DIY Pool Plaster: What I Learned (Owner Builder Tips)

Pool plaster day is one of the most critical phases of a DIY pool build. In this video I explain what I learned watching my plaster crew install StoneScapes Aqua White with Puerto Rico Blend and what every owner-builder should know before plaster day. You'll learn: How plaster crews mix and apply the finish. Why troweling technique matters. How glass aggregate is added. What happens during the acid wash. Why weather can affect plaster quality. I used StoneScapes Aqua White with Puerto Rico Blend, and you’ll see how it looks once installed and filled. I built my pool using the DIY Pools & Spas Program. See more at 💦 DIY Pools & Spas! coupon: SCOTT2967 UPDATED!!! Homeowner Builder Program: https://www.diypoolsandspas.com/diy-p... Chapters 0:00 Pool Plaster Day Overview 1:24 Why Pool Plaster Is More Than Just Color 3:15 Preparing the Pool Shell for Plaster 6:06 Plaster Application Process 9:00 Filling the Pool After Plaster 10:36 28-Day Pool Startup Process 12:22 DIY Pools & Spas Resources Texas DIY Coach — Save Big. Build Smart. Subscribe for more owner-builder lessons, tips, and DIY pool guidance. Music from Breaking Copyright: http://breakingcopyright.com Song: Two Places Composer: A Himitsu Website:    / @ahimitsu   License: Free To Use YouTube license youtube-free Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com Song: Dark Ages Composer: MaxKoMusic Website:    / @maxkomusic   License: Free To Use YouTube license youtube-free Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com Song: "Light in Dark Places" & "Legacy" Composer: Scott Buckley Website:    / musicbyscottb   License: Creative Commons (BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com Song: The Travelling Symphony Composer: Savfk Website:    / savfkmusic   License: Creative Commons (BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com