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Guides & how-tos
Practical advice on choosing, installing and caring for pool and landscape finishes, from the team at SSL Distributors.
Buying guide
Can I install mosaics on a fibreglass pool?
Yes. Glass mosaics are very common on fibreglass pools. Here is how owners use Ezarri mosaics to make a feature of the waterline and sundeck, and...
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How to clean porcelain and natural stone pavers
Regular sweeping and an occasional deep clean keep pavers and coping looking new. The same simple method works for both porcelain and natural stone.
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New pool plaster: your 30-day start-up guide
A new plaster finish does most of its curing in the first 28 days. Careful brushing and water balancing in this period protects the finish from...
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Pool plaster colours: how your finish changes the colour of the water
The plaster you choose sets the colour of the water. White plaster gives bright aqua, blues give clearer blue water, and greys and charcoals give a...
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Porcelain or natural stone for your pool surround?
Both make beautiful pool surrounds. The right choice comes down to the look you want, how much upkeep you are happy with, and how the area...
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Pool coping edges explained: bullnose, square edge or drop face?
The edge you choose shapes how your pool looks, how it feels to sit on and how well it keeps splash off the surround. Here is...
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