Add acid with new plaster

[Phillbo]

Thanks...... so it sounds like a couple pints of acid to help hold the chlorine would not do much harm..


How long until you started swimming?

[mas985]

I believe the rule of thumb is when all of the plaster dust is gone or 10-14 days. This gives the plaster enough time to fully firm up but I have heard of some going in earlier.

[bradjo]

Hi Phillbo;
Here are the most specific start-up instructions I could find online (they gave me chemistry levels) which was what I was looking to aim for. This url is from the National Plasterer's Council website (no affiliation).

http://www.npconline.net/start%20up.pdf

I have been following the instructions in here for an exposed aggregate finish. I have 3M Colorquartz and it's looking good. If you'd like you can see it here (pardon the landscape that's next!):
http://www.annonemoose.com/pool/DSC00705.JPG
Jo

[Phillbo]

I hear ya about the landscaping.. tomorrow I start a week off to paint my fences and lay in sod etc.. wish I could swim