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  What is Pool Plaster? Understanding spot etching first requires a closer inspection of pool plaster itself. What is pool plaster made of? In this installment, we will explain the fundamentals of plaster and how they interact with water, which is obviously important for anything that is going to line a pool. Making pool plaster, or any cement, requires combining five base parts. Each plays its own function in the overall process, and each comes with positive and negative contributions Read More

Pool Plastering Basics: The Problem with Spot Etching After many decades in the industry, we have found that the most common and unavoidable problem with pool plaster is spot etching. You may not be familiar with the term, but spot etching is something that threatens the value of your home and the longevity of your pool. In this overview, we’ll explain the basics of spot etching and why you should care about it. What Is Spot Etching Have you ever Read More