiled pools at the YMCA's so I wondered if that would be an option to 'refinishing??
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Old 01-18-2013, 12:12 PM
 
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I would check them out:
SEKAS CUSTOM POOLS

Im not sure how much they charge to redo a pool, but I've seen their work and it is very nice.
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Old 01-18-2013, 12:37 PM
 
Location: Myrtle Beach
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Have you ever considered having it tiled??? I don't know if it an option but my bf tiled pools at the YMCA's so I wondered if that would be an option to 'refinishing??

A tiled pool would be great since they last forever. But I have heard you can;t have the typical curved bottom. Plus it is much more expensive than getting it refinished with Plaster, Quartz or PebbleTech.

If it was possible and comparable... I would do tile. Great suggestion!
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Old 01-22-2013, 10:57 AM
 
Location: Massachusetts
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A tiled pool would be great since they last forever. But I have heard you can;t have the typical curved bottom. Plus it is much more expensive than getting it refinished with Plaster, Quartz or PebbleTech.

If it was possible and comparable... I would do tile. Great suggestion!
Well the pools he did WERE curved bottom, but they used mosaic tile they go right along the curves beautifully...something to look into.
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Old 01-22-2013, 11:19 AM
 
Location: Spring Hill, Florida
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Considering some of the biggest eyesore areas of my pool involve tiles (popping out, loose grout, etc), I have to wonder about the wisdom of going with an all-tile pool. To me, each tile is a potential point of failure. The one guy I had out for an estimate recommended not replacing the tile I do have for that very reason. He said anything more than a decorative row of waterline tile is asking for trouble down the road.
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Old 01-22-2013, 02:28 PM
 
Location: Massachusetts
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Considering some of the biggest eyesore areas of my pool involve tiles (popping out, loose grout, etc), I have to wonder about the wisdom of going with an all-tile pool. To me, each tile is a potential point of failure. The one guy I had out for an estimate recommended not replacing the tile I do have for that very reason. He said anything more than a decorative row of waterline tile is asking for trouble down the road.
Hmmm...maybe it was the product they used to 'set' the tiles??? Idk but I would think to do it in YMCA's etc where they would most likely prefer lower maintenance and still went with mosiac tile..I am no expert and I agree popping tiles would be an eyesore for me as well but even with tile floors if not done properly tiles will pop..but, I kind of agree why bother if there is any potential for trouble later on..
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