Inground Swimming Pool and Gunite Renovation in Laurel Hollow NY

View our latest project of an Inground Swimming Pool and Gunite Renovation in Laurel Hollow NY.  Your inground swimming pool is a source of recreation for spending quality leisure time in the comfort of your home day or night. Over time, the condition of your pool’s surface material will become damaged. Your pool may need to be resurfaced when you notice that the plaster has discolored, shows stains of rust, or if the paint starts to peel. You might also see fibers wearing off the fiberglass, cracks in the pool’s structure, or flaking; these are the wear-and-tear signs that signal it’s time to resurface your pool.

The Importance of Pool Resurfacing

Inground pools are made of concrete and have a coated surface of either tile, fiberglass, pebble, or plaster. Your pool is meant to last decades; however, resurfacing it will give your pool a greater chance of reaching or increasing its longevity potential.

Gappsi pool resurfacing brings your aging surfaces back to life with gunite pool resurfacing! Like your home’s roofing or driveway, your pool faces wear and tear over time. Exposed to the elements, your gunite swimming pool might show signs of aging, but worry not! We’re here to rejuvenate your pool with our top-notch resurfacing services.

♦ Stain Resistance  ♦ Smooth Texture  ♦ Leak Prevention  ♦ Aesthetic Appeal  ♦ Durability  ♦ Custom Finishes ♦

Our Team Knows How to Renovate and Resurface Pools

Our team completed a gunite pool renovation in the Village of Laurel Hollow in Nassau County on Long Island NY. The pool has a natural shape to resemble a pond with 2 waterfalls and a natural stone coping.

The freeform pool was designed to create a natural environment with the use of boulders, landscaping, and the materials selected. With multiple usable areas in the backyard, this space has something for everyone.  Freeform pools are the perfect tie-in to your nature-oriented landscaping. With the ability to fit perfectly into any space, these freeform swimming pools are not defined by straight lines or hard angles.

inground-swimming-pool-and-gunite-renovation-in-laurel-hollow-ny1Surface Preparation and Application

It is essential to remove any loose plaster on the old surface before applying the new plaster coating. At the time of preparation, we will inspect for cracks in the gunite surface and make necessary repairs.  The pool was prepared by starting with the removal of loose old marble dust.

Next, we acid-washed, naturalized, and primed the pool with Bond Kote. Go the EXTRA MILE to get the job done right. On pools with a pre-existing plaster surface, it is highly recommended to apply one coat of Bond Kote before applying a new plaster coating. Bond Kote is used to produce a superior substrate to mechanically bond new pool coatings over existing plaster finishes.

Marble Dusting Pool Surface

We finished the pool with gray marble dust and completed the waterfall and the shelves in the waterfall too.  Marble dust is a smooth plaster finish applied to the gunite pool or spa. It’s a mixture of highly refined white cement and crushed marble. This material can be dyed into many colors or purchased in a specific color and aggregate pattern.  Marble dust is a substance that gives a classic look to the pool because of its clean and smooth characteristics. From other finishes, you can observe that this material is shared among pool owners because it is budget-friendly and straightforward for repairs. Our process of marble dusting offers you a pleasant finish and enhances your pool’s appearance.

The Importance of Marble Dusting Your Pool

As an owner of a pool, you have to know why marble dust is needed by recognizing its importance, you can take care of it well. Marble dusting is necessary when the finish of your pool turns discolored and worn out. This condition typically happens to older pools. Check the following list of signs that you specifically need us to refinish your swimming pool.

  • Plaster Peeling or Flaking
  • Egg Shell or Check Cracks
  • Structural Cracks
  • Surface Stains
  • Rust Stains
  • Discoloration
  • Roughness

To keep your pool in its most exceptional condition possible, you need to consider its finishing, our marble dusting services can provide you with that. Here are several advantages that you can obtain through the use of marble dust as a plaster finish:

  • It is a time-tested product.
  • The material is durable and long-lasting.
  • It is economical.
  • This plaster surface is repairable.
  • It is non-toxic and ecological.
  • It comes in various designs.

inground-swimming-pool-and-gunite-renovation-in-laurel-hollow-ny2Water Features and Waterfalls

Various swimming pool water features are built into an inground pool or connected by a detailed tile or rock feature.  Two common water features are swimming pool waterfalls and water fountains. You can choose from several types of water features to suit your pool and aesthetics.

