The Pool!

The most exciting news at the Turner household is that we built a pool. We have been discussing this pool idea for years. We finally decided to take the plunge (no pun intended) and build one. The pool is in the final phase and we still need to landscape behind the pool. We love it and are so excited to sit in the spa for the first time on New Years Eve!

Here are photos of the pool being built...start to finish!

Pool Layout with Sean from Aquascapes.

First dig

Digging and forming the pool. Mud, mud everywhere. This entire process took about a month. The wet weather and cold temps slowed us down a little bit. I can't tell you how much mud and dust traveled into our home! It was everywhere. My favorite day was when the decking company came in and laid the new patio...bye bye mud!

The family lined up to watch the excavation. We were all mesmerized watching the crews create the pool. The kids were lucky to be home from school the day they dug. They loved watching the bobcat and the dump trucks. I think they counted over 20 loads of dirt leave our property.

Dig complete.

Rebar and plumbing.

Gunite (spray concrete)

Tile and coping.

Spraying on the interior of the pool. Wet Edge, color: Mediterranean, medium pebble. The color of pebble used was from the Costa Tropical sample. They don't usually mix different colors and pebbles...but, we knew the interior guy and he thought we would really like the color. Yes Greg, it is a "smokin" color! Thanks for all your help and advice in building this pool! You were very helpful!

Acid washing the surface. Beautiful pebbles appear.

Filling the pool!

Last few inches of the bottom of the pool dry.

Filling the pool. It took about 12 hours with three hoses. It has been quite cold here in Houston. The girls are counting down the days until it's warm enough to swim! For now, we will use the spa!

Once we get all the landscaping complete, I will post final pictures.