Pre-Renovation Considerations
 
 
This Page will provide you with a checklist of items that are sometimes overlooked when a pool renovation is contemplated. Our Sale representative will be happy to discuss further with you any pool upgrades you may be considering.
 
 
• My old plaster looks terrible. Would I be able to paint or acid wash my pool to make it look better instead of incurring the expense of a resurfacing?
 
 
Painting the inner surface of a swimming pool is, at best, a short-term solution to improve the appearance of a pool. Rodriguez Bros is frequently asked to remodel pools that were painted only a short time previously. Additional charges are often necessary when resurfacing painted pools due to the difficulty in removing multiple layers of paint. Older pools that are acid washed will initially appear bright, but often become very rough to the touch due to the increased porosity in the plaster caused by the acid.
 
 
• What else should I consider doing to the pool at the same time as it is being resurfaced?
 
 
Upgrade finish such as Diamond Brite or River rok: It is far more durable than plaster and aesthetically pleasing.
 
 
• Tile and coping:
 
 
The time to replace tile and coping is before a new pool finish has been applied. Cantilever decks: You can give your pool a new look by cutting back the cantilever deck and installing rock or brick coping around the edge of the pool.
 
 
• New decks:
 
 
Consider replacing your decks in conjunction with your pool renovation. If decks and the pool are being remodeled together, this gives us the opportunity to set your new pool coping and tile absolutely level since we are not inheriting existing decks that may or may not be level.
 
 
• Plumbing and electrical under the decks:
 
 
If decks are being replaced, this would be the time to consider replacement of plumbing and electrical runs. Copper plumbing and galvanized electric runs should be replaced with non-metallic pipe.
 
 
• Skimmer:
 
 
Whether or not decks are being replaced, your skimmer should be evaluated for possible replacement. Certain skimmer designs are problematic.
 
 
• Floor cleaning system:
 
 
Floor systems are sometimes of little value in terms of cleaning the pool. We are able to cover over the cleaning heads and install a “sweep” type pool cleaner that is often more effective.
 
 
• Pool light:
 
 
A pool light that looks fine in the old pool sometimes no longer looks that good against the new pool finish. We offer upgrade lights with color variation capability. We can also assist in verifying that your light circuitry meets current electric codes. For example, many older installations do not have GFI shock protection.
 
 
• Fittings:
 
 
Unless otherwise directed we will replace only “standard” type fittings. Wallsteps: Plastic wallsteps are often in poor condition and should be replaced prior to the pool being refinished.
 
 
• Pool/spa suction:
 
 
Inlet suction in your pool/spa can be especially hazardous to children. It is important to review how water is returned to the equipment pad and consider “split-suction” in some cases.
 
 
• Trim tile:
 
 
Trim tile is eliminated when a pool is refinished. If you wish to replace trim tile on your steps and benches, it must be specified on the contract.
 
 
• Equipment:
 
 
If decks are being replaced and the electric run travels under the deck area, this may be the time to consider future power requirements at the equipment pad. Adding a pool sweep booster pump, for example, may require power in excess of the power service to the pad.
 
 
• Pool control system:
 
 
We are able to install a controller that can mount on a wall in your home or we offer portable controller units. You can even control your pool / spa using a phone from any location.
 
 
• Chlorination / cleaner system:
 
 
We are able to install state of the art chlorine generation and oxidizer systems for your pool eliminating the need for chlorine applications.
 
 
   
 
 
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