How to Plaster a Swimming Pool ~ How to Finish a Pool ~ Ultimate Pool Guy - 2019

[@markrigneymd6570]

So we have sparred enough but serious question my gunite pool was clearly well built (before me) it was put in some time after 1986 and not any cracks but it is discolored in places so I coated with 2 part epoxy paint and reapplied after 4-5 years. It’s just fine but really prefer the plaster. What do you think about the roll on replaster products vs what you are doing here?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

the products you are mentioning will usually have bonding issues over time
the chip out process is to both remove the old plaster as well as create a rough surface for the new plaster to stick to
there is a product out there called "remuc" ??...not sure of the spelling...and this is an epoxy type product that rolls on to a pools surface

[@stalkersinparadise998]

Thanks for the videos and the humor. I have already demoed my pool and getting ready to replaster. Any chance you can tell me what is the correct mix of cement and type of sand needed so I can mix myself. I am in Hawaii so it costs a lot to have someone come do it and we don’t have a lot of money. Thanks in advance.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

i believe it is 2 bags of sand to 1 cement ...we us white sand and white cement also called marble dust ...hope this helps ....where ever you source your materials could also help you with your mixes for your region

[@stalkersinparadise998]

UltimatePoolGuy thank you. You are very helpful.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

no problem good luck with it

[@gloriahernandez7107]

If I use grey cement still the sand is going to be white correct?

[@15Kilo]

Does grout go on the bottom of the waterline tile, then the plaster meets the grout line? Or does the plaster go all the way up to meet with the bottom of the waterline tile and there is no grout? Thanks for the knowledge!

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

If this is new installation or you've demoed everything all the way out then yes plaster goes all the way up to the bottom of the tile no grout

[@15Kilo]

Yes sir, I’m replacing the tile and repairing some plaster bubbles. Thanks so much for the reply. Love your videos!

[@jcraigshelton]

Haha I love the cadence this guy has in speaking! I want him to do another video with same style and cadence, only on how to bathe and diaper an infant. That would be hilarious!

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

ua-cam.com/channels/lkRDVdMaG0A2w7HQTsFiDg.html
hey brother this is another channel that i work on and there are some pretty funny prank videos there if you want to check those out

[@cartracer64]

great video would have like to see pool with water in it. 20 grit finished seems rough. all 3 layers applied same day. with the gunite left so rough especially the steps the plaster finish would seem to be over an inch thick to cover the gunite? how long does replastering last as my pool is 25 years old with no replastering just a few stains but now top step is starting to come loose. i was thinking of patching the top step and painting all steps. thanks

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

This pool sounds ready

[@watsonira7]

I guess am old school I prefer throwing it on by hand. We usually don't have a lot of help and we take on holes that normally have twice as many finishers. Y'all are doing a great job. Take care.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

thank you for writing in
stay real out there!

[@shamalimangat1287]

Hey I want to plaster finish my pool ,it’s 550sft , can you please advise me how many layer of plaster ,Ratio , colour etc ? Thank you very much

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

2 layers is normal / white plaster / 4 bags white sand / 4 bags white cement / per batch is what you see in the video

[@presenceofeden2949]

Does the plaster must be done with the truck? Or can it be done by hands? And what is the best material that proctes against water

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

the work shown in this video should be done with a truck and experienced guys
for job quality and job safety reasons
there is "hand pack" method/technique
where you can use a mixer and wheel barrows
you will need more time and more men for this and it is more difficult but the swimming pool industry has a history of this type of construction as well
good luck

[@jacobwhite6870]

Those attachments to the boots! Can I get a close-up so I can re-man outta spare stuff from my shop, please?
Thanks in advance. Love the work.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

yes can you send an email address and i will get you some close up shots of the kleets

[@rbecker2971]

Great video, my new build is shot and ready for plaster. Waiting for spring, I’d like to send you some photos of my surface to see you you believe it’s in the condition needed to accept the plaster. In a previous post you mentioned your email address is in the about page I didn’t see it. Thanks!

