Gunite Vs Vinyl

Concrete or gunite pools.

Gunite vs vinyl.

Ready made gunite pool projects typically cost between 50 000 and 100 000 upfront. So an inexpensive vinyl pool does look cheaper than a gunite pool but a nice vinyl pool can look just like a gunite pool. Construction techniques do vary. Gunite pools will require replastering and there is never a warranty on plaster.

While gunite pools vary widely in cost you can expect to pay significantly more for a gunite pool than you would for a vinyl liner pool. 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. The smoothest concrete pool surface is a cheese grader compared to vinyl. Choose from any color plaster rocks tiles etc.

You can t find a fiberglass pool to suit your needs. Be sure to read the fine print. Concrete or gunite pools can be any size shape or depth. Timeline gunite pools take longer to construct so you ll have to wait longer before you slip into your suit and dive in.

Premier pools spas is the nation s top ranking pool builders that build a sophisticated pool environment soothing atmosphere artfully blended with innovative touches that complements the beauty of your backyard. Gunite vs fiberglass vs vinyl have different reasons to build here s an unbiased view to dispel any confusion. Except the vinyl will be printed with photographs of tile or rocks instead of the real thing. Your budget is in the 25 000 to 35 000 range.

A gunite pool is a good fit if. You want a custom shape or depth. Vinyl liner pools do come with a warranty. Vinyl can now also come in a variety of shapes and sizes though it does take some precision to make it fit right.

Vinyl now offers the same selection. A vinyl liner pool is a good fit if. 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. Concrete or gunite pools allow for more flexibility with.

Gunite also offers a range of interior finishes. For most people there is no diy option for concrete pools. In this post i will outline what i feel are the most significant differences and let you decide what pool fits you best. Many vinyl liner manufacturers have a 20 year pro rated warranty.

Your budget is 50 000 or more. Often times when people are shopping us for an in ground pool we are up against a gunite pool installer for the job and every time we are asked the advantages and disadvantages of both. 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.