Pool Resurfacing is the process of removing any of the old
loose finish and installing a new finish on the pools entire
inner surface for a like new look. There are many different
types of finishes out there but the most common is the “Exposed
Aggregate”. This consists of aggregate rock mixed in a
cementitious product applied to the walls and floor of your
pool. It is trialed on by a group of experienced finishers until
it reaches a point where it becomes smooth and then can be
either water washed or acid washed to expose its true beauty.
Aggregate finishes come in a wide variety of rock size and
color. Price widely varies depending on the type, size and work
involved in installing the finish into the pool and the type and
brand of Aggregate chosen.
Of course there is so much more in the preparation of getting
the old pool surface ready to be resurfaced. We have only
scratched the surface of what is involved but we would be more
than happy to go through the process with you at your poolside.
Call us Today in Lakeland, FL for a free quote on your pool
resurfacing or vinyl liner project. No matter who you
choose for your pool resurfacing or vinyl liner replacement
project, ask to see proof of license and insurance for your
protection.
TOp 5 Reasons to Call Us
Dependable:
We use only our own in-house full-time employees
Worry-Free:
We are licensed & insured, and so are our employees
Full-service:
You only need one number for all your pool and spa needs
Experience:
More than 20 years in business
Hi-Tech Experts:
The pool industry has come a long way, let us install automated
controls to help you save money on heating and electricity
Pool Facts
* If you don't maintain your swimming pool properly you can cut the
lifespan of the pool and equipment in half! Proper pool service is
essential for your pool surface. For less than $80 per month,
Central Florida Pool Service will come out weekly to maintain your pools
chemistry. This price includes the cost of chemicals. This
is very cheap considering that alternative, which is pool surface
staining and etching, cloudy water, pool equipment malfunction, etc.
* Is your salt pool generator not producing chlorine in your
swimming pool? Try checking the "fins" inside the unit for
corrosion. This is common and often have to be acid
washed. This corrosion is sometimes made worse by not properly
balancing your swimming pool water. This expensive pool
equipment is only part of what suffers. Central Floirda
Pool Service maintains your pool water chemistry as part of our
pool cleaning program thus saving you thousands of dollars on
pool equipment and your pools surface.
* During the summer months it is not uncommon to have to
lower the water level of your pool due to the rains. Did
you know that by removing your swimming pool water from the pool
is exremely benefical in more way than one? In the
swimming pool industry, there is the phrase "dillution is the
solution". Throughout the swimming season and the more
pool service you receive it is common to periodically administer
algaecides, stabilized tablets, etc to treat your swimming
pool. These chemicals add up over time and can lead to
increased stabilizer levels for instance. This will cause your
shock treatmenst to have less of an impact.
* Most residential pool service accounts
are serviced once per week. Factors that can change this,
among others, are: Bather load and debris load. For those
same reasons, commercial pools must be serviced more frequently.
Pool cleaning and service for commercial accounts are on average
2-3 times per week. The hot Florida sun, combined with the
high number of swimmers takes away the effectiveness of the
chlorine and can spell trouble if left unattended. This is
why in the state of Florida, a Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
certification is required to service public swimming pool
facilities. If a public pool is not properly maintained,
swimmers could develop skin rashes, ear infections, and eye
irritation at a minimum.
* Local pool service or big chain? When selecting
your pool service this is something you must consider. Let
us help! A national pool service will likely guarantee you
high employee turn-over and a new face in your backyard
every month. While the big pool service will likely follow
national standards, the personal touch, such as addressing
individual needs will likely not be possible. Local
companies depend on repeat pool service customers and focus on
long term customer relationships.
* A swimming pool is a commitment as it requires correct
cleaning, maintenance, and servicing.
Should the pool cleaning be neglected, major pool
problems will result…quick.
A homeowner may buy pool service kits and pool test kits
, however this does not take the place of a pool cleaning
service professional.
* A sunny day is great for swimming in your pool but not for
the chlorine. Chlorine, which is the industry standard for
sanitizer, keeps your swimming pool from turning green however
it dissipates in direct sunlight. This is why stabilized
chlorine tablets are administered into a non-salt pool.
Stabilized chlorine withstands the affects of the sun in between
pool service visits. If you have a salt pool stabilizer
has to be manually added into the pool, otherwise the chlorine
that your generator makes will dissipate as well.
* Resurfacing is a common renovation for older pools.
It can give your pool a renewed and younger look. Depending on
your preference, you could resurface with tiles, quartz or
pebble finishes. The time lapse between pool
resurfacing is contingent, among other things, on the proper
pool cleaning and and service the pool has received. As
just about anything, proper maintenance is essential.
* Typically 15 years is about the average replacement age of
all in-ground swimming pool liners.
Pool liners, like masonry pool surfaces, are susceptible to
chemical and UV damage, not to mention neglect from not properly
servicing your pool.
* Even after a thorough backwash, your D.E. or sand swimming
pool filter will still retain some dirt and debris. Call
Central Florida Pool Service for a complete filter cleaning
which consists of total dismantling and cleaning of filter
grids, addition of new filter media, and inspection and
lubrication of filter parts.
