In the 6 years we've lived in our house, we've tackled some crazy projects. Most of them have been successful and some, like Aaron retarring our patio roof, should be left to a professional. Our pool has needed to be repaired for a couple of years. We've put it off because we had other priorities (last year,we needed a new a/c in our kitchen...a/c is top priority when you live in AZ)
We couldn't put it off any longer and we only had a short time period to get this thing done. (The pool paint has to be applied at a certain temperature) It took us about 8 days from start to finish.
First things first...draining the pool...
We had to cover the area with a tarp to keep the direct sunlight out. Aaron rigged this up so we could get as much water out as possible.
then you have to schedule some time to play!
power washing. The plaster was in such bad shape that the algae found lots of places to hide...
sanding, taping, lots of patching and all that fun prep work...
getting ready to prime. I've got to give huge props to Aaron. He did the tough part of researching and planning all this out. He also did all the sanding...that was a big job.
We primed one night and then painted the next.
After it cured for 2 days, then it took another day and a half to fill...
Hooray!! We now have a pretty blue pool just in time for summer!
I cannot tell you how relieved we are to have this project DONE!! :)
4 comments:
Another reason for us to come and vist you guys!! Looks awesome!
Phew! That was a lot of work eh? But I am so jealous of your pool. I guess we will all have to come and visit!
congrats on a job well done! your pool looks great:) don't you appreciate your pool even more now?
Yes! It's such a huge relief!
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