Without a doubt, the best tutorial video for replacing pool mastic for us rookie DIY folks. Took me a while to find this video. I now have all the tools & material to start on this project. Your video added confidence. So many different methods. Some use backer rod only for the base. Some use sand only. Your method of using both seems much better to me. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Daniel Saan thank you Daniel! What I did those years ago still looks great. Thank you for the kind endorsement of my rookie DIY. Wishing you great success on your project.
Thank you! Yes, so far it has held up very well. I also, replaced the gap material between our driveway and the sidewalk using the same material and process which has held up exceptionally well despite driving over it every day.
thank you for your video, i will attempt this operation next week,i hope the patient comes out ok. the dec-o-seal in the tube has a harder consistency and harder to work with, also more expensive.
Thanks for the video.....I am contemplating a DIY. I see that we shop at the same places, Samsclub & Costco. My favorite clock/ thermometer was demolished in a 2016 hail storm and I can't find a similar replacement :-((
I did acquire mine at CostCo, but it was many years ago and now the graphics are all faded and I have been thinking of either trying to find new graphics or possibly a new clock/Thermo.
Nice video, will try project using your video next week? BTW, I can't seem to find the Song The City by "21" anywhere. Can you tell me if it is on UA-cam, Pandora, etc? Thanks!
The song is from my band 21. We are just now finishing the album. It is currently in mastering and it will be on itunes in a month or so. I hope your project went well. Thank you for the comment.
Hi Atoof. Thank you for the kind comments. I'm not totally sure but I think your project would require two kits. My project was approximately 40 feet and I used most of the kit although my joint was wider than a standard pool joint due 10 years of settling which caused some separation of the pool and deck. Fabiola mentioned below that there is a material in a caulking gun tube which may be easier than mixing and using the kit, but the material may not be the same brand or quality. I like the idea of mixing part A and Part B as there is a chemical curing component instead of just air drying as may be the case with the caulking gun product. I need to do some research on that. Hope this helps!
No, do not add any kind of heat to this process. The mastic material should be kept cold until just before use to extend the working time or it will set up in process of trying to apply it. I had it stored in an ice chest prior to use and after mixing in the catalyst. One suggestion I received said you should not do this job in the heat of the day as the patio surfaces expand in the heat and then contract in the cold which can lead to separation after everything dries as the patio surfaces shrink in the cold weather or at night. This is a fun and rewarding DIY. Good luck!
I saw the price was $56 for the Deck-o-Seal, Leslie’s sells it for $115 😳. They’re saying I need 3 boxes. I’m going to attempt your method, Dr. you mentioned it took 5 hours, did that include procuring the materials, researching the “how to” and the prepping the subject area?
Hi Michael, No, I spent additional time gathering the necessary materials and there wasn't much online at the time to review as I recall. It's been almost 6 years I believe since I did the job and everything still looks great. Some good advice I received from another viewer was to try and do the job when it's not during the heat of the day due to expansion of the deck materials which could cause the product to stretch and de-seal during cooling in the evenings as the joint expands during cooling. Most of my time came from removing the old material and prepping the joint surfaces for the new material. Applying the new material goes pretty quick and then there's more time waiting for the product to dry. Good luck!
Thanks for the reply!! Did you by chance have to apply it to a vertical expansion joint? (I.e. a step) our pool has six steps around and they each have old mastic in the joints currently.
Ha "periosteal elevator!" Been there. Done that. Fellow 2thDoc (retired). I ended up using a curved linoleum knife which worked well for removing the old Deck O Seal. I'm leaning towards using Sika self leveling polyurethane sealant. It is sold in a 29 ounce tube (3 colors) for a larger caulk gun. Saw it in another youtube video and seems to work well. ua-cam.com/video/WLWcRv2gn7Y/v-deo.html Eliminates the need for the cooler and transfer to the squirt bottle. BTW the last time I used Deck O Seal, I just decanted it into a tall deli container and pinched the sides to pour it directly into the joint. Followed of course with the direction to "Rinse, please."
Ken S ha ha ha... why so much anger? Dude if you don’t like the music, turn down the audio or just don’t watch. Additionally, take a deep breath (in and then out) and I am certain everything will be ok for you. BTW: this is my channel and I post things which I find relevant, helpful and interesting to me. I think it’s reasonable for me to post “my” videos on “my” channel. Lol. Perhaps you should take your own advice and “do it somewhere else.” Lol.
Without a doubt, the best tutorial video for replacing pool mastic for us rookie DIY folks. Took me a while to find this video. I now have all the tools & material to start on this project. Your video added confidence. So many different methods. Some use backer rod only for the base. Some use sand only. Your method of using both seems much better to me. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Daniel Saan thank you Daniel! What I did those years ago still looks great. Thank you for the kind endorsement of my rookie DIY. Wishing you great success on your project.
Thanks Doc! I'm about to get a few quotes to re-do mine. If they are ridiculous cost-wise, I'm following your lead!
Thank you for this video. Just starting my research on this project and wanted to diy it. This video is super helpful and approachable
Thank you!
Nice work, great video. Now I know how to tackle this little annoying project that I've been putting off for months. Interesting music too.
This looks so good. You did a great job. Your planning ahead made it so successful.
Thank you C Rich!
Nice!! Music was sweet also- one of the best "real" how to vids out there
Thank you Frank!
Great video, very informative. Thanks Doc!
Nicely done video. I have a contractor using Volcom seal. This video showed me another option.
Thanks for taking the time to provide great info and detail. Has it held up well?
