Spray the gunite surface evenly, with a hose and nozzle adjusted to a mist spray or gentle rain, at least four times a day for at least five to seven days. Stand on the edge of the pool to do this and do not walk into the pool or on the gunite surface for at least three days.
How long does pool gunite need to cure?
three to four weeks
What if it rains after gunite?
Q: What happens if it rains? A: Rain causes delays on the job. We cannot excavate, gunite, pour concrete, install tile or coping, or plaster a pool during the rain. In most cases, we will not work during rain days.Jul 20, 2007
What is the next step after gunite?
After the gunite has been applied, it will need to dry before plastering. It takes several weeks for gunite to cure. Large rains and debris should be removed from the pool during this phase. You may see small cracks in the rough surface, don't worry – these will be covered in plaster.Jan 14, 2020
How long after gunite Can you walk on it?
Spray the gunite surface evenly, with a hose and nozzle adjusted to a mist spray or gentle rain, at least four times a day for at least five to seven days. Stand on the edge of the pool to do this and do not walk into the pool or on the gunite surface for at least three days.
What happens if it rains on fresh gunite?
Q: What happens if it rains? A: Rain causes delays on the job. We cannot excavate, gunite, pour concrete, install tile or coping, or plaster a pool during the rain. In most cases, we will not work during rain days.Jul 20, 2007
Why do you have to wet down gunite?
Watering Gunite An essential step in caring for your concrete pool is to saturate the bond beam. What does this mean? To avoid your shell from drying out too quickly, you must wet the concrete frequently.
How often should you water gunite?
3-5 times daily
How do you know when gunite is cured?
Gunite is considered fully cured in 28 days. Interior finishes of gunite pools need to be kept underwater or wet. Therefore it is normal that the Gunite pools have tile installed along the top six inches of the pool. This is to transition from water to air and keep the finish wet.