  • Grotto Waterfalls – Waterfall grottos for pools are detailed artificial rock features that mimic natural caves and coves. Rock waterfall features are typically made from natural stone or molded prefab.
  • Cascade Waterfalls – Cascade waterfalls can provide an elegant feel to your inground swimming pool. They are built into a stone wall of a swimming pool or connected through an artificial rock feature. Cascade waterfalls add a scenic aesthetic to your surroundings. You can create a rainforest or elegant paradise island in your outdoor entertainment area with the perfect landscape design and cascade pool waterfall.
  • Scupper Waterfalls – Scuppers are modern and subtle waterfall features that add an elegant touch to your inground swimming pool. They also provide tranquility and add character to your pool. Water cascades out of scupper openings into your swimming pool, keeping your water cool.

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  • Rain Curtain Waterfalls – Rain curtains are one of the most versatile waterfall features for your inground swimming pool. They offer luxury, drama, entertainment, tranquility, and a unique aesthetic. The descending drops of water from a rain curtain make a swimming pool look sophisticated and glamorous.
  • Water Bowl Waterfalls – If you want to add drama and extravagance to your inground swimming pool, water bowls are a perfect choice. Water bowl waterfalls are large bowl or vase structures with scuppers. Water bowls can also combine water and fire components if you like. Water streams from the scupper beneath the water bowl, and artificial fire burns bright at the surface. Water bowls come in various materials, styles, sizes, and designs that can enhance and transform the look of your swimming pool.
  • Spillway Waterfalls – Spillways can make your inground pool swimming look and feel luxurious. Spillways come in various designs and styles, adding versatility and flair to your swimming pool. Spillways get their names because water from a hot tub spills over the edge into your swimming pool.

This is the latest Inground Swimming Pool and Gunite Renovation completed by Gappsi in Laurel Hollow NY.

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Gunite Pool Construction Close To Home Backyard Design Sag Harbor NY

Sag-harbor-gunite-pool-construction-backyard-design1Thinking about adding a gunite pool construction close to home?  If you are installing a pool in your backyard, there are many types to choose from. As you research information on a potential new backyard swimming pool, you will often encounter the term “gunite.” Gunite swimming pools are popular because they are highly durable and they can be created in just about any shape.

Gunite is a concrete blend of sand, cement, and water that’s applied through a high-pressure hose. Once it dries, gunite becomes rock hard, forming a thick, solid structure. It is exceedingly durable, so swimming pools made of this substance are built to last.

Gunite Pool Construction Benefits

  • Built to Last: Concrete is durable and porous, allowing the plaster-coated shell to hold water, provide stability, and be replastered when needed, adding to its longevity.
  • Variety of Finishes: Various materials can be added to pool surfaces made of concrete or plaster, including tile, stone, and man-made textures.
  • Variety of Features: Attach waterfalls, custom steps, and so much more to the pool design.
  • Versatility: Gunite pools give you the ability to customize the shape of the pool. This is perfect for those wanting an extremely deep or large pool, or a pool with custom tanning ledges.

Gunite Pool Construction Backyard Design Sag Harbor NY

Our team at Gappsi designed and installed a gunite pool close to the home in Sag Harbor NY.  We built the patio with G044 Limestone and installed a sundeck in the shallow area of the pool.  The stairs within the pool design were free-formed to accommodate the backyard.  The sun deck and stairs were veneered with glass tiles.  The same glass tiles were used in the waterline of the pool.

Sag-harbor-gunite-pool-construction-backyard-design3What are the advantages of glass tiles?

The tiles reflect the light to give your pool the appearance of being brighter and larger. Glass tile is impervious to liquids and resistant to staining and discoloration, which means cleaning generally only requires a simple wipe down. If you dislike mold with a passion then this is a great choice for your bathroom or swimming pool.

Cooking Island Adds Functionality!

A cooking island was installed near the pool and home.  Included in the design was a Twin Eagles Grill, an outdoor refrigerator, and a built-in sink, the cooking island adds to the small backyard’s functionality. A wall with bricks was added at the edge of the property to accommodate the fence as well.  This was a very detailed project and the latest design from Gappsi in Sag Harbor NY.

