New Plaster Start-up

If you just had your new pool built or an old pool re-plastered,

it is imperative to have a Start-Up tech Certified by the National Plasterers Council

to perform a Start-Up procedure according to their guidelines to ensure your investment is protected and will last as long as possible.

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The first 28 days of fresh plaster is the most crucial time for your pools plaster or pebble tec. Improper start-up procedures can result in:

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Shorter Lifespan

Mottling

Metal Staining

Delamination

Cracking

Scale

Porosity

Calcium Nodules

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Despite this however, Many builders and plasterers in the area will tell the pool owners that they can handle the startup on their own by just brushing a couple times a day. Below is a redacted photo of a startup card from a local plastering company, and also one from the National Plasterers Council that has the correct procedure to protect your significant investment of a new pool and or plaster/pebbletec.

Please take the time to review and see how a Proper NPC startup differs. 

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