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Pool guides.
Prep, application and troubleshooting for basements, roofs, showers, pools and more, written by the team that makes SEMCO.
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concretePool Deck Cracking Every Winter? How to Waterproof and Crack-Proof It for Good
Pool decks crack every winter for one repeatable reason: water gets into the concrete's pores and hairline cracks, freezes, expands, and pushes...
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concreteHow to Waterproof a Concrete Pool the Right Way
Step-by-step guide to waterproofing a concrete pool: prep, crack repair, coat application, curing, and water-testing, so it stays watertight for years.
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colorWinterizing Your Concrete Pool:SEMCO Liquid Membrane Is the Perfect Off-Season Project
Winter is the ideal time to take care of essential pool maintenance, especially when it comes to protecting your concrete pool. While...
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concreteWATERPROOFING : ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO CONCRETE POOL CARE
A concrete pool, with its enduring charm and versatility, stands as a timeless addition to any property. However, to maintain its allure...
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poolSEMCO Liquid Membrane in Plastered Pools
One of the more common pool finishes are plastered pools since it is hard finish, however it is also relatively porous. Its...
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concreteSEMCO LIQUID MEMBRANE™ in concrete pool application
Painting your old pool with SEMCO Liquid Membrane™ to waterproof it and make it look like new again!
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