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    Sean, I'm not sure about regular plaster, but the Diamond Brite installation manual includes the following statement:

    Do not vacuum the pool with a wheeled vacuum for 14 days, to avoid leaving “wheel marks”. Brush type vacuums may be used immediately.

    I would tread carefully, so to speak.
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    Quote Originally Posted by eljefe281 View Post
    Sean, I'm not sure about regular plaster, but the Diamond Brite installation manual includes the following statement:

    Do not vacuum the pool with a wheeled vacuum for 14 days, to avoid leaving “wheel marks”. Brush type vacuums may be used immediately.

    I would tread carefully, so to speak.

    Just as el jefe the same instructions go for regular plaster, so no vacumming or putting in the steps you insert into anchor sockets for 14days and continue brushing daily Twice a day for 1 week thereafter once a day for another week

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    Quote Originally Posted by GutierrezPlastering View Post
    Just as el jefe the same instructions go for regular plaster, so no vacumming or putting in the steps you insert into anchor sockets for 14days and continue brushing daily Twice a day for 1 week thereafter once a day for another week

    Sorry for the threadjack...that's kind of what I was thinking. They have not delivered our 280 either. No wetsuit though, but maybe I'll let the kids loose, lol, they are begging to go swimming.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SeanB. View Post
    Sorry for the threadjack...that's kind of what I was thinking. They have not delivered our 280 either. No wetsuit though, but maybe I'll let the kids loose, lol, they are begging to go swimming.
    You see, there are benefits to having kids. If you don't want to do it and they are excited to do it, I think you have a perfect match. Just keep them off of the sides and the bottom of the pool. Happy leaf hunting.

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    Default Re: Divnkd101 Pool Build

    How long did it take to get plastered? My PB is trying to get the plaster done tomorrow morning. And it looks like it might rain by 11:00..12:00, not sure if that will be an issue?

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    Quote Originally Posted by geralde View Post
    How long did it take to get plastered?
    About three shots.

    Actually, it takes several hours. the plaster goes on fairly quick but getting it all perfect takes awhile. Personally, I'd rather put it off than have it start raining mid-job. My pb said that can make your pool a real mess.
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    Quote Originally Posted by geralde View Post
    How long did it take to get plastered? My PB is trying to get the plaster done tomorrow morning. And it looks like it might rain by 11:00..12:00, not sure if that will be an issue?
    Geralde,
    I agree with Sean's previous entry.

    They started the plaster on my pool around 7:00 AM after getting all set up. They did not begin to fill the pool until 1:30-2:00 PM. We had rain scheduled for Sunday early morning. I used water from both sets of neighbors on either end to help me with the fill. My pool was full by 7:30 AM on Sunday (est. 21K gallons). As I mentioned in a previous thread, I would err on the side of caution when it comes to the plaster. Good luck and be sure to upload some pics.

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    Default Re: Divnkd101 Pool Build

    Well..the plaster crew was here. They did some clean up of the pool....it started to drizzle, now they are gone. Should be back tomorrow.

    Oh well...better to wait on this based on your comments.

    thanks..jerry

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