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How do you repair cracks in the pebble tec around the pool and hot tub?
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∙ 13y ago
First of all have you found the cause? Pebble tec cracks because either it doesn't get a good bond to the shotcrete or the shotcrete is cracking underneath the pebble. Cracks found in pebble tec must be patched with pebble patch or caulking. To perform a patch that you care about blending with the existing pebble takes a great deal of experience. Great results are possible but not likely until you have made several patches.
Also one of the common issues with pebble tec cracking is not so much the material,but rather how much pebble tec is applied to a certain area of the pool/spa. For example, pool steps tend to get more material applied on the transition/curveof the step tread and having too much material can cause a delamination after time. Most rolled bond beams being exposed to the outdoor elements will experience bond failure in time. Most cracks can be repaired by the average homeowner with a little bit of handy skills and pebble patch kit.
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Your pool has several small cracks The material is pebble tech How can you fix it?
Drop the water below the cracks. Remove loose cement and texture down 1/4 inch. Mix the Pool Pebble Repair compound. Apply the compound to the crack and wipe off excess. Allow to cure for 12 hours.
What is the better pool Pebble sheen or gunite pools?
Pebble sheen is the finish on the surface of a pool gunite is the cement that a pool is constructed from in other words you can finish a gunite pool with pebble sheen.
Where can you buy pebble tech for a do it yourself project?
SCP usually has it in stock you can reach them at www.scpool.com If you need installation contact Scuba Pool Repair- Repairing your pool Underwater: 800.330.7068 or visit www.scubapoolrepair.com
Hi, I have a fiberglass that was install 15 years ago. I notice that there a bubbles in the pool recently. i'm going to get cracks , what can I do to prevent that.?
If the cracks are in the surface layer of the fiberglass, the problem can be rectified. These "spider" cracks form in the gel coating of the fiberglass, due to pressures that can occur from a pool that was not installed quite level, for instance. These types of cracks aren't structural. If the bubbles are raised, I would call a pool repair service.
Is pebblecoating a pool better than plaster?
It is not necessarily better, just different. The pebble finish can come in mini pebble and regular pebble. The mini pebble is pretty close to the quartz aggregate finish(diamond brite) as far as texture, feeling. The regular is much rougher on your feet( kids and sensitive soles can vouch for that). As a contractor I hear this question all the time , and the answer is: if you use your pool frequently, go with quartz aggregate, if you care about the way your pool looks, then go with pebble. Pebble will be around 30% more than quartz aggregate. It is really a matter of preference. Premium Pool and Pavers, Odessa , Florida 727 271 5975.
How do you repair pebble tech?
Depending on what the repair consists of you can actually do most pebble tec surface repairs yourself, you just need a chisel and a hammer and a little skill to read directions and the ability to use a small trowel. you can research pebble tec patch kits on the internet and find a kit that matches your color.
What do you use to repair cracks between the pool deck and the coping?
caulk NO...caulk shrinks and cracks. Use a self leveling polysulfide compound like Sika or Deck-O-Seal. Now I am talking about the space between the coping and the deck and not cracks in the actual deck.
How do you repair sinking concrete around an inground pool that's causing cracks and is supporting it in small sections digging out and packing with crushed stone acceptable to prevent further washout?
You have to look for the cause and remedy that first otherwise you will be repairing the concrete over and over. The cause of the deck to "heave" is probably a leak in your pool or pool plumbing.
What is the best type of vacuum to use on a pebble tec pool?
The Great White pool cleaner
I have a pebble tec pool and the people living here before we bought it didnt take care of it and theres white crap all over the pool and my guess its calcium any ideas how to get it off myself?
If it is under water, it is most likely a build up of alkalinity. An acid wash will be necessary to remove it. Pebble Tec does not recommend an acid wash because there is the potential for loosening the pebbles. But there is no other alternative except replacing the Pebble Tec. Shop around for a person that is experienced with acid washing Pebble Tec. Maybe ask your friends or a pool store for recommendations. If tech is careful, your pool should be fine. If you have a white line around the top of the water (either on tile or the Pebble Tec itself), that will be a calcium buildup. Pebble Tec recommends professional cleaning with magneseium sulfate (brand name MaxxStrip). They do not endorse using glass beads.
How do you repair and repaint the cool decking around the pool?
My pool deck is a knockdown texture surface, and then a acrylic finish and it is peeling up, from start to finish how do i repair it.
Can you use a wire brush on a pebble tec pool?
Yes