* If you don't want to do a full pool renovation at one time,
but would like to do things little by little we can do that.
Things like LED lighting, pool resurfacing, replacing waterline
tile, installing a salt system, pool automation equipment, and
installing energy efficient pool equipment are just some of the
things we can do.
* If your pool has an older single-speed pump, installing a
new variable-speed pump is one of the most cost-effective
energy-saving measures you can take. Your pool pump may
use more electricity than any other appliance in your home.
While these pumps may have more up-front costs, some of the many
benefits are they are extremely quiet, they operate at a range
of speeds and horsepower and they are the least expensive
swimming pool pump to operate. In addition, make sure your
pool equipment operates on a timer. The timer will help
control the pump's cycling resulting in energy savings for you.
* Pool automation systems can control everything from
sanitizing to heating to turning on lights and water features.
You can operate everything from a single remote control — or
even your smart phone or other mobile devices.
* Keeping the swimming pool water chemistry balanced during your
pool cleaning visit safeguards your backyard investment.
Not maintinaing the water chemistry can cause corrosive water.
Corrosive water can cause vinyl liner wrinkling, pool
surface pitting and etching, and pool repair to pumps.
* Improper maintenance and poor water chemistry damages your
pools surface and will increase the frequency of pool
resurfacing.
* Pool water chemistry is the most misunderstood, yet vital
component to overall pool and spa care. Not only does
proper water chemistry protect the swimmers using the pool, but
it also protects the swimming pool itself.
The most important reason to maintain your pool chemicals
correctly is your health. In addition to creating
un-sanitary conditions, an un-balanced pool can cause adverse
skin reactions to bathers.
* Pool resurfacing is much like painting in that 80% of the
work is in the prep and the remaining 20% is in the application
of the product. Poor prep work will result in premature
failure of your pool resurfacing or pool renovation project.
* The frequency of pool repairs will depend on how well you
maintain your pool over the years. The more maintenance that you
put into your pool, the longer it will last between repairs.
* Regular swimming pool cleaning and testing your pool's water
chemistry will keep your pool water clear. Cloudy water
can result from several things, some of them being poor
filtration, low chlorine, or your pool's surface needs repair.
A filter problem may mean the filter just needs to be cleaned or
the media may need to be replaced. Media replacement is a
simple pool repair for the pool profesional. Pool
resurfacing should obviously be done by a pool professional.
Call Central Florida Pool Service today!
* Generally most pool repairs involving motors and filters
and all pool resurfacing and renovation work require the company
completing the work to hold a pool contractor license through
the State of Florida. The Florida Department of Business
and Professional Regulation provides a quick and free
search tool to verify the contractor status.
Did you know that if you hire someone to complete pool repair or
pool service on your property and they are injured you are
legally liable? Make sure your pool service provider is
licensed and insured. Let us show you our credentials.
* Keep your pool topped up with water to about half way up
the skimmer at all times – this allows the pump to do its job
with filtration & ensures that your pool cleaner can do his job.
This will save you money!! If the water drops too low the pump
will end up sucking air, working overtime and possibly even
burning out. In Florida, we usually ony have to worry
about low water November through April.
* Make sure you use the proper pool cleaning equipment
according to your pools surface. If you have a vinyl liner
pool you want to use the proper vacuum and brush, as using
concrete pool surface equipment on a vinyl liner pool wil result
in rips costing you a vinyl liner replacment.
* Proper water balancing keeps your metal equipment and
accessories from corroding and plaster surfaces from etching. It
also prevents scale formation that can damage pool equipment,
stain surfaces and cloud your water. If you don't have the
time, give us a call and ask about our weekly chemical service.
* Just as the efficient cleaning of a swimming pool is
essential for a safe and hygenic swimming experience, competent
swimming pool equipment repair is vital to ensure a sparkling
fresh and clean pool. Malfunctioning pool pumps and
filters cause growth of algae and dirt in the pool area, and
ineffective filtration serves to imbalance the PH of the pool
water, making it unsuitable for use.
* The smartest move you can make when installing a new
vinyl swimming pool liner is to hire a swimming pool contractor
who will not only measure, install and stand behind your vinyl
liner purchase - but also demonstrate the experience and proven
success of a proper installation.
* Besides being a luxury, a swimming pool is a responsibility
since it requires correct cleaning, maintenance and servicing.
Neglecting any pool maintenance can result in major problems.
It is not enough to merely remove the debris and maintain the
chemical balance of the water; the pump, filter and other pool
equipment must be serviced from time to time.
* Having a professional clean and maintain your Lakeland pool
can not only save you time; it can save you money as well.
A properly maintained pool with correct chemistry can lengthen
the life of your swimming pool equipment and pool surface
considerably, which means you can save money on pool repair and
pool resurfacing.
* Many pool problems associated with algae, cloudy pool, low
chlorine & low water flow are often the result of a worn out or
dirty pool filter. Many times this is an easy pool repair
that will get your pool back in service before that pool party!
