Saturday, June 14, 2014

Getting The Required Pool Plaster Colors

By Ina Hunt


Pool plastering consists of lining a new interior finish to a water pool or Spa. Choosing the best pool plaster colors can be tricky because of the range of products available in the market. It is important to consult your pool boy, an interior designer or landscape architecture. They can provide vital information that is important for decision making. Consider several factors when you are faced with the challenge.

Personal taste and preferences is the first consideration. Other factors to consider include what style you want to achieve, this is the overall effect. Affordability is in terms of the purchase power. Durability as an option should be considered. Functionality, whether it is more of a decorative feature or is going to be used more for swimming.

Most people oddly consider the landscape of their vicinity.It should work towards enhancing the interior decor of your home, and bring out the required ambiance. Geographical location of your home plays a vital role too. For hot or warm regions it is advisable to have a dark spa as it tends to cool temperatures. For cooler areas light colors tend to indulge warm and thus are recommended.

Different spas seem to have different colors. One thing is common though, they bring back the summer feeling to a home.Some are blue, others green, gray or even black. The tint or shade is affected by the amount of light reflected to the water and the time of day. The surface can be smooth or hard or range in between these two. The standard recommended depth is five feet, it brings out the needed hue best.

They range from the pebble surfaces to the white plaster surface. The classic white plaster is the most economic choice and is the longest in existence. Although there are more plaster forms in the market it remains a favorite for many. It contains a smooth finish and adds the overall effect of light blue oceanic view to your pool. A key demerit is that it tends to change in appearance with time due to shading and scaling if not well maintained. Silicon shied can be added to the plaster surface to increase its durability.

More durable than the white surface is the colored quartz surface.They are more stylish with a series of color combinations like blues, greens, grays and black to choose from. A major concern is that they tend to be affected by water chemicals and therefore change their appearance overtime. They are also a little bit expensive.

The pebble surface is the latest and consists of smooth tiny river pebbles. It provides different colors and has a natural feeling to it. Its most durable as the river pebbles are chemically inert and thus it does not change appearance overtime. Its also more textured and expensive. Note that Premix Marbletite Marquis a mixture of charcoal and Pewter. It is not a pebble surface.

The hue can enhance a mood. Dark colors are more settled and refined, they provide the right ambiance for evening parties and other ceremonies. Light water colors provide a tropical warm feeling and are great for homes with kids. They are easier to clean and are the best for areas with snakes, frogs and salamanders. Dark grays create shades of blue. White produces light blue waters. Sandy hues normally create dark green colors on the water.




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