How to Build a Concrete Pool
Choose a place to build the pool.. Sketch a basic design for your pool.. Take your design to a professional pool builder for advice.
Steps
Choose a place to build the pool.
Choose a place to build the pool.
Sketch a basic design for your pool.
Sketch a basic design for your pool.
Take your design to a professional pool builder for advice.
Take your design to a professional pool builder for advice.
Apply for the building permits required by your local government.
Apply for the building permits required by your local government.
Measure and mark the pool's dimensions on the ground.
Measure and mark the pool's dimensions on the ground.
Dig out the soil to create the basic shape of the pool.
Dig out the soil to create the basic shape of the pool.
Level the pool's bottom and walls with a rake.
Level the pool's bottom and walls with a rake.
Frame the pool with steel rebar and plywood boards.
Frame the pool with steel rebar and plywood boards.
Install the plumbing lines underneath the rebar and plywood.
Install the plumbing lines underneath the rebar and plywood.
Wire the pool's filtration system and other electrical components.
Wire the pool's filtration system and other electrical components.
Pour concrete
Pour concrete
Spray the walls to coat them with concrete.
Spray the walls to coat them with concrete.
Smooth the concrete out with a concrete float.
Smooth the concrete out with a concrete float.
Cover the concrete with a plastic sheet for at least 5 days.
Cover the concrete with a plastic sheet for at least 5 days.
Coat the pool basin with tile to waterproof it.
Coat the pool basin with tile to waterproof it.
Install coping around the lip of the pool.
Install coping around the lip of the pool.
Fill the pool with water.
Fill the pool with water.
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