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

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[@jennifercortez5089]

Hi, do you service or know anyone that's services the high desert area in Ca? What replastering and tiling would cost around these days ?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Feel free to send me an email here to discuss
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[@wesleyagrela6449]

In South Africa we only fill the next day to make sure it’s set

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Thank you for writing in

[@gotcha_girl1018]

We in Namibia too... the foundation will rot😬

[@pantx0]

I came here for the Spanish lessons! Hahaha! Good job guys!

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

😂😂😂😂
Thanks for writing in

[@gloriahernandez7107]

Hello guys, can I use grey cement or is better white? Any popular colors for pigmentation? Thank you

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

white , light grey, light blue and light green are all commonly used base colors

[@MrMudEagle]

How long does it need to dry before you start adding water? Im a little confused. Is it immediately while the plaster is still semi wet?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

There is calcium prills in the mix to act as an accelerator
So the stuff is burning as soon as it comes out of the mixer
So as soon as we are done installing it we start filling with water
Water filling is non stop (continuous) until completely full
Hope this helps you out

[@MrMudEagle]

@@UltimatePoolGuy Thanks pal!

[@johnwhite2576]

do you wait between each of the three coast to dry ? some pool companies only put on one coat !

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

there are a few different ways this could go
scratch coat / no demo / old plaster stays
= plaster 1 coat
los angeles
area/region
full demo and haul away of old plaster
usually 2 // sometimes 3 coats all applied at the same time from same batch mixer etc..
look into your region and what is a normal building practice
east coast//southern//western//europe overseas etc..

[@thomaskim3128]

Would you plaster over pebble tec? I prefer the smooth surface of the plaster. It would be easier to maintain.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

it is not the widely preferred method...meaning there is no demolition...but I have seen this done in a few rare occasions where a plaster surface was placed on top of a pebble finish and it did work...plaster was able to stick to the pebble finish just fine

[@PaleFace1974]

If you don't mind me asking. About how much do you charge to plaster a pool that size? No extra work, just the plaster.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Probably around
6-7 k ish
These days
Plaster pool + start up chemicals

[@MartinCabrera-qr2ht]

WHATS UP G.. if you were plastering 40x20 pool how many seafoam pigment bottles do you need?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Hello
A 20x40 pool is a larger pool
You should check with your materials supplier and your batch mixer size for the correct amount of pigment for each batch
And then make sure to be consistent with those measurements throughout your job
Hope this is helpful 👍

[@kobekiko475]

Hi there, do you guys work in Phoenix Az? Or have anyone for recommendations thank you
I’m thinking of doing this to my pool
It’s time
Been close to 20 years now I want to do it right

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

ua-cam.com/users/PoolRescuer
hello thank you for writing in
try Ryan at pool rescuers you tube channel
he has links to a real world web site there also
good luck !!

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

thepoolservicepros.com/
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[@khushalshah4050]

Hi, What type of plaster you are using? Can you recommend a specific product from Amazon/Home Depot

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Try to do a Google search for a local building supply or building materials yard close to you
Swimming pool plaster is a blend of white sand and white cement and usually an accelerator like calcium prills
The brand names could vary by region or by location

[@khushalshah4050]

@@UltimatePoolGuy Can I use plaster of Paris to patch or do I have to mix them myself?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

You should be able to go to at local pool store or perhaps on your Amazon search get yourself a small bucket of plaster patch you will still have to mix it but it will be at least the correct material for yourself 👍

[@stanislavsysoiev6616]

I can't see any concrete or reinforcement. Do you plastering directly on ground?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

No
This is a concrete structure pool
So we are applying plaster to the concrete shell

[@HanoverianEdison]

Wish you guys did work out in Maryland! Neat video.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Cool brother
Thank you for writing in 💥

[@MrBmxbrawler]

