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I've been in the pool business for 19 years. All that's necessary is a couple of simple, inexpensive changes in the pump room and the wall return. We make this change frequently in the industry.

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If part of a newly sprayed gunite pool shell is not identical to the opposite side can that portion be built up more to match or be redone?

If it is newly sprayed it should not be a problem.


Is a vinyl gunite or fiberglass pool better for a waterfront home on a bay with a high water table in Florida?

Your high water table can effect any swimming pool type. You do have a couple of things going for you there in Florida. First there are alot of professional pool builders available to you. Be sure to get one with a license and insurance to cover all liabilities. Get references of experience with your type of build also, look at some jobs if possible. Ask questions, how high is the water table and how will you install the pool? How much extra will dealing with the water cost? Is the cost a fixed or variable one? Will I have to monitor anything after my pool is built? Warranty and Warranty for any water damage? You get the idea. As far as which one is better? They are all three great products and will fit a variety of budgets with the vinyl most likely being at the low end of the budget scale and the fiberglass and gunite at the upper end of the scale and all with the ability to add many features to enhance your families pool experience. Ease of maitenance and high tech finishes are all available with todays swimming pools, you will be amazed at your options. Enjoy your families new resort and don't forget to hire a licensed and insured swimming pool professional. It great to go get a pool and enjoy all the family times it will provide. Here in Michigan we sucessfully install in all conditions with both gunite and fiberglass and vinyl, after all we are the Great Lakes State. good swimming getapool.com


How many bags of cement to make one ton of gunite?

A LOT! Gunnite is make by mixing cement, sand, and water in an approximate ratio of 1 part cement to 4-6 parts sand with 1 part water using a high pressure spraying mechanism. Please note that the major component in gunnite is SAND and not cement. With this as a guideline, a 50 pound bag of cement would be mixed with at least 200 pounds of cement (approximate total mixture weight of 250 pounds). Thus,it would require approximately 8 such mixtures to equal 2000 pounds (2000 divided by 250 = 8) and since there is one bag of cement per mixture, it would require around 8 bags or 400 pounds of cement. Furthermore, one 250 pound mixture (containing one bag of cement) will cover approximately 5 square feet at a depth of 1 inch. So, to build a pool of any decent size, you will need MANY TONS of gunnite. Hope this helps ...


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What are gunite specs?

"Gunite",is a name used to typically designate a mixture of 1 part Portland Cement and 4 parts sand thoroughly mixed dry, passed through a Gunite Machine, and conveyed by air through a rubber gunite hose, mixed with water at the nozzle, and deposited by air pressure. The large amount of air pressure serves to mix and compact the mixture. The result is a wonderfully smooth, hard surface.


What is gunite coating?

Gunite is a mixture of water, cement, and sand applied through a pressure hose to produce a dense layer of concrete. This is used most often to line tunnels and repair structures.


Once a gunite pool is converted to a vinyl liner pool can you convert it back to being a gunite pool I live in the Panhandle of Florida and have no problem with ground water?

If it was working ok before you lined it and you have no problems removing the liner you should have no problems.


What are specs?

"Gunite",is a name used to typically designate a mixture of 1 part Portland Cement and 4 parts sand thoroughly mixed dry, passed through a Gunite Machine, and conveyed by air through a rubber gunite hose, mixed with water at the nozzle, and deposited by air pressure. The large amount of air pressure serves to mix and compact the mixture. The result is a wonderfully smooth, hard surface.


Which is less expensive to build a pool with gunite or schockcrete?

Gunite


How would you describe a gunite pool Are they common?

The gunite pool is basically what most people refer to as the in-ground concrete pool. Because this pool will shape to the contours of your yard, it is a great choice for those who want something more unique than the typical vinyl lined pools. The tile on the gunite pool can be cleaned with household tile cleaner when you are doing your deep cleaning of your pool. This requires that the pool be drained and rinsed thoroughly.


Is Gunite a waterproofing material?

No, Gunite is a type of concrete.


What is the best vacuum for an in-ground gunite party pool 10000 gallon 3 ft on both ends and 5 ft in the middle?

I think the best one out there is "The Pool Cleaner" by Poolvernuegen.


What is a gunite pool surface?

Gunite is a trowled-on cement coating similar to stucco.


What is pool gunite made from?

"Gunite" is a special concrete mix that is sprayed, with a specialized spray gun. Using Gunite requires, by definition, the use of the spray gun.


What was the former name for gunite?

The former name for gunite is shortcrete. The term gunite is used for spraying concrete or mortar in a wet or dry process using a patented gun type applier.


Is gunite considered to be porous or non porous?

Gunite is a type of sprayed concrete, and is basically as porous as concrete is.