Spa – Hot Tub Additions
Family Pools Inc can help you turn your swimming pool into a pool spa combo with water feature add ons that create a waterfall effect in your pool. Please do not hesitate to ask us for a quote. We can
Swimming Pool Resurface Layers – Be Smart
The key to any lasting project that involved applying a coating would be proper prepared foundation. This is true for the swimming pool plaster application resurface job. It would be impossible to determine what condition of the existing surface looks
Adding Chemicals to your pool
As the caretaker of a pool, how are you supposed to know how much chemicals to add to your pool? Most pool test kits come supplied with booklets, including charts to find adjustment criteria so that you are knowledgeable on
Fiberglass and Epoxy Pool Coatings
From time to time we get calls to resurface swimming pools with various coatings. I have seen all kinds of gimmick surfaces installed to vinyl pools and concrete/ gunite inground pools. Two of the biggest problem pool interiors are the
Floating Liner
In ground swimming pool areas with high water tables and heavy rain events, the water pressure under the pool can actually cause the liner to float. When this occurs, the liner looks like it’s actually inflated, and feels like a water bed when walking
Pool Chemical Testing
What chemicals should you test your pool for regularly? There are four main tests you should perform with a test kit. These tests include pH, chlorine, Total Alkalinity, and Calcium Hardness. Cyanuric Acid levels should be tested for on outdoor pools
Plaster Cracks Explained
From The National Plaster Councils FAX Cracking has occurred in my in ground swimming pool’s plaster. Why did this happen and how can it be remedied? There is more than one reason why an interior finish could be cracking. First, you need
REPORTING UNLICENSED ACTIVITY
How to report unlicensed activity to the DBPR The state of Florida requires a license; you can confirm licenses at www.MyFloridaLicense.com. Non-licensed contractors performing work which requires a license can be reported to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation Call the
What you need to know about Salt Water Pools
When you hear the word salt water you immediately think of the Florida ocean. However, pools can also have salt water, and they offer a variety of benefits. When investing in a pool it is important to weigh the pros
Florida Winters- How to Maintenance your Pool
Florida is known as the “Sunshine State”, however, when temperatures begin to lower from December on we do experience colder temperatures. Today I am going to inform you what steps you need to take to ensure your pool is properly