Your guys are good Mike. Being able to finish a pool properly that is half shaded takes a lot of skill and timing.
We used to set up A frames and a tent . To buy us more time and have a consistent setting time. Have your guys ever used tents?
I love the glass tile on this pool. 😍

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

We use calcium prills
In the mix so it's burning
I'm not sure if this is consistent with other parts of the United States but this is how we get 2 plaster jobs done per day 👍

[@MrBmxbrawler]

@UltimatePoolGuy yeah. We use calcium too. Always. But with the sun. Most people would lose it. 😆

[@MrBmxbrawler]

@@UltimatePoolGuy we also throw calcium flakes right into the concrete truck when we pour decks in the winter months. It makes a huge difference.

[@tulio3571]

Hi there , how do i know when i need to replaster my pool and about how long does the plaster lasts.? thank you

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

The national plaster council recommends replastering your pool every 7 years but I don't have any clients that maintain that usually it's every 10 to 15 years or so and during that lifespan you can acid wash the pool two to three times to extend the life and the durability and the aesthetics

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

During the summer we plastered two pools a day a morning job and an afternoon job

[@slyuzi3627]

my mexicans really know how to put in that work 🇲🇽

[@jasonl3404]

You mentioned “ we put black paint on any exposed rebar or any other area concerning rust”.
Is that any type of regular black paint ? I’ve heard of that if there is exposed rebar. Cutting it out and filling it with mud.
What’s your thoughts ?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

if the areas are bad enough repairs are made where we will cut the bad stuff out and mend in new rebar pieces
on a lower level simply putting paint on affected areas that are lesser and no repair is needed
a high quality paint that advertises rust protections is usually what we are using
hope that this helps

[@astralwerk]

What's the right mixture of cement, white sand and the color?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

each color is a different ratio , this was 2 bottles per batch and i believe that each batch is usually 1 to 1 with sand and cement
I can recommend to check with wherever you purchase your materials to confirm what the ratios will be for your color mix

[@summerrblu]

Can you use the pool plaster on the shower walls instead of doing tiles?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

The stuff needs to be underwater for it to be effective

[@GloriaLopez-qo8zk]

God bless you ultimate pool guy thanks for sharing your knowledge that makes you best and humility

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

hello thank you for writing in and for your comments
stay well out there!

[@sbrave]

Would like to see the finished job, as the walls didn't look so smooth. How much was this job? Need to do my pool in Vegas.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

You are correct
The walls were left rough
Like 20 grit sandpaper

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

💯💯💯

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Right now white plaster pools are going for some where around $40 linear foot includes demolition

[@shacruickshank3061]

Hi I love your work I'm into the same thing. I have a question. If a pool has rubberized pool paint how would you go about removing it to resurface with diamond brite?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

hello the pool needs to be completely stripped of the old plaster there are a few videos on the YT channel outlining this process

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

thank you for writing in

[@jamespetkanis8940]

Sandblasting is what we would do to remove the old paint (never would I ever suggest painting a pool)

[@ricardoferreira4013]

What is the brand of bond coat that you use? Thanks in advance!

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

there is no bond coat or base coat in this process this is white plaster / white sand and white cement applied to a fully demoed concrete structure pool

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Bond coat is usually when there is no demolition and layering plaster on top each other which is usually a regional decision based on where you live

[@johnwhite2576]

did you acid wash before plastering ?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

No
This is Los Angeles
We do full demo
So no need for acid wash
Just clean pool and start applying plaster

[@CristianHernandez-nn6fm]

My dad does pool finishes and I started going with him because My whole family since my grand father does this! I really wanna learn how to trowel because I don’t want to be the tile cleaning guy anymore 😂😂😂

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

right on brother...work yourself right up the chain!...thank you for writing in and checking out our work!

