Pools

Reply to: I chose a Hydrazzo finish in my pool to gain a uniform look with no high or low variance. I can see the polish swirls in the surface as well as light and dark finish throughout the pool. Does anyone have a picture of their Hydrazzo finish pool that could be posted so I might compare? The surface is smooth to the touch yet I am very displeased with the look. Thank you

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Reply to: Found some pics for you of the French grey

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Reply to: There will be some mottling/color variations on all plaster finishes. It is more prevalent on darker finishes as more pigments are used. Application and finishing of Hydrazzo finishes must be performed correctly. After application, the crew will come back the following day and expose the finish with muriatic acid to bring out the aggregate and remove the creamy residue. The finish is then polished to make it smooth and further bring out the aggregate. Upon the finishing of the polishing, the pool must be filled immediately. Our preference is to truck water in. Adding a sequestering agent during filling is necessary. Close monitoring of the water chemistry is paramount namely, calcium hardness, total alkalinity and pH. We don't address adding chlorine for almost 2 weeks, if weather conditions allow. NO SALT for 30 days also. Even waiting until the following season is even better. Brushing the surface twice per day for 2 weeks should be done. For any finish to give good results, it all goes to the prep work and cleaning prior to the plaster application. Weather conditions and temperatures have an impact as well. I sunny locations, my contractor will set up a tarp over the pool to protect is from the sun. After the polishing is complete and pool filled, the tarp is removed.

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