Arizona pool with cracks and stains.

[Watermom]

You can either use Picasa, Flickr, etc. or email them to [email protected] and reference the URL of this thread.

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[Scotsman]

Thank you Watermom, I've sent the pictures to the email address.





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Enhanced color

[PoolDoc]

1. The finish is some sort of washed river gravel finish. It appears that the cement around the pebbles has been eroded. If so, it can be replaced, but I don't know any way to repair it. You can ask locally; there may be someone in your area who's worked out a solution.

Is this your DECK surface, or your POOL surface? I've only ever seen that finish used on decks.

2. It appears you have severe copper stains. The good news? You probably won't get black or mustard algae in those locations. The bad news? It looks like crap and is difficult to remove. Acid washing will remove, but damages your plaster in the process.

PS. If it is deck, check the spaces between the stones. If it's cement, it's hard to repair. If it's epoxy . . . it can kinda, sorta be repaired.

[Scotsman]

Thanks PoolDoc! Those enhanced pictures are awesome, I was afraid they might be too washed out when I sent them.

The pebble stuff is the POOL surface, I just got close to the first step with the camera. Despite the cracking there doesn't appear to be a leak yet, so I'm wondering if coating it with something this winter might be a good option.

[PoolDoc]

I don't think it's cracking. Rather the binder holding the pebbles in place has eroded or dissolved. You might ask around locally, and see if you can find out what that surface is made of and how it's installed. If you can find that out, you may be able to find out what your repair options are.