[@JoseTorres-qq5tu]

Same for me . I'm the third generation in the business. I was 10 doing floors,didn't finish them cause I couldn't hang but understood the concept. Crazy how you never know who's life is similar to yours or same life style until you ready a comment in UA-cam lol

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

@@JoseTorres-qq5tu thanks for writing in
stay real

[@sp33dylin]

Dang pretty cool 💯💯💯

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

🤜🤛

[@nickoftime7703]

How much does a job like this cost to get done?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

6-8k approximately

[@jonnythegreek1]

Informative video...thank you. Liked it all except for the use of profanity on your cap and between workers. Not sure what that had to do with the subject at hand.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

thank you for writing in and for taking a look at our work
this channel has already been identified to UA-cam and the Federal Government 'COPPA' agreement that our content is not suitable for children for instances such as that
2 reasons
this is what it is really like to be out in the field with me and my men...and we really do not edit that much
and self expression
this is who i really am and who my men really are
we are not fake and we are certainly not trying to live with other peoples rules on us
although i am sorry you were offended this is us and we do not edit our character

[@twczzkm]

@@UltimatePoolGuy Amen!

[@rolandchiong5424]

How do you waterproof your swimming pool, is it a surface applied material or an integral waterproofing material?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

hello thank you for writing in
for the type of job pictured in the video the plastering process is the waterproofing process
when we want to use a membrane sealer we will usually use thoroseal it is a 3M product and available most places
hope this helps

[@rolandchiong5424]

@@UltimatePoolGuy Have you used quartz from quartzon?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

This sounds like a potential add mix product to plaster
There is a 3M product that we use called quartz Scapes but that is used for finishing the pools
For example an alternative to plaster Pebble or glass finish would be a quartz finish
Alternatively I believe there are some quartz additives that can be added to a white cement white sand plaster job and these products are sold as some sort of hardener or increasing the bond strength type of thing
My experience is that these products are garbage and there really is no alternative for high-quality building materials and good workmanship but that is just my opinion

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Hope this helps

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

@@rolandchiong5424 no sir the quartz products that i am familiar with are from 3M company...i did look it up and it looks to be a quartz color additive...what type of finish are you going for?..do you know?
plaster
hydrazzo
pebble
glass
regular plaster w/ color (like in this video)
quartz
these are all popular and widely used methods and materials to use when finishing your pool surface

[@premierpoolplastering]

Liking those Premier Pool Plastering shirts.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

any phone calls you get from this video you need to send 15% $$ to:
[e-mail]
i know where you live !!

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

🤙🤙😁😁

[@homecaresolutions467]

Cool video man 👌. This was my first video I've watched of yours, and after this comment I plan to watch more.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

right on brother ....thank you for writing in and taking a look at our work
stay real out there!

[@homecaresolutions467]

@@UltimatePoolGuy the ones with the girls are better though lol

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Agreed!

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

✅

[@polecatjob]

great video and great crew. I learned a lot. Wish you guys had done my replaster but it would cost too much to fly you to FL.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Right on brother. Thank you for writing in and thank you for checking out some of our video work
Stay real out there
💪🕺🏾🎬📽📷📸

[@sabascasarrubias228]

Where in Florida do you need a plaster crew ?

[@trololo2349]

Do you guys know anyone that sells chromed flexible trowels?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Try online brother 🤜🤛

[@rolandchiong5424]

What do you call that pump you use to spray the plaster? Is that the same pump used for doing shotcrete works with cement, sand & gravel?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Yes it is a batch mixer with pump
Just no air compressor like in shotcrete
But similar process👌👍

[@flyby4by]

I noticed that you use a zip gun to remove plaster? How come no bond coat?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

What u see here is a chipped pool with plaster applied
The clipping is the demo and Scratch coat
In regions where clipping plaster is not widely done
Like colder Regions
Virginia
No clipping
Scratch coat
Then plaster
For example
But not usually both
Thanks for writing in

[@flyby4by]

@@UltimatePoolGuy I'm in Washington state. 2020 we hit 49th on top50 service PSN/Jandy. I've been saving up to buy a Hydrojet 40k trailer to keep my clients and sub out my plaster. We do cures already, maintenance, repairs. We are a 2 person crew as well. But licensed as general contractor. I like you cool calm voice makes watching your experience better. Thanks for that too.

