Alukov was recently approached by trade partners, Mermaid Pools, to pool resources on a special project for a client in Kent. The homeowner had purchased a new property with an old, lined pool that had suffered years of neglect and damage. Passionate about outdoor living, the client envisioned transforming the pool into the centrepiece of […]
Pool Refurbishment
Refurbishment continues to dominate the attention of the home swimming pool sector with owners eager to upgrade for greater efficiency and sustainability as well as all-round enjoyment. Typically, priorities include reducing running costs, enhancing sustainability, adding new features and delivering a more modern design. By combining innovative products and industry know-how, leading suppliers help their […]
Giving the wet leisure and garden building retailer exclusive territory rights to market the brand in the south west, Elite Spas & Leisure has become the latest authorised installers of the Aqua Technics Pools UK one-piece pool brand. Manufactured in Australia by the same family business for over 49 years, Aqua Technics’ multi award winning […]
Located on the Cardigan Bay coast of Southern Gwynedd in North Wales, Llanfendigaid ouse, a three-storey, Grade II listed, Georgian stone house, has been in the same family for over 600 years. With a long-term goal of being self- sufficient in heating and electricity, an impressive project set out to ensure that the historic estate, […]
Miles Hammond presents some latest pool lining styles… All swimming pools will require some kind of repair or renovation at some point in their lives which means a steady flow of crunch cash flow for core builders and restorers. Bag liner and tile-band finishes are probably one of the most subjective areas of pool building […]
With revenue from refurbishment projects providing the lifeblood for so many pool contractors, ecoFINISH® is a virtual gift from the gods. A high-performance co-polymer material combination, ecoFINISH® is the world’s first, largest, and fastest growing manufacturer of polymer coatings. Ideal for both residential and commercial pool applications, ecoFINISH® is now operating in 42 countries. This […]
The highly-anticipated reopening of The City Baths, Newcastle, is fast approaching and Fusion Lifestyle, the charity behind the redevelopment, has released a sneak preview of what the building’s stunning new health and fitness suite will look like. The ongoing restoration of the North East’s most-loved buildings restoration sees the Grade II historic gem revitalised to […]
An iconic Newcastle landmark is celebrating reaching the ripe old age of 90 – with a slice of cake and a facelift. Workers at Newcastle City Pool and Turkish Baths joined in the celebrations, taking a well-deserved break from restoring the building to its former glory, to blow out the 90 candles. The pool and […]
Within weeks of moving into their new home, a Birmingham family was keen to really make it their own… starting with updating a tired looking pool. With young children, safety was top priority. But, they didn’t want to compromise on aesthetics. The couple turned to James Chapman of JB Elite Services for advice. The pool […]
Refurbishments in both residential and commercial pool sectors continue to provide steady revenue for many of the UK’s core pool and spa businesses. Whether it’s cosmetic upgrades, improving energy efficiency or to meet current industry standards, repair and refurbishment has always provided a major lifeline for many pool and spa companies. “Refurbishment is very much […]
