Pour Concrete Pool Surround
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What happens here
Before pool coping can be installed, a concrete slab must be poured around the perimeter of the pool. This provides a stable and level base for the coping stones and surrounding patio pavers. This step, which is shown as completed in the video, involves preparing the ground, installing forms, laying reinforcing rebar or mesh, pouring the concrete, and allowing it to cure properly. It's crucial to ensure proper grading for drainage and a smooth finish.
Goal: Create a durable and level concrete slab around the pool.
Tools and materials
- Concrete Forms — Shaping the edges of the concrete slab
- Concrete Pump/Buggy — Transporting and placing large volumes of concrete
- Concrete — Forming the solid base around the pool
- Rebar or Mesh — Reinforcing the concrete slab to enhance strength and prevent cracking
- Screed — Leveling and striking off excess concrete
- Trowels — Finishing the concrete surface (e.g., bull float, hand trowel)
- Sub-base Material — Providing a stable layer beneath the concrete slab (e.g., compacted gravel)