Gunite Or Vinyl

Gunite pools will require replastering and there is never a warranty on plaster.

Gunite or vinyl.

Be sure to read the fine print. Gunite also offers a range of interior finishes. Low or high calcium levels in the water for example can cause scaling which is hard to reverse. Concrete or gunite pools can be any size shape or depth.

Concrete or gunite pools allow for more flexibility with design features. Vinyl can now also come in a variety of shapes and sizes though it does take some precision to make it fit right. The smoothest concrete pool surface is a cheese grader compared to vinyl. You want a custom shape or depth.

Vinyl liners are nonabrasive and smooth to the touch making them an ideal option for families with small children or anyone with sensitive feet. The spray nozzle is connected to a pressurized water source. You can t find a fiberglass pool to suit your needs. In the south gunite pools are cheaper than vinyl pools while in the north they are more expensive.

Gunite is a form of concrete that is sprayed into a hole in the ground in order to make a pool shell. A finish like plaster tile or glue and stones is then spread over it to make the shell waterproof. Your budget is in the 25 000 to 35 000 range. Built in seats tanning ledges and steps are limited.

Probably the most significant difference between vinyl and gunite is the cost of ownership. The spray gun differs too. Surface is rough all you need to do is stick your hand in a concrete pool then a vinyl pool to feel the difference yourself. It s less expensive to install than a gunite pool and generally the least expensive option overall though some fiberglass installations can be cheaper.

Many vinyl liner manufacturers have a 20 year pro rated warranty. Concrete or gunite pools. The surface of vinyl is not as porous as a plaster finish on a gunite pool which means vinyl liner pools use less sanitizer than a gunite pool roughly around 25 less on average the non porous surface leads to less chemical usage during the season and therefore less money spent on chemicals. You can choose these with vinyl as well but you ll instead get a rock and tile photos printed on the vinyl instead of the real thing.

A gunite pool is a good fit if. Vinyl liner pools do come with a warranty. Ready made gunite pool projects typically cost between 50 000 and 100 000 upfront. The air compressor is much larger than that for shotcrete since more air pressure is required for spraying gunite than for shotcrete.

You re prepared to spend a lot of time and money maintaining your investment. Disadvantages of vinyl liner pools. In addition to this significant upfront cost concrete pool maintenance costs over 25 000 every ten years thanks to regular acid washes replastering and high chemical and electricity usage. For most people there is no diy option for concrete pools.

Gunite gunite equipment is made up of a dry mixture container a large air compressor a hose and spray nozzle. Your budget is 50 000 or more.