Obituary: Joseph Edward Diedrich
Joseph Edward Diedrich, a respected technical services leader in the cement industry and a member of the National Plasterers Council, died April 21, 2025, after a battle with a rare and aggressive cancer.
PHTA, ICC and NPC Publish ANSI/PHTA/NPC/ICC-12 2025 American National Standard for the Plastering of Swimming Pools and Spas
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, the International Code Council and the National Plasterers Council announced the American National Standards Institute approval and publication of ANSI/APSP/ICC/NPC-12 2025 American National Standard for the Plastering of Swimming Pools and Spas.
Shades of Safety
When it comes to commercial pools, interior finishes are more than an aesthetic choice.
Enlucido para el Futuro
A medida que evoluciona la industria del enlucido de piscinas, hay una idea que sigue siendo prioritaria para las personas profesionales: cómo ofrecer un producto de alta calidad y larga duración mientras se controlan los costos. A menudo, la solución se reduce a invertir tiempo y dinero por adelantado para evitar costosos errores, devoluciones de llamadas e ineficiencias.
Lavado Ácido 101
Seamos honestos: Las manchas en las piscinas son un problema.
Son antiestéticas y, por lo general, indican un problema de mantenimiento, un desequilibrio químico o un problema subyacente en el agua. Si bien se deben tratar las causas raíz, las manchas en sí pueden necesitar atención adicional.
Plastering for the Future
How upfront investments can transform your business and the industry
Cal Plastering Co.
Jay Eaton didn’t know much about pools when he started in the business. In a tale as old as time, Eaton’s father-in-law, Gordon Schmeiser, began a pool store and commercial chemical service company in 1974. Eaton had just gotten engaged to Schmeiser’s daughter, Barbara.
Got Check Cracks? Check Wind Speed.
In December 2023, the National Plasterers Council released Technical Bulletin No. 8, highlighting the impacts of wind speed on plastic shrinkage, or check cracks, in pool plastering. While the harmful effects of hot temperatures, low humidity, high winds or a combination of these are known, the study underlines wind speed as the dominant variable. The NPC says the findings are crucial for reducing check cracks and improving plaster durability.
Acid Washing 101
Let’s be honest: Pool stains suck.
They’re unsightly and usually indicate a maintenance, chemical balance or underlying water issue. While the root causes should be treated, the stains themselves may need extra attention.
The National Plasterers Council Conference Feb. 26-28, Lake Buena Vista, Florida
The NPC heads to Orlando, Florida, for its 36th annual event.
National Plasterers Council Opens Scholarship Applications
The National Plasterers Council is now accepting applications for the 2024 Rey Perales Memorial Scholarship, which is for students pursuing higher education at a college or trade school.
¡Tratarlas Bien!
Identificar y corregir las manchas antiestéticas de la superficie de una piscina es importante para algo más que la estética; también puede salvar los elementos acuáticos, la fontanería y mucho más.