[@MrDragonslayer170]

What chemical was added with the acid at the end?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

thank you for writing in...this can be any stain-out product or metal-out type product...this is to aid in keeping the plaster pure
I think in the video I held up "hasa super stain out" this is a popular and inexpensive product however it can be anything along these lines
hope this helps
stay real out there!

[@sierra0884]

Is elegan pools your company or the guys that replaster?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Im not sure I've never tried calling the # on the truck
We should try calling the #

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Elegan"t" 👍

[@johnswimcat]

Hi Mike, I am helping some friends in the UK restore an old concrete pool. We have screeded the floor and I have rendered the walls with a sand, cement and SBR mix. We were going to paint the pool but I'm wondering whether a pool plaster finish would be better. We'd like a blue colour if possible but that's not essential. Whatever we will have to do it ourselves. Will pool plaster be a better option than paint please?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

yes
a masonry product will always be superior to any painted surface
most pool paints are rubber or lead based and will rapidly deteriorate with chlorine and acid (detergent and corrosive)
however there are some regions around the world where a painted surface or a vinyl liner pool is widely used and normal and in those regions a painted pool would be recommended
for your application if you can tolerate working with plaster i would recommend that
if it unreasonable to consider that or financially out of reach then move forward with a painted surface pool and enjoy the pool area
hope that this helps

[@johnswimcat]

@@UltimatePoolGuy Thanks very much Mike. We're about 52 degrees north here in South Wales. I'm guessing that means we'd really be better off plastering the pool if we can do it well but failing that could get away with some sort of pool paint. I'm leaning towards plastering if we can do it well. Sider-Crete is a roll on and squeegee smooth plaster apparently. Can you recommend an alternative which might be available in the UK? We can mix our own if we know what to use but the problem may be finding an aggregate that is fine enough to roller on

[@InAllThingsBearHisName]

how much plaster did you use on this job and what type?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

I believe Lehigh white sand and white cement is commonly used
You can check at your local swimming pool supply what's available
It's a blend of white sand and white cement and an accelerator of calcium prills and it's mixed and blended specific for each job on site as you see in the video

[@buddtwin2]

That would not be a diesel pusher. A diesel pusher has the motor in the back hence the motor is pushing a truck with the motor in the front would be a puller

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Love this 🤜🤛

[@user-rm8rc1xi8g]

That is alot of work, look like you guys icing the cake, pool 🥮 LoL

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Yes we do!
thanks for writing in

[@neararsanvar701]

hello, what is the name of the green colored material you use?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

White sand
White cement
And
Sea foam green dye

[@neararsanvar701]

@@UltimatePoolGuy thank you🙏

[@bruceinaustin]

What is a negative pH?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

acidic water
use lots of muriatic acid to drop the ph and burn the calcium dust from the surface
its referred to as an acid start up and your pool contractor should know something about this method its been around for a while you can also check with national plaster council for more information

[@JeffreySmallwood]

that intro though was fire

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Thank you for checking in brother 🎬🎥🔥👌

[@JeffreySmallwood]

@@UltimatePoolGuy no doubt man. Your videos are fire. I just drained my pool and took the toile off and about to acid wash and power wash tomorrow and plaster that bitch. Any plaster recommendations for 20k pool diy? Greatly appreciate it.

[@JeffreySmallwood]

we are doing a youtube on it and will be sure to shout out you out on it.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

ok sounds good brother ...we also have 5 videos on the channel about acid washing if that is helpful for your project!

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

sounds good...we appreciate that very much

[@khiembolsa]

How much is job like this cost ?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

6-8k for white plaster for a pool that size

[@jamesortega8681]

so dig a hole apply it directly to the compacted soil? no rebars?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

this is a re-plaster on an existing structure...so
1. dig a hole
2. lay rebar cage
3. shoot shotcrete
4. shoot plaster finish

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

here is a video we did on shotcrete
maybe this helps with a better understanding of the steps involved
ua-cam.com/video/IE-fyJukXfk/v-deo.html

[@jamesortega8681]

@@UltimatePoolGuy ayt thanks!