Thank you! Yes, so far it has held up very well. I also, replaced the gap material between our driveway and the sidewalk using the same material and process which has held up exceptionally well despite driving over it every day.
thank you for your video, i will attempt this operation next week,i hope the patient comes out ok. the dec-o-seal in the tube has a harder consistency and harder to work with, also more expensive.
Hope your project went well!
They also make a ready-to-use mastic in a caulking gun that allows more time to work the product. Same procedure though. Nice video.
I am a pool guy, but I will not do a root canal and post the video, good job you did.
Do you have any input on the sand before or after?
The bond between my pools enamel and the elastic composite material is broken. When can bring my pool deck in for a checkup?
Thanks for the video.....I am contemplating a DIY. I see that we shop at the same places, Samsclub & Costco. My favorite clock/ thermometer was demolished in a 2016 hail storm and I can't find a similar replacement :-((
I did acquire mine at CostCo, but it was many years ago and now the graphics are all faded and I have been thinking of either trying to find new graphics or possibly a new clock/Thermo.
Good luck on your search, and keep me apprised! I've looked EVERYWHERE for one that large.
Nice video, will try project using your video next week? BTW, I can't seem to find the Song The City by "21" anywhere. Can you tell me if it is on UA-cam, Pandora, etc? Thanks!
The song is from my band 21. We are just now finishing the album. It is currently in mastering and it will be on itunes in a month or so. I hope your project went well. Thank you for the comment.
hi Dr. cool instruction and music. Q: do you know if 96 oz kit is enough for ~ 80 ft long joint?
Hi Atoof. Thank you for the kind comments. I'm not totally sure but I think your project would require two kits. My project was approximately 40 feet and I used most of the kit although my joint was wider than a standard pool joint due 10 years of settling which caused some separation of the pool and deck. Fabiola mentioned below that there is a material in a caulking gun tube which may be easier than mixing and using the kit, but the material may not be the same brand or quality. I like the idea of mixing part A and Part B as there is a chemical curing component instead of just air drying as may be the case with the caulking gun product. I need to do some research on that. Hope this helps!
Great job and thanks for instructional video. Did you have to heat up the stuff with a heat gun to make it flow better? Thanks
No, do not add any kind of heat to this process. The mastic material should be kept cold until just before use to extend the working time or it will set up in process of trying to apply it. I had it stored in an ice chest prior to use and after mixing in the catalyst. One suggestion I received said you should not do this job in the heat of the day as the patio surfaces expand in the heat and then contract in the cold which can lead to separation after everything dries as the patio surfaces shrink in the cold weather or at night. This is a fun and rewarding DIY. Good luck!
Make sure you look at the Deck O Seal video and read the instructions before using! This a one time use product and sticky!!!!
OMG, now this kit costs at least $98-104, just 6 years after. +100% price. Did salary go up 100%? :)
Awesome video
Thank you!
I saw the price was $56 for the Deck-o-Seal, Leslie’s sells it for $115 😳. They’re saying I need 3 boxes. I’m going to attempt your method, Dr. you mentioned it took 5 hours, did that include procuring the materials, researching the “how to” and the prepping the subject area?
Hi Michael, No, I spent additional time gathering the necessary materials and there wasn't much online at the time to review as I recall. It's been almost 6 years I believe since I did the job and everything still looks great. Some good advice I received from another viewer was to try and do the job when it's not during the heat of the day due to expansion of the deck materials which could cause the product to stretch and de-seal during cooling in the evenings as the joint expands during cooling. Most of my time came from removing the old material and prepping the joint surfaces for the new material. Applying the new material goes pretty quick and then there's more time waiting for the product to dry. Good luck!
Thanks for the reply!! Did you by chance have to apply it to a vertical expansion joint? (I.e. a step) our pool has six steps around and they each have old mastic in the joints currently.
but how much of this procedure is covered by my insurance?
Ha "periosteal elevator!" Been there. Done that. Fellow 2thDoc (retired).
I ended up using a curved linoleum knife which worked well for removing the old Deck O Seal.
I'm leaning towards using Sika self leveling polyurethane sealant. It is sold in a 29 ounce tube (3 colors) for a larger caulk gun.
Saw it in another youtube video and seems to work well. ua-cam.com/video/WLWcRv2gn7Y/v-deo.html
Eliminates the need for the cooler and transfer to the squirt bottle.
BTW the last time I used Deck O Seal, I just decanted it into a tall deli container and pinched the sides to pour it directly into the joint.
Followed of course with the direction to "Rinse, please."
good job but the music got to go.
Woke. Up. Fell outta bed. Dragged a comb across my head. Made my way downstairs and drank a cup, and looking up, I noticed I was late.
I like the Beatles too, but wth is that comment doing here brotha?>
@@johnfoster5556 Well did you listen to the background song in this video? All the way to the end? 7:15
@@chrischambless I did, I finally did 👍
Was the music necessary?
Nope, but it's my video and the music is from my band and so it seems to hold some logic...
sam dawson ..... loved the video- so simple.. - and the music and the humor. thanks Doc...
Thank you Sam!
What is with the friggin Music. If you want to make a music mix do it somewhere else this is painful even if the video is good.
Ken S ha ha ha... why so much anger? Dude if you don’t like the music, turn down the audio or just don’t watch. Additionally, take a deep breath (in and then out) and I am certain everything will be ok for you. BTW: this is my channel and I post things which I find relevant, helpful and interesting to me. I think it’s reasonable for me to post “my” videos on “my” channel. Lol. Perhaps you should take your own advice and “do it somewhere else.” Lol.