Why Have Your Pool Close To Your Home?

The problem is that people don’t anticipate exactly how they will eventually use their pool, and weigh that properly against other factors.  Here are five reasons you might want to keep your pool close at hand.

Space:  In this home located in Sag Harbor, space was why the pool was installed close to the home.  Not everyone has the luxury of a large backyard, in many cases, placing the pool close to the house is the only option. However, even when you have some area to work with, keeping the pool tucked into a corner close to the house might be the most efficient use of space. Why not save the rest of your yard for other activities?

Convenience:  You’re going to be making many trips to and from your pool.  About half of them, you’re going to be dripping wet. It’s hard to overstate how handy it is for swimmers to have easy access to a shower and toilet. If you plan to entertain, or just eat meals on your pool patio, it’s also convenient to have the kitchen close by.  Another convenience is having a garage or other storage area nearby helping make pool maintenance a bit easier.

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Aesthetics:  A pool is more than just a recreational area. When thoughtfully designed, it’s also great eye candy for your property. Keeping the pool close to the house allows you to enjoy the scenery more – which is especially nice in warmer climates where you can keep your pool open most or all of the year. Many people also love the sound of water, and incorporate things like waterfalls to produce perfectly tranquil background noise for their home.

Privacy:  In many cases, a simple fence doesn’t provide the sort of privacy people want for their swimming pool. Trees, shrubs, and other plants are needed to fill in the gaps. However, this is much less of an issue when the pool is close to the house, which serves as the ultimate view-blocker.

Safety:  While safety comes last on the list, it’s a primary concern for parents of young children who are thinking about building an inground pool. Having the swimming pool right outside your door makes it much easier to see and hear everything that goes on in it. Just as important, it allows you to get to the scene quicker if an accident happens. When it comes to pool safety, it’s no exaggeration to say that every second counts.

We have gathered together the most talented designers and craftsmen to help create “A True Masterpiece” right in your very own backyard. Contact us TODAY for a FREE consultation to get started on your backyard Masterpiece.

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Gunite Swimming Pool Renovation

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If you’ve been enjoying your pool for several years but want to update the look or add new features, then a gunite swimming pool renovation might be just what your pool needs. At Gappsi, we have a team dedicated specifically to commercial and residential pool needs.  The versatility of a Gunite pool makes it a top choice for homeowners who wish to truly “design” their own swimming pool. Gunite is a mixture of cement and sand sprayed onto contoured and supported surfaces used in the construction of in-ground swimming pools.

How do you know when your pool needs to be resurfaced? Below are the signs to look out for:

  • Your pool has stains and the walls are dirty.
  • The surface of your pool has developed bumps and is rough.
  • There are fissures and cracks along your pool walls.
  • Your pool water level continually drops.

Now there are temporary solutions such as water-proof paint along with acid washes for stains, but these are the equivalent of putting Band-Aids on the problem. It’s more cost-effective to hire a professional to replaster your pool and have it done correctly the first time.

Gunite offers the maximum strength that can currently be found in the swimming pool construction industry.  These materials allow for a more “elevated” level of custom pool design options.  Gunite is a pneumatically applied concrete mixture reinforced with steel rebar.  This is the most effective way of creating a swimming pool from concrete. Gunite is superior to alternative pool construction techniques such as vinyl liner or fiberglass pools in terms of structural strength and design options. It is also a porous concrete mixture that allows for better expansion/contraction tolerance and is less prone to cracking, shifting, translating, or sinking.

Is a gunite pool a good investment?

There are plenty of pros of gunite pools to be aware of. First, they last a long time and don’t take much time, effort, or money to maintain. That fact is the reason why lots of people see gunite pools as being a good investment is because of less future costs.  The life expectancy of a gunite pool depends on the construction.

A poorly built gunite pool certainly has the potential to crack, but a properly built pool can and should last for 100 years or more, with no risk of cracking whatsoever. We’ve been building Gunite pools for more than 30 years and our customers are very satisfied.

Gunite-Swimming-Pool-Renovation1What is the difference between replastering and resurfacing a pool?