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

👌👌💥💥🎬

[@CarlosGonzalez-fo5jj]

What’s the cure time between coats?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

im not sure if there is a set 'time' but there is some time in between batches for set strength and cure time
ive never seen anybody time this process but there are pauses between each batch for application, set strength and cure time
thank you for writing in and for your comments

[@RudyGold]

Epic!!

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

the guy that did the edit on this vid is a BEAST!!

[@4wdaddict41]

How long do you wait in between coats

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

The guys go around into the first coat and by the time the batch mixer is done preparing the next round they start once again I'm not sure if there's any fixed time limit but it's not sitting around and waiting the stuff has accelerant the calcium pills so it's burning so it's more fast than it is slow

[@4wdaddict41]

@@UltimatePoolGuy awesome thanks for your help also how much should i expect to pay for a pool with 18,000 gallons i got qouted at 15k and 9k and 6k from 3 different companies all of them using the same products.

[@a007kaz]

do you service San Diego area? wanted to get an estimate from you if possible

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

For construction-related work and remodel type of stuff we do travel
Feel free to email privately to [e-mail]

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Thank you

[@brandonbrice8851]

He’s cheap doing work that rough!

[@Hajjat]

How much does a job of that size cost?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

3.5 k
And
5k
Ish

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Depends on your material selection and your geographic location and obviously who you are working with but these are industry standard pricings I'm relating to you

[@Hajjat]

@@UltimatePoolGuy Not bad, thanks for sharing! Do you guys do in SoCal?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Yes los Angeles based
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[@haroldmccain3844]

Dawg you spend to much time doing prep work. Pool should be spic and span when you get there. Clean pool the day before, it will make you and your crews life much easier.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Sounds good brother
Thanks for the tip

[@joeypicazo2934]

These guy love each other 💩💨

[@oddssodds]

Do you have to seal the gunite, or concrete, before you plaster?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

No sir
The plaster is the sealer

[@mikegray5064]

Why not a nozzle and Air

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

im not sure
the methods in the video are consistent with the rest of the industry

[@ramcity05]

The Kamara man it’s krazy

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

thank you for writing in

[@austinb1824]

This guys' voice sounds like a straight Chad in a frat lol

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

My name is Mike tho
🤜🤛

[@freedomisley538]

Yoooo wtf did he scream for lmao

[@katykab00m]

Where do you get the colorant for the plaster?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

If you are doing white Plaster no pigmentation is needed if you are doing French gray it is common to use black pigmentation
We get our colors from SCP which is a local wholesaler to swimming pool contractor whoever is doing your plaster job should not only be able to provide you samples but also be able to Source the material to execute the work

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Hope this helps🤘

[@katykab00m]

UltimatePoolGuy I'm doing it myself. It seems like the plaster formulation is a trade secret (which I totally understand) and the supplies are only available to licensed contractors. I can't even special order white cement from my local hardware stores in anything other than craft sizes. This is my second time plastering a pool and I think I've learned a lot just by trial and error. The first pool I tinted my plaster with rit dye and it faded to almost white. I have a new plan for this next pool & I'll let you know how it comes out. Thank you so much for your help! 💜

[@katykab00m]

3 days into my replaster & it looks so bomb!! So far I'm very happy with the mad scientist colorant that I used. My hands are so swollen I can't make a fist though. Lol

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

@@katykab00m thats great to hear and thank you very much for the update!...you are a brave soul for taking on such a project...feel free to send us a picture or pictures if you like:
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[@paulyanez5198]

Was that a crow mating call 1:24 to
Go with that Native American music at the beginning.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Yessssir crows are good luck and known for bringing Good Financial Fortune
Im Native American but only half...the bottom half... from the waist down
Everyday I smoke the peace pipe

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

👌🤙☀️🍌

[@paulyanez5198]

How much did you charge for this job? I have a pool with the same linear square fee.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

a good rule of thumb is $36-$38 per linear foot with full chip out demolition
add +$500 for color

[@JannesVanSlooten]

Wouldn't it be nicer if the plaster was polished after curing? Is it even possible?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

there are other finishes that require a polishing afterwards / hydrazzo / quartz / i believe are 2 examples

[@paulyanez5198]

Do you mess with fiberglass pools??

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Yes

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

We can repair or remove completely

[@paulyanez5198]

I live in Bakersfield is that to far?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

What are you trying to do

[@paulyanez5198]

Filter glass pool is empty and warped I would like to go swimming 🤣😂 I would like to get it repaired and up and running.

[@SR20tony]

Ok million dollar question what’s a job like that cost for a customer

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Depends on your region
But probably
4.5- 6 k
This pool the customer requested some coloring and that usually sells for about $500 to $750 more and that is depending on the size of the pool

[@SR20tony]

UltimatePoolGuy so I’m in norcal my pool is 25k gallons

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

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[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Your job will likely fall within the price range I provided if you like to send us some pictures you can find my email address under the about tab on my channel page

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

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[@travist7777]

My spa/pool combo was white plastered on the same day in late October 2019. Both were filled in less than 24 hrs. The water balance has been perfect. On day 12, my spa began leaking from the light. The silicone repair didn't work. The plumbers came and pressure-checked the system and everything checked-out okay. The electrician came and properly repaired the light fixture 10 days later. The problem is that the spa was at various levels of empty and the plasterer said it takes 30 days to cure. (The builder said it's cures in only 14 days.) Cracks formed from the tile line down to, and along the bench seats, obviously from drying-out (air was low to mid 70s, during the day and 50-60s at night with low humidity.) I ran into a different plaster guy who said that if those cracks don't dissappear, due to re-hydration, you should make them re-plaster it. IS THIS CORRECT? After 3 days, with my mask and snorkel, I can still see faint, hairline cracks. I haven't paid any money, yet. I'm going to re-inspect it after this weekend. The plaster company's owner, who's a certified plasterer, came by and said it was okay, while I was not there. I don't know who to trust, and I don't want to have comprimised spa plaster with a shortened life because it cured too fast. And, I'm sure the builder doesn't want to pay to re-plaster the pool. WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND, PLEASE? THANKS!

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

hello thank you for writing in
is your issue with the leak at the spa light?
or the spider cracking seen throughout the work? and what sounds like general inconsistencies with the work
thank you

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

and is the spa still leaking from the light niche??

[@travist7777]

@@UltimatePoolGuy
Spa's not leaking anymore. My concern is that the plaster life-expectancy has been shortened due to it not being completely filled up for 7-12 days. Do you think the plaster has been degraded? And is it true that if the cracks don't disappear, it should be redone? Thanks.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

There really is no guideline about what should or should not happen the language with the Contractors State Board is defects associated with workmanship or material that were foreseeable at the time the work was performed
☝️ that is going to be the language that allows for legal recourse as well as identifying work that needs to be redone
It is common knowledge and widely accepted that pools that receive finish work need to be filled immediately that applies even to pools that get a high-end finish such as Pebble or glass they get acid washed the following day and are still filled with water within 24 hours of the work being performed
If your project went 7 to 12 days without any attempt at being filled with water I think you then have legal recourse using the aforementioned language

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

So if you are unhappy with the finished product and feel as though the work has been jeopardized you want to use the language that this was poor workmanship or a defect in the material that was foreseeable at the time that work was performed
I hope this is helpful and please keep me updated or let me know if more information is needed

[@k1tt7.c0m9]

Red tape is to indicate if they have any wall fittings or pipessss

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

We insert sponges into all open fittings to indicate where those are

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

And to not plaster over those

[@k1tt7.c0m9]

