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The Way of the Trowel

Learning often starts in the classroom, but when it comes to mastering plastering techniques, many industry veterans say on-site experience is the best education.

Plaster Pros

Pool plastering has always been part art, part science and a whole lot of patience. Ask the mixer on any plaster crew, and they’ll explain their…

When One Day Isn’t Enough

Known for its affordability and classic, smooth finish, plaster remains a popular choice for commercial pools, from hotels and resorts to apartment complexes, university aquatic…

Cementing a New Era

White cement doesn’t usually make headlines. It quietly does the job, curing beneath the waterline while builders move on to the next dig. But now,…

The Subcontractor’s Playbook

Subcontractors and general contractors rely on each other to get work done — subcontractors help with specialized knowledge or extra support on a job, and…

Lost in Translation

Even with translation tools at our fingertips, nuances can still get lost on the jobsite. So how do companies bridge the gap between different languages…

Start Smart

When customers are anxious to jump into their beautiful, sparkling, newly built or renovated pool, it’s hard to curb their enthusiasm. The pool is filled…

The Life (and Death) of a Pool Finish

As any pool pro knows, dealing with finish breakdowns is inevitable. There’s mottling and color variation, rough scale from high Calcium Saturation Index, dusting from low…