Build Your Dream Backyard
Looking for more style, function, and flexibility to your backyard? Designing your dream backyard has never been easier. Pool n Spa Artistry can help you create the ideal entertaining area that compliments the architecture of your home.
Pool Designs
Geometric
Geometric pools generally speaking are defined by having a specific shape making them a contemporary design.
Typically, their shape is a rectangle, oval, or square. These pools are ideal for swimming laps, playing water sports like volleyball, and relaxing.
Freeform
Freeform pools are designed to be more naturalistic with features such as rocks, faux boulders, and waterfalls.
These pools are ideal for swimming and floating. Kidney shaped pools are the most common freeform design.
Infinity
An infinity pool, also known as a zero-edge pool, is designed make you feel like there is no separation between the water and surrounding landscape.
The waterfall edge flows into a lower basin, and then is pumped back in creating a continual flow.
Pool Features
Outdoor Living
The Process
Layout
The layout process takes place before your pool is scheduled for excavation. This will give you an actual idea of the size and shape of pool. Once the location is finalized, we can start with the excavation.
Excavation
After all of the utility lines have been located with TEXAS 811, we are ready to start the excavation of your pool. Forming of your pool will be used to shape and structure your pool. Once the forming is in place we can break ground on your pool.
Steel/Rebar
Steel serves as the framework for your pool, with its high structural integrity. Re-bar will be throughout the entire pool and spa structure. Once the rebar is in place, a steel cage will encompass the contour of your pool and spa. At this point we may require City inspection if within city limits.
Interior Plumbing & Lighting
The layout process takes place before your pool is scheduled for excavation. This will give you an actual idea of the size and shape of pool. Once the location is finalized, we can start with the excavation.
The Pour
The layout process takes place before your pool is scheduled for excavation. This will give you an actual idea of the size and shape of pool. Once the location is finalized, we can start with the excavation.
Exterior Plumbing
After the steel cage has been put into place, the plumbing stub out begins. This includes all main drains, pool returns, spa jets, bubblers, etc. All pool plumbing is PVC schedule 40 pipe. Pool light niches placement for pool lighting is part of this process as well.
Electrical
All electrical work is provided by a Master electrician, following not only manufactures guidelines but city, state, and National Code requirements including City inspection. This includes pool/spa lights, timers, pool automation & connections needed for pool equipment.
Tile & Coping
Tile and coping selections will be installed. Stone mason will place the waterline tile along perimeter of your pool. The coping is the material installed on the perimeter on top or “beam” of the pool edge. Also during this time all waterfall and rock features will be put into place.
Decking
At this time your pool deck will be installed. If you desire any changes or modification, it must occur before framing phase begins.
Gunite
This is where your pool takes its form & shape. Gunite crew of experienced personnel apply the Gunite, which is a concrete blend of cement, sand and water that’s applied or shot through a high-pressure hose to create a tough inner shell for your pool. After curing (drying), Gunite becomes rock hard solid structure. We will ask you to assist in this process by applying water to the Gunite shell at twice daily for the next 5-7 days. This allows the Gunite to cure properly for structural integrity.
Start Up
Once the pool is full of water, We will supply chemicals to balance water chemistry required for particular plaster finish. We will again, ask you to assist in this process by brushing the surface for 5-7 days to ensure the smoothest surface possible.
Pool School
Pool n Spa Artistry will provide the homeowner with “pool school”. This a lengthy course on how to care and maintain your swimming pool and spa. Our excellent customer service does not end after your pool is finished. We are always just a phone call away if you have any questions or concerns regarding your new investment.