You’ve had glorious days enjoying your pool. It’s been a place of solace for your family and friends during both hot summers and harsh winters. As time goes on, you start to notice little cracks on the surface of your pool. Instead of brushing past it, you should contact pool resurfacing professionals immediately. Simply put, the longer you put it off, the more damage it will cost. Here are some pool resurfacing tips to help you get started.Pool resurfacing may seem like a complicated chain of events, but it can be completed in less time than most people think. Unlike pool renovations which can take a number weeks to even months to complete, pool resurfacing typically only take 3-4 days. Many try to make do with pool patches, but patching doesn’t always create a strong cohesion between the new and old materials. The patches can also easily fall off, so you would have to go through the patching process again and again. If one part of your pool begins to crack and deteriorate, problems in other areas of the pool will follow. So, to get your problems fixed once and for all, resurface your pool with a professional company!
The interior of all swimming pools will deteriorate over time. Some reasons include ground water, improper chemical usage, algae, and erosion. If there are cracks, blisters, and discolourations, you should consider pool resurfacing. Besides the visible damages, your pool also needs to be resurfaced if the chemical balance of your water is off. Having poor water chemistry and exposure to sunlight will cause damage to pool finishes. To help you, there are test kits available on the market to check the chemical levels in your pool. So test your pool regularly and keep a detailed log of the readings so you know exactly when you need to call for pool resurfacing.
One of the first stages in pool resurfacing is choosing what type of pool surface you want the pool resurfacing company to install. Plaster surfaces are very popular, as plaster finishes can last 12-14 years. Plaster is typically the most economical choice. Due to its flexibility and durability, fibreglass is also a great material to use. It’s smoother and longer lasting than plaster, absorbs less chemicals, and even resists algae stains. Quartz is also a good alternative. Not only is it durable, it also adds natural shine and sparkles to your pool water. Recently, pebble-based surfaces have become increasingly popular. Although they are the most expensive choice, they are the most chemical and stain resistant out of all the surface types.
Are you bothered by the small cracks and stains on your swimming pool, but don’t know if pool resurfacing is the right choice? Are you worried that small damage to your pool today can result in major damage in the future? Feel free to book an appointment today with Seaway Pools & Hot Tubs. We will provide you with professional advice on pool resurfacing. If you have any more questions or concerns, you can reach us at 905-294-8030, or our toll free number 1-888-494-8030, or by email at online@seawaypoolsntubs.com.
