Concrete is responsible for some of the highest quality swimming pools ever built. When constructed properly, a concrete pool lasts for years before requiring basic maintenance or repairs. Plan carefully and hire Mykonosplan team to make you a fantastic pool capable of lasting for decades.

Designing And Documenting Your Pool.

Choose A Place To Build The Pool.

Find a place on your property with enough room for the pool. A spacious backyard area is usually the best option. Note any obstacles that will need to be removed, such as trees, rocks, fences, or even utility lines. Removing these obstacles takes additional time and money.

• Think carefully about what you want out of a pool. Leave space for features like pump systems and diving boards. To estimate the size of these features, calculate the size of your pool or how much water it will hold, then look for suitable products.
• Underground obstacles like utility lines are difficult to find without digging. Call your local utility companies for advice. Ask them to send a technician to mark the location of your lines.
• The location you choose affects your pool. Put your pool above a slope so debris doesn’t wash into it during rainy days. Keep it in sunlight to warm the water naturally.

Sketch A Basic Design For Your Pool

 Pick up a pencil and a piece of paper, then create the pool you plan on constructing. Settle on the pool’s shape and size. Then, begin planning the features, including pool steps, lighting, and other accessories.

• An average concrete pool is something like 3.0 m × 6.1 m in size with a depth up to 3.0 m. All of these dimensions can be changed depending on your ideal pool.
• The concrete pool needs to be at least 15 cm thick, so widen and deepen the outline as needed to compensate.
• Keep in mind that each additional feature raises the cost and time commitment of building a pool.

Apply For The Building Permits Required By Your Local Government

Since building a pool involves changing the land and lots of safety concerns, you have to get a permit before construction starts. Head to the building department to apply. Bring your finalized design to show what you plan on constructing.

• If applicable, consult your neighborhood’s homeowners association guidebook before completing your application. Some places restrict pools.

Dig Out The Soil To Create The Basic Shape Of The Pool

The quickest way to do this is with a backhoe. Set the excavated soil away from the edge of the pool. Use a tape measure or marked measuring sticks to keep track of the pool’s depth.

• For example, if your pool needs to be 1.8 m, cut a 1.8 m pole to use as a reference. Make references for the deep and shallow end if your pool has them. Remember that you can always put dirt back if you dig too far down.
• Dig out the soil by hand if you can’t get a backhoe. Use a spade or alternative digging tools. Some areas aren’t accessible to heavy equipment and have to be dug out the old-fashioned way.
• Make sure you have your permit and know about any utility lines in the ground. Hitting a utility line is a big problem. Hire a contractor to take care of any utility lines needing to be moved.

Frame The Pool With Steel Rebar And Plywood Boards

Choose rebar rods about 1.59 cm in diameter. Lay them along the pool’s interior in a crisscross pattern, spacing them out by 6.4 cm. Keep the rebar about 7.6 cm above the soil. Then, stand 1.3 cm-thick plywood around the upper edge of the pool to prevent poured concrete from spilling out.

• Use a rebar bender to fit the metal along the walls. Bind bars together as needed with metal ties from a hardware store.
• The rebar forms a frame that strengthens the concrete after you pour it. Always place the rebar net before adding the concrete.

Install The Plumbing Lines Underneath The Rebar And Plywood

Refer to your original design to figure out where to place the plumbing lines. You will need to dig trenches to guide PVC pipes from the pool to the pump and filtration system.Make the pipes emerge inside the pool, underneath the plywood barrier. Hook the pipes up to the pump and filter system when you’re done.

• Contract a plumber to take care of the water lines. Pool plumbing is complex and building codes vary from community to community. A good plumber will make sure your pool works safely.

Wire The Pool’s Filtration System And Other Electrical Components

Call an experienced electrician to connect pool accessories to your community’s electrical grid. The electrician will lay wire from the pool’s pump and filtration system to your home. They will also hook up lighting systems and other optional components in your design.

• Leave the electrical work up to a professional. Messing with community power lines is illegal and dangerous. Poor wiring increases the risk of fires and electrical shock.
• Your pool contractor will run another set of PVC lines, which will be made of conduits to run the electrical system.

Pour Concrete Into The Pool To Create The Bottom Slab

Dump the concrete onto the rebar or spray it out with a hose attached to the truck. Use enough concrete to make the pool floor at least 15 cm thick.

• To make pouring the concrete easier, begin spraying the walls as you lay concrete on the floor so you don’t have to walk back and forth across the wet mix as much.

Smooth The Concrete Out With A Concrete Float

Step down into the pool to access the concrete slabs. You will need a float, which is like a big broom for concrete. Push the float over the floor to level it, then do the same for the walls.

• You can also use a big metal straightedge to smooth out difficult spots along walls and corners. The straightedge is also helpful for smoothing out steps into a block shape.

Cover The Concrete With A Plastic Sheet For At Least 5 Days

For a long-lasting pool, let the concrete cure before continuing to work on it. Purchase a big plastic sheet from a hardware store. Make sure it covers the entire pool. Flatten it against the concrete, then pin it down with stakes, bricks, and other heavy objects.

• If you don’t have a good plastic cover, spray the concrete with water from a hose 3 or 4 times a day. Keep it saturated to prevent it from drying out.
• You can also place damp canvas or burlap over the concrete to protect it. Add water to the cover as needed to keep it moist.

Coat The Pool Basin To Waterproof It

The most popular pool coat in Mykonos is pressed cement mortar (Tsimentogonia) .
But you can chooce depend on your preferences for example: Glass, ceramic, and porcelain tiles . Mix mortar then spread it over the concrete with a trowel. After waiting at least 24 hours, spread grout over the mortar. Place the tiles on the grout, leaving a 0.32cm gap between each one.

• Leave a15 cm gap between the lip of the pool and the top row of tiles.
• Make sure the mortar and grout resist chlorine and other chemicals in the water. Tile lasts up to 10 years on average and resist stains better than other finishes, though it tends to be a little more expensive.
• Some other finishes to try include plaster, stone, or a water-resistant epoxy paint. Alternative finishes last 5 to 8 years on average.

Fill The Pool With Water

You now have a concrete pool in your yard. All you need to do to make it functional is add the water. Run garden hoses from nearby water spigots to begin. Doing this takes a long time, so find alternative ways to bring in more water. Try renting a water truck to dump large amounts of water into the pool.

• If you can’t get a truck to the pool, continue using a hose. It may take all day, but with a little patience, you will soon have a functional pool.
• Watch the pool for leaks and other issues. Empty the pool before attempting a fix.

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