Currently, you can build a pool with your own hands, without even resorting to the help of specialists. The first step is to calculate the area. If the pool is planned to be small, then a base plate can be used as a basis for it. This slab can be made from a mixture of sand and gravel. If the pool is planned to be large, then the slab for the base is made of reinforced concrete. For the installation of a slab of reinforced concrete, reinforcement of at least 10-15 cm in diameter is used. If you plan to build a bathhouse, then a Russian stove with your own hands can be made.
For the construction of swimming pools, it is necessary to use very durable and absolutely waterproof concrete (class B15). This mixture can be ordered from specialized factories. Waterproofing is a very important issue when building a pool. With the help of waterproofing, the pool bowl is protected from water leaks. For these works, a special lubricant and waterproofing cords should be used. Pool cladding is done with ceramic tiles or mosaics. You can also use a special film, waterproof material «Liner». It is a film based on PVC. This material has a lot of advantages: it adheres very tightly to the bottom and walls of the pool, has a lot of colors and shades, is not exposed to ultraviolet radiation and is very resistant to mechanical stress. We must not forget that the pool requires timely care and filtration..