March 9, 2017
You may think renovating your house to add a pool is easy, you just might think all you have to do is tell someone to build it for you. Unfortunately that’s not the case – there is so much you can do when renovating for a pool and there are so many ways to do it. Here are a few things to remember when renovating a pool.
One of the most important things to look at when you’re either renovating a pool or putting in a pool is check your laws. This is a must if you don’t check the laws you don’t know if its legal for you to own a pool or using certain materials. You will need to check your town/city’s laws as well as state laws. if you do not check the laws for where you live you could be fined.
When renovating your pool another important thing is choosing your pool tile. When choosing a pool tile, once again check your local laws about this, different places have different regulations. One of key things to get in pool tile is make sure it is slip resistant that way there will be fewer accident and it will be enjoyable for all ages. You will have to choose if you want soft tile or hard tile. There are also a variety of colors you can choose and several of different mosaic designs you can choose from. You can even add UV protection and frost resistant tiles which are both good things to add.
An important thing to think about when renovating your pool is your pool deck. Your pool deck will determine the entire feel of your pool. There are many different styles of pool decks such as concrete,wood,composite wood,stone and tile. Let’s start with concrete decking, concrete pool decks tends to feel very similar to stone and come in a variety of colors. Concrete tends to be the most affordable out of all of the decking. The problem with concrete decking it tends to get really hot. Wood is the easiest decking to install and it has a beautiful look to it but the downside is that it will need regular maintenance. If you don’t have the time to maintain a wood decking then this choice may not be for you. If you really like the look of a wooden deck but you don’t want to maintain it you can buy composite wood decking. This decking you won’t have to maintain but it costs a lot more than the traditional wooden deck, the price is because it is not really wood at all it is really a plastic. A stone finish on a pool deck tends be great if you have a natural looking pool. The stone is very low maintenance and is the most durable of all the decking’s. The ridges of the stone actually acts as a slip proof flooring which is great at preventing falls.You can even put tile as a decking although it is not recommended due to how slippery the material can be. The tile can come in many shapes and sizes and it can even mimic the looks of some materials as well.
Remember these key things when renovating your pool area and be sure you plan ahead and do not make any decisions on the spur of the moment.