Jun
30
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Swimming pool Debbie’s Pool Keeps Rolling Along
When I first met Debbie and proposed my plans for her pool, I could hear some concerns in her voice about whether or not I was the right choice to be her pool builder. I reassured her that “bigger” does not always mean “better”. I reminded her that as the Owner of California Trademark Pools, I have to wear many hats and I am more than happy to do so. You see, as a small pool builder I represent the salesman, the project manager and the customer service representative. As a customer, you only need to know one name, and thats Jerry. To me, this is a huge advantage, as I will do everything in my power to make sure the customer is happy.
At the beginning of the pool dig the skid steer developed a leak in the hydraulic hose , but now the pool is rolling along. Gunite was shot in on Thursday of last week, and today the tile was installed. I subcontract the excavating to Steve Sylva owner of Innovative Excavating, Inc. and contract with Eric Johnson Tile all tile and rock work. I’m always amazed when a future client is concerned that I subcontract work out instead of having it in house. These people are business owners too, and also take pride in their work.
To discuss how California Trademark Pools can help futher assist you regarding building your pool, please contact our office at 916-683-1202.
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Jerry Johnson
President
trademarkpools@gmail.com
Aug
02
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Swimming pool Debbie’s Pool In Final Stages
Talk about excited! Debbie and Jim can’t wait to use their new swimming pool. As a Sacramento area premier quality pool contractor, California Trademark Pools takes great pride in scheduling the pool process in a timely manner. Seems like yesterday we were signing contracts. The dig actually started on June 15th. Everything has gone as scheduled, so it looks like we’ll finish on Thursday or Friday of this week.
Debbie's waterfall almost complete
Last week Eric Johnson Tile put the finishing touches on the waterfall which came out beyond spectacular. We were able to utilize the space in one corner to give Debbie a split waterfall that was created out of moss rock. We notched the bond beam to be able to drop the rock into the water, which gives it a much more natural look. The back bond beam was raised twelve inches to give them a little elevated seating area to over see all the action in their pool or just to lounge around. We added an umbrella sleeve, just to give it that extra touch.
Debbie did an outstanding job of selecting color choices. It was not an easy task because she had to match a used tumbled clay brick that was done on the outside edge of her existing patio. The patio itself is finished with a standard gray broom finish. We thought it would be best to stain that with a color possibly from New Tone. The tile choice was a 6″ x 6″ tile with a dark gray base and a splash of copper which blended really well with the moss rock and the clay brick on the patio.
Debbie's concrete decks
California Trademark Pools installed the concrete decks on July 3. We did a stamp called “random sandstone” by Proline Concrete Tools. It gave the decks a nice rustic look that again tied together both the moss rock and tile. The color choices for the deck were Spanish Gold from the Davis Colors chart and the release color was Walnut from the Brickformcolor chart. The Spanish Gold color was an excellent choice for the integral color of the decks. It looks more like a copper color than gold, which really blended nicely. The walnut release added a touch of dark brown that matched well with the moss rock on the bond beams. Debbie has decided to seal the concrete to give it the wet look. I love that look! It really enhances the colors of the decks.
To discuss how California Trademark Pools can help futher assist you regarding building your pool, please contact our office at 916-683-1202.
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Jerry Johnson
President
trademarkpools@gmail.com
Sep
05
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Swimming pool Debbie’s Pool Completed In Less Than A Month
California Trademark Pools has always prided itself as being a quality conscious swimming pool contractor in the Sacramento area. Along with quality we also feel it is important to finish the pool in a timely manner. California Trademark Pools has just completed another pool in less than one month. Excavation was started on June fifteenth by Innovative Excavating, and the pool was filled with water on July tenth. The weather was outstanding and the coordinating of all the different phases could not have gone smoother.
Getting the new pool project done in a timely matter is only part of the process. Debbie’s existing grey broom finished concrete definitely needed some help. We decided to apply a solid stain manufactured by New Look . It took three coats to finally cover up some of the existing stains, but as you can see, the finished product came out fantastic. Working with existing concrete can always be a challenge, trying to match colors, textures and shapes, but this project came together great. After waiting twenty-eight days for our new stamped concrete decks to cure, we applied three coats of Spec West gloss sealer to both surfaces. Adding a gloss 
sealer to give it the “wet look” is always a nice addition to any surface. Debbie decided she wanted a tropical theme in her backyard. So she used bamboo products to cover the existing air conditioning unit and the new pool equipment. We drilled several holes in the concrete and inserted galvanized metal posts and than tied the bamboo to the new posts. It was a terrific substitute for the typical fences used. We also covered the entire perimeter of the existing wood fence with a slimmer style bamboo. It looks like a resort in Hawaii!
The backyard would not be complete without the final landscaping touches. We installed approximately fifty different types of plants that helped enhance her tropical theme. The plants were purchased at Home Depot and Branches Nursery in Elk Grove. The final touches were to add a commercial grade weed block, install drip systems and spread the black bark. There goal was to create a backyard oasis where every day seems like your visiting a resort. They definitely could take a vacation in there own backyard.
To discuss how California Trademark Pools can help futher assist you regarding building your pool, please contact our office at 916-683-1202 or Jerry’s cell at 916-479-3091.
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Jerry Johnson
President
trademarkpools@gmail.com
