Hi mkfmedic,

How is that pool netting working for you. I don't have enough space to put a fence around the pool. How hard are these nettings to put on and take off? How much do they cost and how much weight can they bear, if a kid falls on it?

Thanks
--Scal

Hi Scal,

We love our net. They are obviously a little more work to take on and off. Diligence is key, because at the end of a long day, you have to put it back on for it to be effective. It takes less than five minutes to remove and at MOST, ten minutes to put back on the pool.

The process of placing and removing the net is fairly easy and it does not take long to get it down. We paid approximatley 1800 installed through a company called All-Safe. We have used All-Safe in the past for removeable safety fences for our previous homes/pools.

As far as supporting weight, I can lay on the net and not touch the water. There is quite a lot of tension on the net when locked in place!

Hope this helps,

Mike

Thanks a lot Mike

Regards
--Scal

love2weed- sounds like you are stressed and frustrated, and building a pool can certainly do that to you!! I wanted concrete like mkfmedic (that looks fantastic, by the way!!) but our builder wouldn't do it, telling me it would not look good around our pool. I had pictures of what I wanted - they had issues visualizing, and probably wanted to make more money . . .Now we have a cast stone product which is super because in 100 degree Texas heat, it is not the least bit hot. However, our contractor is gone and won't make the problems that remain right. What are we to do? We can't match the stuff without him. I say this to say to you - go with something easy and that you and your hubby can agree on. You probably don't want solid concrete around the pool or else any settling will cause you major problems down the road. If they put the saw-cut lines in, or lay the coping and decking with a division between, not only will it add design but will be sturdier. A lot can be done with concrete - pass it on to your other half. Simple is good :)

We have stamped for the coping as well as the deck. It's tan with a dark release. It appears pink, but only in pictures. The pattern on the coping is called Belgium Block.
Good Luck, Lisa

We were originally going to get the stamped ring around the pool and then brushed concrete for the rest. As it turned out we ended up getting everything stamped and they will be doing saw cuts in four foot squares on the diagonal. Here are some pictures but saw cuts have not been done yet. The colors are Brickform Sun Buff and Smokey Beige release. The stamp is called Seamless Flamed Granite. I will post new pictures after the cuts are done, should be soon hopefully.

love2weed,
I talked to you on your other thread. Have you considered flagstone? It is such a small area, that maybe the cost would not be much more or even the same. The stone pulls the landscaping together and gives more of a pond look. Just an idea to throw into the stress. We were also getting copper piping in our house and new windows while the pool build was going on. I tried to remind myself that if deciding on choices for a pool was my major stress, then life must be pretty great. How spoiled we all are to have such luxuries!!!

Love2Weed, I apologize for jumping on board and changing the subject but I just have to ask...Jetlane what color/type quartz finish do you have, I'm really digging it!

Thanks mike171, our pool is fiberglass and the color is Saphire Crystite, not much help for your project but I'm glad you're digging it.

I think we like the look of of the coping and deck divided with saw cuts on the decking. Then add some color later. Has anyone stained there own concrete? I was looking at the stain and the local HD and it does'nt look too bad. That is of course if we ever get concrete. See new post!

Hi LTW,we`re going with broom finish concrete that will be
tralled smooth around the cantilevr edge.
Like the natural grey look.They are pouring the deck
next Friday.The interior will be Gem French silver.

Anyway,I`m thinking down the road,if I need to repair
cracks, spots,discolorations,etc. I might look into trying
a product called New Look.Sounds promising,don`t know first hand?
Love to hear from anyone that have used it.

Check it out; getnewlookconrete.com

Good Luck...JR

Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.getnewlook.com/index.html