Replastering is typically done when the existing plaster has become rough, cracked, or stained. Resurfacing, on the other hand, involves adding a new layer of material on top of the existing pool surface. This can include plaster, aggregate, or tile.  Most often gunite pools need to be resurfaced when stains are inevitable. Often, they are not anything serious, but they can build up and take away the beauty of your pool. Stains usually come from algae, leaves, debris, and chemical, and mineral outputs. If you are unable to clean the stains off then pool resurfacing will do the trick.  The best way to know if it’s time to resurface a pool is to be proactive, observing it constantly so that you’ll notice signs that it’s time to resurface. Mineral stains, gunite exposure, or plaster that’s flaking or falling off are all signs that your pool is in need of work.

Many pool owners ask: “How often do you need to replaster a pool?” on average, a pool needs to be replastered every ten years or so. However, there are several factors that could cause this maintenance to come sooner or last longer.

Can you reshape a gunite pool?

If you’re looking to change the shape of a gunite pool, a significant amount of excavation work is needed. Moreover, multiple areas would need to be excavated and then refilled for this process. In some instances, this process could be costly.

Gunite-Swimming-Pool-RenovationWhy use gunite instead of concrete?

To improve the strength and ductility of poured concrete, it is usually incorporated with wire mesh but sprayed concrete can be combined with steel fiber to increase this. Gunite and shotcrete are typically less expensive than poured concrete.  Shotcrete, “concrete”, and gunite are all basically the same product with variations in strength, inherent water-tightness, and methods of construction.

Gunite Swimming Pool Advantages

  • Gunite is cheaper than shotcrete
  • When applying Gunite you can stop and start the application without creating any weak points
  • Super high strength with low shrinkage
  • You can walk on the wet concrete without disturbing it
  • Gunite is easier to clean up than shotcrete

Gunite Swimming Pool Super Blue Diamond Bright Finish Renovation East Northport NY

This is a gunite swimming pool renovation patio restoration located in East Northport NY. Gappsi installed G045 limestone coping for the pool and Flagstone G045 pavers for the patio. The pool plaster was done with diamond bright super blue and we used porcelain tiles in the water line. All the pool plumbing was redone with new filters and a new salt generator chlorine system. This is the latest Gappsi gunite swimming pool renovation in East Northport NY. 

We specialize in professionally resurfacing commercial and residential gunite pools. From the prepping and pre-plastering to the plastering and finishing touches, we handle the whole process from start to finish.

Contact Gappsi today to set up an appointment. We’ll come out to inspect your pool and give you a free quote.

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Gunite Swimming Pool Built in Massapequa, NY by Gappsi.

Gunite Swimming Pool Built in Massapequa, NY by Gappsi.This Gunite swimming pool was built by Gappsi in Massapequa, south of Montauk Highway. Due to the high water table and to avoid dewatering the pool was built with a 6 ft deep end and also raised 8 inches high above one section of the patio.
The Gunite shell incorporates a cage of Rebars 12 inches on center and 8 inches Gunite floor and 10 inches walls. The pool size is 16×32 and built within the pool are stadium stairs across shallow end 16 ft wide, and in the opposite side a 16 feet 18 inch wide bench across the deep end to allow more sitting in the pool.
Beige quartz tiles were installed along the pool wall at water line. The pool plaster consisted of cappuccino quartzscapes
Quartz dust is much harder then Marbledust thus making the pool finish last 3 times as long as any Marbledust. At Gappsi we prefer utilizing quality finish and durable materials to provide our customers with long lasting and worry free Gunite swimming pools.
This pool also incorporates a beige autocoder that opens and closes in 30 seconds to the touch of a button. It is an energy saving, chemical free and low maintenance swimming pool. In this particular backyard with limited space the installation of a fence would have not been possible and would have made the pool and backyard patio two separate areas creating a less functional and esthetically unpleasing backyard.
The pool wall also incorporates a raised wall section above the pool coping with 3 sheer descends for a water cascading water feature. Fiorito travertine coping, pavers, and wall veneers were used throughout the backyard walls and patios. This stone is an exclusive natural stone product from the Gappsi stone collection. The pool equipment used was made by Hayward including the Hominologic control panel veritable speed pump, cartridge filter, salt chlorine generator, and ozone3 purification system . All plumbing consisted of 2 inches hard pvc pipes with 2 skimmers 3 jet returns and dual bottom drain.
The lighting package consisted of 3 led low voltage lights.

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