The Best Finishes For A Gunite Swimming Pool
The devil is in the details when designing and building a luxury swimming pool in your home or commercial property. The most important thing to do, is to do your research and find a reputable company that specializes in high end luxury pool finishes that are as durable as they are beautiful. Also, it’s just as important to have a clear vision of how you want your end product to look. Remember that the pool finish will have a noticeable effect on the coloration of your pool water as well. So you’re going to want to pay close attention to the details when choosing the best finishes for your swimming pool. (See blog on “Luxury Swimming Pool Design: Understanding the Variables That Influence Pool Water Color” for more on that!)
In an effort to educate people about pool finish options, our pool design and construction team at M&I are sharing their opinion on the best pool finishes on the market.
When it comes to pool finishes, Wet Edge Technologies are known for their quality, durability and beauty. Not only is their installation technique unique, but they also use a high quality aggregate in their mixes. This special type of aggregate adds an extra level of beauty and durability to the pool that can’t be found elsewhere.
What’s super unique to Wet Edge Technologies finishes is their scientifically engineered admixture. Pebble edge is included in all their pool finishes which fortifies the cement but also adds to its overall strength and durability. Also when a pigment is included in the mix, Wet Edge Technologies only uses powdered pigment.
Most plaster pool finishes include just water, marble sand (as the aggregate) and cement. Their baseline formula for both longevity and a visibly more luxurious look includes water, pebble edge, marble sand, quartz sand and cement:
