Finishes

Why Colored Plaster Turns Whitish

Plaster colors can fade or turn whitish due to a variety of preventable causes.

A sample of a blue pigmented plaster and pebble finish where the cement portion has lost the blue color and turned white. Note the absence of any calcium scale deposit over the pebble aggregates, which eliminates that cause of the plaster whitening effect.

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Moving Mosaics

Over 130,000 glass mosaic tiles help this stunning swimming pool appear to be in constant motion.

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How to Manage Pool Design Material Selections

Material selection, when approached correctly, can be an exciting process for both the builder and homeowner alike.

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Shooting a Better Shell

Carbon nanotube technology comes to the concrete pool sector.

Shooting the ADA swimming pool at The Ridge at Pinehurst Assisted Living Facility, Lakewood, Colo. Significantly reduced dust in an enclosed interior allowed the contractor to use more than one nozzleman and other trades to continue working within the same space, ultimately accelerating the job.

Pool Tile, Fornasetti Style

Designer Piero Fornasetti's signature motif has long adorned wallpapers, furniture and — most famously — ceramic plates. Now, it’s nestled within the pool tiles at a 5-star hotel in Northern Italy.

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Microglass: A Cure for Plaster Problems?

A new product claims to solve issues that have bedeviled concrete pools for decades.

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The Artist Behind the Pool of Dreams

Meet the artist behind what is known as the largest hand-painted pool in the world.

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Ready to Renovate?

Before embarking on a renovation project, it's critical to choose the right products for the job. Here, we take a look at several on the market.

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What to Know About Remodeling or Replastering a Pool

A Houzz expert shares what it takes to modernize an older pool.

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Need to revitalize a pool? A fresh coat of paint is a cost-efficient way to protect and beautify most any aquatic structure. Here, the pros at RAMUC explain the process.

A Waterproof Solution

Faced with a super-sized project — a Vegas reflecting pool — this team turned to a new product that helped them see high-quality results in less time.

Worker applies waterproof coating to basin of reflecting pool water feature at the New York-New York Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

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