The construction of gunite swimming pools often refers to the pneumatical application of a “concrete mixture” that forms a thick, durable pool shell that will last for years to come..

Concrete is a versatile material preferred by pool owners all over America for decades. Its porous qualities, design options, and overall configuration give gunite swimming pools a range of structural strength that raises it above the pack – as compared to vinyl liner or fiberglass pools.

With a gunite pool, your private aquatic resort can take on virtually any size, shape, depth, or configuration, providing the ultimate versatility for pool design.

Premier Pools & Spas is among the nation’s top pool builders who have been building custom, concrete in-ground or gunite swimming pools for over three decades. As the largest privately-owned pool builder, we excel at turning backyard dreams into reality with our exceptional service, design, and installation.

Gunite Pool Building Process

Step 1: Utilities Mark Out. Underground lines of utilities like water, power, and gas are marked out.

Step 2: Pool Layout. We discuss the pool installation with the homeowner and finalize the pool layout.

Step 3: Dig. We dig the site and fit a stone bed to add strength and support to the gunite pool. Then, we set up a wooden rebar framework as per the pool design.

Step 4: Steel Installation. The structural steel reinforcement placed over bricks in the entire dup-up site acts as a skeleton to the pool.

Step 5: Plumbing. For a more energy-efficient pool, we use plumbing lines that are larger than average. Then, we add electrical wiring.

Step 6: Gunite Shell. The gunite pool shell is sprayed onto the steel reinforcement.

Step 7: Tile and Coping. We add the perimeter tile, coping over the gunite bond beam, and decking around the pool.

Step 8: Concrete Patio. Pool circulation, heating, and filtration equipment is added.

Step 9: Plaster. The last step is to apply a waterproof pool interior finish. We also ensure that the surroundings are correct by working closely with you on the landscape design.

Gunite Vs. Shotcrete

Cement added with sand, gravel, aggregates, and water makes concrete. Both gunite and shotcrete are used for pool installations.

Gunite

• Dry form of concrete that is mixed at the site
• Dispensed through a nozzle after water is added at the spout
• Tighter packing material
• Control over the amount of water to be added
• No cold joints, even with pauses while spraying

Shotcrete

• Concrete mixture that arrives at the site in a wet form
• Pumped directly using high-pressure compressed air
• More expensive to build
• Less work time, as on-site-mixing is avoided
• Higher compressive strengths

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