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, it’s stepping into the spotlight. And when the backbone of every plaster finish starts evolving nationwide, it’s worth putting down the trowel and paying attention.
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 CSI or aggressive acids, calcium nodules, scale rings, cracks that leak — the list goes on. Some root causes trace back to water chemistry, while others stem from application, curing or environmental factors. In some cases, design plays a role.
NESPA inducted its 2023-2024 board of directors at the association’s annual membership meeting in September.
The National Plasterers Council is bolstering the technical resources offered to members and pool professionals by adding personnel with technical expertise. Jonathan Dongell, director of research and development at Pebble Technology International headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, has joined the NPC staff as a technical advisor to the council. He brings decades of expertise in the…
If the plaster exists on top of a poor build, however, even the best maintenance efforts won’t keep the pool in shape.