Gunite Vs Vinyl Pool

Surface is rough all you need to do is stick your hand in a concrete pool then a vinyl pool to feel the difference yourself.

Gunite vs vinyl pool.

A finish like plaster tile or glue and stones is then spread over it to make the shell waterproof. Gunite is a form of concrete that is sprayed into a hole in the ground in order to make a pool shell. In the initial purchase vinyl liner pools generally cost from 20 000 55 000 which is at least 10 000 less than similar fiberglass or concrete pools. Gunite pools typically take longer to build because they re generally built by subcontractors who specialize in each aspect of the building so this scheduling might result in a 6 8 week long installation.

Vinyl liner swimming pool structures are assembled in modular panels and can be purchased in various radius and straight segments the structure has unlimited shape and size potential. Ready made gunite pool projects typically cost between 50 000 and 100 000 upfront. In vinyl liner pools metals usually only effect the color of the water whereas in gunite pools metals can stain the surface and be a real bear to remove as it embeds itself into the porous gunite material. We can build almost any swimming pool shape size or environment with vinyl construction today and it is still a great value when compared to gunite concrete.

A vinyl liner pool is a good fit if. Your budget is in the 25 000 to 35 000 range. Your budget is 50 000 or more. A gunite pool is a good fit if.

You want a custom shape or depth. If your budget is tight and you want things done quickly take note of a few disadvantages. You can t find a fiberglass pool to suit your needs. You may have to resurface gunite pools every ten years.

Gunite pools offer longer warranties than vinyl liner pools. You re prepared to spend a lot of time and money maintaining your investment. Vinyl linered pools on the other hand commonly take around 4 weeks because the same crew does most of the work. 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 smoothest concrete pool surface is a cheese grader compared to vinyl. Vinyl liner pools do come with a warranty. Repairing the cracks if any or retiling also adds up to the lifetime costs.

Gunite isn t for everyone. In severe cases draining of the gunite pool and acid washing the surface is your only solution. In the south gunite pools are cheaper than vinyl pools while in the north they are more expensive.