How do you brush a newly plastered pool?

Brush the entire pool surface, from the top of the walls down, starting at the shallow-end and ending at the deep-end. Brush thoroughly twice per day to remove all plaster dust. Brushing your pool finish at least twice a day is one of the best things you can do to maintain the gorgeous appearance of a pool finish.

When can I start brushing my newly plastered pool?

Brush the pool twice a day for the first two weeks. This opens the pores of the plaster to allow proper curing as well as removes any loose plaster dust from the surface. You may notice plaster dusting when you brush and the water becomes cloudy. This is normal and will go away with proper treatment and brushing.

Can I use a wire brush on a plaster pool?

Stiff steel wire bristles are great for brushing on plaster / concrete pool walls and floors.

What type of brush should I use on a plaster pool?

If you have a concrete pool, a stainless steel brush will scrape off your plaster coat, so use it as sparingly as possible. The most common brush size is 18” wide, and that is entirely appropriate for most pools.

Why do I have to brush my new pool?

Brush after Adding Chemicals: Many powdered or granular pool chemicals don't dissolve right away when added to the pool water. Brushing helps dissolve and disperse the chemicals so that they aren't able to stain, scale, or etch the interior surface.

How to: Brushing

Why is my new pool plaster rough?

New pools are prone to scale because the cement in the new plaster bleeds a large amount of calcium into the water as it cures, which can take nine to 12 months.

How long does pool plaster need to cure?

Curing plaster refers to a maturation process of the new plaster finish when it strengthens and seals. The pool finish will start to cure immediately after mixing. Sixty percent of the curing process occurs in the first 4 weeks and will continue over the next 8 to 10 months.

Should I brush pool before shocking?

Before you start pouring shock in the pool, the first step is to brush the sides and floor of your pool to loosen all the algae. Doing this breaks the skin and allows the pool shock to more easily kill the algae. Once you've done this, it is important to make sure you have the proper pH level in your water.

How often should you brush your pool?

BRUSHING THE POOL

It is recommended that the pool be brushed with a standard 18-inch nylon bristle pool brush at least twice per week. The entire process usually only takes 10 minutes and is well worth the time and effort.

Why is my pool plaster blotchy?

Pool plaster etching - This is caused by low calcium levels in our pool where the water “eats” away at your pool surface. Sadly, there is no treatment for this one as the damage has already been done.

Are cracks in new pool plaster normal?

Shrinkage or Surface Cracks

Surface cracks can be seen in the plaster and generally don't mean that you have a leak. Surface cracks don't usually run through the shell of the pool and cause leaks. These are also pretty normal and can be repaired easily.

Are hairline cracks in pool plaster normal?

Small superficial cracks are called check cracks or crazing. This is normal due to the cement shrinking or flexing of the supporting structure, and should not be considered a deficiency. The most common cause for crazing is if the pool is finished on a hot, dry or windy day, or if it took too long to fill the pool.

Should you brush a pool every day?

It is important to brush you pool daily. This can be time consuming so if necessary, alternate two walls one day, the other two the next day, and the floor the next day. This way, your whole pool is getting brushed almost two full times per week.

What type of pool brush is best?

"Nylon brushes are the most common and, in my opinion, the best material for almost any pool. These bristles are resilient to frequent brushing, yet gentle enough on all pool surfaces." Some heavy-duty pool brushes use stainless steel bristles instead, but these are only suitable for concrete or gunite pools.

Is pool shock the same as chlorine?

Shock is chlorine, in a high dose, meant to shock your pool and raise the chlorine level quickly. Chlorine tabs (placed in a chlorinator, floater, or skimmer basket) maintain a chlorine residual in the water. You do need to use both tabs and shock.

What is pool plaster dust?

The most common form is called plaster dust, where low-LSI tap water fills a newly plastered pool and begins dissolving calcium in the cement. Within the cement, the most soluble form of calcium is called calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2. Calcium hydroxide has a pH of about 12.6-12.8, which is really high.

Is liquid shock better than powder?

Both liquid and powder shocks contain the same active chemical used for pool sanitation, but their usage and strength are different. Other than coming in a different form, liquid chlorine is also more budget-friendly and unstabilized. On the other hand, powder shock is easy to stabilize, and its solid form dissolves.

How soon can you swim in a new pool?

After you shock the pool — As soon as your chlorine levels reach 5 ppm or lower, it's officially safe to swim. Depending on the type of shock used, as well as the amount used, it can take anywhere from 24 hours or even up to a couple of days.