Changed some of the equipment: 1. Going with the larger CCP-420 filter instead of the CCP-320. 2. Added a dedicated waterfall pump (AFP/AF-180) to augment the VS for the "drunk" mode. 3. Using the Nexxus X-Streams bubbler kit. Not sure how bright the fiber light will be, but I think it will be a cool accent since it will share the same controller as the waterfall lights. There's one more channel still on the 4-channel controller, so I'm thinking of adding fiber to light the trough and/or the sitting bench (underneath the cap). 4. Found a sealer that reflects UV. It's supposed to lower deck temperature (Life Deck Cool Life). Waiting to hear from the sub to see about using it without the acrylic layer to shave some of that $6,000 surcharge for the deck. Does anyone have experience with any of Life Paint's products? 5. Inter-Fab T-7 diving board with the water spill. Decided against the lighting option on it since the color will probably not match the other LED's in the pool and waterfall. 6. Adding the PC interface kit to the IntelliTouch setup to allow the e-z iPod interface for day-to-day usage. Not sure whether we should get rid of the Mobi-Touch that was originally spec'ed and just program everything on a PC? Is the Mobi-Touch remote worth it? Here's a photo of the waterline tile together with the pool surface and Three Rivers rock used on the waterfall: Planned on a very neutral tile on the waterline because of the very hard water in my area. I've seen lots of ugly calcium buildup in otherwise beautiful dark colored waterline tiles when we were going around looking at references. Also planning on bringing some of the granite we used in the house out to the pool, so I thought it would be nice to purchase 12' Blue Pearl and/or Blue Eyes granite, then cut them to 6'x6' tiles and use them on the waterline every seventh tile or so. Should be fairly inexpensive to do, but visually interesting. I mocked it up using the Pool Builder software:

Has anyone used the Cali Vinyl Plus (cork backed vinyl planks) they sell at Lowes...and are you happy with it? I am trying to decide between it and Lowes Smartcore Pro. I like the Cali White Aspen color best. Doing 3 bedrooms, hall and two baths.

Bamboo is different from LVP. LVP means Luxury Vinyl Plank. The name Cali Bamboo is the business name. They started off EXCLUSIVELY selling high-end bamboo floors. But bamboo is having a hard time right now (low-quality products are KILLING the business...and scaring people because it is SOOOOO bad) so Cali Bamboo branched out into engineered floors, laminate and vinyl (where the BIG money is). You are looking at VINYL...not bamboo. So relax and be aware that you are not in the 'bamboo horror show'. You are playing in the VINYL SAND BOX. Vinyl has it's own set of issues. It does NOT like direct heat (like direct sunlight POOLING on the floor and raising the floor above 85F). It HATES UV light (like direct sunlight pooling on the floor for hours on end). The easiest way to protect vinyl from heat/sunlight = high-level UV block on windows. I like to see 70% or higher UV block. Of course that makes growing plants an issue (they die/struggle at 70% UV block)...but your vinyl will be VERY happy. And humidity control is big. Vinyl can handle large TEMPERATURE swings (as long as it never gets hotter than 85F or lower than 45F in the house)....it is the HUMIDITY that causes it to move and expand MORE than anyone will tell you. Much more than the sales people will EVER tell you ('cause if they told the WHOLE truth about 99% of the vinyl on the market they would NEVER sell any of it!!!). Again, you are playing with VINYL not bamboo.

If warranties and proper installation are a concern, consider asking Cali Floors if they have any nearby contractors or retailers that are located near by. We've only had two product claims with @Cali Floors and they've been great about helping us make things right for our client. When clients have extra boxes, regardless of color, we are more than happy to give them a refund for their unopened boxes. We don't do that for all our brands, but the Southwind and Cali Floors sell really well for us, so we know we'll be able to sell those colors down the road. Best of luck on your project. Here's a photo of Cali Vinyl Mesquite that we did a few weeks ago in an assisted living unit.