* Pool staining is common and often associated
with poor water chemistry. Many times we can remove the staining
through a chemical process and wont make a dent in your budget. So
before you think you need your pool resurfaced due to stains, let us see
if we can simply remove the stains. Many times we can remove the
staining through a chemical process and wont make a dent in your
budget. Sometimes organic stains can be simply removed by
administering a shock solution directly on the stain. Pool
chemicals should not be applied directly to a vinyl liner pool
however. The next thing you should
think about is routine pool service to keep the chemicals right!
* There are three main types of pool filters: D.E., Sand &
Cartridge. These filters are completely different from one
another in regards to maintenance, cost and filtration. Give us
a call so we can recommend the right pool filter for your
swimming pool and you don't waste your money. Are you
having pool surface issues like chaulky fiberglass walls?
Your pool surface and its condition can make a difference in your selection of filters.
We give free advice and free estimates for service.
* Pool filter probems can sometimes be tricky to
diagnose. Sometimes a filter problem will present itself
as a chemical problem. After you have spent hundreds of
dollars on pool chemicals and running the pool pump 24/7 your
pool is still cloudy. Your problem is most likely the pool
filter which requires periodic servicing. Give us a call
thefirst time and let us save you money on pool service and
supplies.
* Do yourself a favor and stick with a local pool service and
not a national chain. Why? Because its a proven fact
that the big boys have high turn-over rates and employ high
school students to work on your investment. A pool
technician is a profesional that needs to know about chemisty,
plumbing, etc. A local pool service in Lakeland that has been in
business over 20 years, Central Florida Pool Service only
employs knowledgable, trained staff to represent our business
and service your swimming pool.
* Did you know that if you hire a non-insured pool service
company to install your pool vinyl liner and the employee falls
and injures him or herself you will be liable for damages?
Another reason to hire a licensed and insured pool service.
* Following your pool resurfacing project, your pool will
initially require more maintenance during its curing period than
standard routine pool services provide. The new pool
surface should be brushed daily, and it will likely need
frequent muriatic acd properly added to keep the ph down to just
name a couple. The way you treat your new pool surface is
how it will look for the life of the finish. Call us and
inquire about our start up services.
* If your pool vinyl liner is due to be replaced and you have
developed a tear, don't waste your money on a patch. They
typicall don't last and you will be re-applying before the
summer is over. And by the way, don't forget to calculate
how much that water is going to cost you to fill up the pool!
* If you have remodeled your home and your pool is still
"dated", sometimes you are in luck if you have a vinyl liner
pool. Why? Because you can have us replace your pool
vinyl liner with an up-to-date pool liner that will complement
your home without breaking the bank.
* So you need to call a pool service for a broke down pump
motor? When you call for that pool repair inquire about a
new energy efficient pump motor. You can easily save up to
$1000 a year on energy cost.
* Pool cleaning is not just vacuuming and brushing a pool.
Hiring a professional pool cleaning company ensures that your
pool chemistry is also correct. Improper pool chemistry
can cause a multitide of problems resulting in vinyl liner
replacement, pool surface issues and pool equipment repair.
* What is a full-service pool service? We call that a
pool service that can professionaly provide you with regular
pool cleaning service, we are licensed and insured to complete
pool repairs and when it's time for a make-over we are licensed
and insured to replace vinyl liners and complete pool
resurfacing jobs and pool renovations. That is what
separates us from the rest.
* You might wander-Why is my pool service price different
than my neighbors? Pool service prices vary based on pool
size, whether your pool is screened, the condition of your pool
surface or vinyl liner and many other factors.
* Following your pool resurfacing or vinyl liner replacement
project you turn on the water hose to fill the pool up. Before
filling the pool have the source water tested, as well water
typically has high iron levels which will cause staining and
municipal watre systems have high calcium hardness which will
cause scaling. Once you know what you have you may
administer a pool chemical to correct these deficiencies.
* You have a fiberglass pool surface that is chalky and
clouding the water? This is most likely the gel coat
oxidizing. We can most likely correct the problem without
resurfacing your pool.
* If you prefer doing the pool cleaning yourself, give us a
call and ask about our chemical only service. Pool
chemistry is one of the most important factors affecting the
longevity of your pool.
* Ever hear your neighbors talk about the pool and what a
pain it is to keep up? Refer us to you neighbor for pool
cleaning, pool repair or pool resurfacing and we will thank you
be crediting your account for your next pool service job.
* We are not your average pool service. We ware
licensed and insured to maintain your pool following its
construction and for the life of the pool. When your pool
equipment and pool surface requires repair, replacement or
resurfacing our team will be here to serve you.
* Its that time of year again...the pollen is
falling through your swimming pool screen and a pool cleaning is
necessary. You try to net the pollen out but are unsuccessful, as it
goes everywhere. At this point you regret not having a regular pool
service! Maybe you have a regular pool chemical service with Central
Florida Pool Service and would rather clean the pool yourself.
Try adding aluminum sulfate to your water. This chemical
will bind with the pollen in your swimming pool and cause it to
clump together. By doing this your swimming pool filter system
will be able to remove it much easier. At the same time it
will make it easier by catching it at the pool skimmer and save
you time while performing swmming pool cleaning.
