Maybe reach out to trhought on this forum - he has Midnight Blue in his pool.

seeing trhoughts build on this forum makes me feel a lot better. His pool definitely looks much prettier than mine does right now.

Anyone else want to help calm my nerves!

The biggest fear right now is the concern that the blue glass tile on the spa is going to clash.

dude,

Remember to brush twice a day for the first 7-10 days. No algaecide or chlorine for the first week. Then you can start adding chlorine slowly.Add acid as needed to lower the pH to 7.3 or so. It will rise on it's own for the next year. This tendency will slow as time progresses and the plaster cures. Watch the filter pressure too. The dust you brush off will get sucked into the filter and if not paid attention to, will clog it. Then daily for the next few weeks. No pool sweeps for the 1st 3 to 4 weeks. No Vacuuming either. You don't want track marks from the wheels.

Note: When brushing, turn off the skimmers so the drain pulls the dust. Brush towards the drain. Run the filter continuously. If you have an Intelliflow, try for 2 to 3 turns per 24.

Your plaster will cure nicely and smoothly. If I missed anything, I'm sure someone will chime in.

Scott

Thanks for the advice.

Currently they are getting ready to give it an acid wash. As the DB has started to cure a little and lose that glossy sheen it is looking much better. It is such a bright color, I'm just hoping that putting water in it calms it down a bit.

I also think once we get the decks enhanced and sealed, it will give us some more color. Add plants, new grass, furniture, etc. and we should be happy.

All of the midnight blue DB pools I've seen are "breathtaking" so I don't know why we panicked so much!

Here is a link that might be useful: Our Pool Build

Hi there duderino,
I am one of those p/o lurkers always seeking what I can do better. I have been watching your build from the beginning.
I am sure that the blue glass tile will look just beautiful with the midnight plaster. I think as pool owners we have all been there with the panicky moment when the plaster is being done...
Have you looked at the midnight blue pools over on the gallery? That helped calm my nerves. We also wanted midnight blue but settled on medium grey plaster and LOVE IT!!! Also remember that it will keep changing colors for the next few weeks especially after start up and then chemicals.
And to repeat, brush, brush and brush again.... LOL!

Happy Brushing and be sure to show us pics!
:)

Hi el duderino,
just finished reading your blog, you are a very entertaining writer. Following you own advice, have an adult beverage or two, and you will have the " The Best of Times", when it is complete.