Nice nice

[@Afrocreolebombshelle]

Are you all Mexicans?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Yes!
From the waist down 👇

[@je1976]

why no bond coat?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Full chip out requires no bond coat
Only if you're layering plaster layers on top of each other which is a regional thing usually East Coast or Southern regions of the US
We are located from Los Angeles California and what you see in this video are the normal practices for this region

[@dbl88888]

Hi don't u need water proofing when plastering

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

The plaster layer is the waterproofing for the concrete shell pool

[@dbl88888]

@@UltimatePoolGuy wow. U answered! 😊 Thank you. May I know what's the components of plastering and what's best ratio for it. In the Philippinew it's not common to use this. Thank you very much

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

50/50
Approximately for white sand and white cement mixture
Plus
Calcium prills
Used as an accelerator to help the mixture dry

[@dbl88888]

@@UltimatePoolGuy thank you! I'm sure the info will help a lot of pool builders out there!

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Good luck 👍!

[@gootgoot6953]

Let’s continue to chief our uncle right!!!!

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Yes sir
Every day ✅👍

[@Sorangeltipo1]

hi, What is the name of that is placed on the shoe while they are doing the plastering?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

metal cleats...for traction purposes and to not disturb the plaster surface while its curing
hope this helps=)

[@Sorangeltipo1]

sill.. I do not know the name of that thing that you put on your shoes while the plaster is placed.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

cleats (kleets)

[@Sorangeltipo1]

@@UltimatePoolGuy thanks :D... I am learning a lot with your videos... I do not speak English very well, but I get a lot of information..

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

That's great to hear!
Thanks for checking out our video Work feel free to write in anytime👍👍

[@akeiajones6826]

Do you know of a company in the I.E? Looking for pool replastering

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

We might be able to help you out there we have taken drops out in the 909 before if you like to send me an email letting me know the scope of work you are looking for please
[e-mail]

[@akeiajones6826]

@@UltimatePoolGuy ok cool thx!

[@DM95183]

Plaster directly on soil? No concrete

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Sounds good

[@DM95183]

@@UltimatePoolGuy terrible

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Thank you so much
Nowhere in the video do you see that condition
Plaster on soil""

[@robertb7362]

Very informative. This is NOT DIY job.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Thanks for writing in

[@craigandanne85]

Didn’t even show the finished product. 😕

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

No just the process sir

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

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[@xMeta4x]

Add acid for a negative pH? Ummm

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Burns off the plaster dust as the pool is filling
&
Reduces start up time

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

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[@xMeta4x]

@@UltimatePoolGuy pH can't go negative. It's a value between 0 and 14. ;)

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Oh I see
I think for field technicians anything below the 7 range is "buried or "negative as its below the accepted threshold for swimming
Is where I got that
Thanks for writing in ...
And for the science lesson

[@caddieprom8608]

what area you in ! I need help! 😫

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Los Angeles
All areas

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

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[@caddieprom8608]

emailed you . thanks!

[@gootgoot6953]

Ooooooooooooooweeeeeeeeee...

[@katykab00m]

Lol at your español!

[@eduardopreciado3987]

Wow vato tha pool looks like a sh*****🤯🤑🙈

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

jajaja
who do the plumbing there?
lol=)

[@luisguerra1427]

How work good want pool finish to pool skill smart enough pool $200 no million crazy pool rent or free pool pay much money good for pool hot sun hate

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Thanks for writing in brother

[@777cygnus]

Richkey = mucho dinero $ 😷

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Orle!

[@katykab00m]

Omg you farted at him!! 😂 I do that to my daughter's!!

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Lol
That's hilarious
As children everybody thinks farts are funny and I guess that never goes away💩

[@brandonbrice8851]

Yikes. That’s terrible!

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

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[@luisguerra1427]

Cry sorry love swimming pool hate hot sun

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

thank you for writing in

[@oldtoothlesslion3975]

Sounds like you learned your Spanish in jail. Thanks for the vid.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

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