Tag Archives: cement

Should i install a fiberglass or gunnite (cement) pool in florida?

I am looking into having a pool put in but not sure if i should go with cement or fiberglass. Any suggestions. pros and cons?

HELP! How do I make a poolside waterfall by myself?

I heard of a system where you lay out wood, cover it with chicken wire, cement it, put fiber glass over it, then shower it with sand and small rocks so it looks like a large stone. Please, give me step by step instructions on how to do this professionally. Also without having to buy … Continue reading

Anyone have an inground fiberglass swimming pool in Texas? What did it cost to install?

Are they better than a cement/gunite pool? Do they hold up in hard Texas clay soil? I would really like to know the cost to put in a small one…nothing fancy.

What type of pool is best for S Florida area: above ground, cement , vinyl, or fiberglass?

I live in Hollywood Florida, and plan to have either a above ground, cement, fiberglass, or vinyl, pool installed in my back yard. We have hurricanes, flooding, plus very humid and hot days. The ground is sand like-fill, with limestone about 8 or 10 feet under the sand like fill. Also, please give me a … Continue reading

How to encourage the growth of algae on cement pond waterfall?

I have build a pond that have waterfall using cement. And I didnt paint it, hope that some green algae will grow after some time. But is had been 5 months already, the cement still in very good condition (grey colour). So what can I do to encourage the growth of algae or something looks … Continue reading

I have a crack in my fiberglass pool steps. Is there an easy repair?

This is an in ground pool so, the repair would have to be from the top only, otherwise the cement would have t be torn up.

Best method for sealing a rock and concrete pond?

I have a pond that is made up of natural rock with what appears to be ordinary cement used to seal between the stones. The builder placed a tube near the bottom of it for a water feature and built up around this tube with stone. so I can’t use a liner. The pond is … Continue reading

How do I tint cement a green color?

I’ve been making concrete leaf castings out of large leafs to make a backyard water feature and birdbath. Now that I’ve gotten the hang of it, I’d like to tint the cement leaves green, either before or after I make them (either mixed into the cement or painted on afterwards). The only colors of cement … Continue reading

Is it feasible to decorate an existing retaining wall?

The house that my wife and I are buying has an unsightly 2-foot high cement retaining wall in the back yard. Is it feasible to decorate it by applying a facade? Also, I would like to build a water feature over it (small waterfall). How advisable would this be?

does anyone know how to keep a bird bath dish from getting tipped over? A cat jumped up and broke mine.?

I mean the cement bird baths that are two piece.