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Epoxy Pool Painting and Repair as alternative to replaster

Epoxy Pool Painting and Repair as alternative to replaster

March 5, 2013

Guest blog by Glacier Industrial Painting Your pool is most likely a beloved addition to your home. It is a […]

The Zero Alkalinity Acid Treatment

The Zero Alkalinity Acid Treatment

January 31, 2013

Reprinted with permission from Kim Skinner of On Balance: The concept of the “Zero Alkalinity” process is to make pool […]

Why the BiCarb Pool Start-up is Best

Why the BiCarb Pool Start-up is Best

December 5, 2011

Reprinted with permission from Kim Skinner of On Balance: The following information on chemical start-ups is applicable to all newly […]

Identifying Plastering Defects on New Pool Plaster

Identifying Plastering Defects on New Pool Plaster

June 23, 2011

Reprinted with permission from Kim Skinner of On Balance: Identifying Plastering Defects on New Pool Plaster Discolorations – New pool […]

Plastering- Science vs. Pointing Fingers

Plastering- Science vs. Pointing Fingers

February 5, 2011

Reprinted with permission from Kim Skinner of OnBalance: If you aren’t aware, Mitch Brooks, the Executive Director of the National […]

Plaster Dust Should Be and Can Be Prevented

Plaster Dust Should Be and Can Be Prevented

January 11, 2011

Reprinted with permission from Kim Skinner of OnBalance: Plaster Dust Should Be and Can Be Prevented For over fifty years, […]

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