Sportsman's Paradise Pool's & Spa's, Monroe, LA (2026)

07/26/2024

Pool professionals play a vital role in helping pool owners maintain a healthy and pristine pool environment for their friends and loved ones. Their expertise ensures that nearly any pool, no matter how neglected, can be transformed with proper care. Each pool season, green-to-clean services are paramount in helping pool owners get their pools back on track, providing a safe and enjoyable space for relaxation and fun.

These professionals demonstrate that with patience, the right techniques, and a commitment to excellence, any green pool can become a sparkling blue oasis once again.

Hats off to the kings and queens of summer who make it happen.

01/28/2024

Sportsman's Paradise Pool's & Spa's cares about the condition of your pool and the safety of your equipment. For this reason, we are offering a "no fee" freeze assessment to detect any potential damage caused by the bitter cold temperatures of the past freeze.

Please contact our Customer Service Team

11/13/2023

From all of us at Sportsman's Paradise Pool's & Spa's we want to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!

This is a friendly reminder that during holiday weeks, your maintenance service may be conducted 1-2 days before or after your normally scheduled day of maintenance. A partial service will be completed this week due to time constraints. This will include chemicals, bags, baskets, and an equipment check only. This is done so that our technicians can spend the holiday with their families.

As always, we appreciate your business and wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving

10/31/2023

If you haven't winterized your pool.....

Set your system today to run 24/7 until the freeze passes.

Equipment repairs are costly.

Stay warm.

10/29/2023

Good Sunday everyone!

A swimming pool is an attractive and valuable addition to your home on its own but imagine that custom pool as the centerpiece of your own luxurious backyard retreat. With more than five decades of experience, you can count on us to do it all, from custom pool design, construction, and maintenance to installation of spas, pool decks, outdoor kitchens, and landscaping.

You and your family will spend long, lazy days lounging by your sparkling pool and enjoy splashing and playing together in your own private paradise for years to come.

Our Fall promotion continues through November. $5,000.00 off any new Pool & Spa Contract.

It's a perfect time to take advantage of our Fall promotion.

10/03/2023

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09/17/2023

As we move to the fall season all of the furr babies we have met thank us for best doggie day out ever. It will not be long until the cold sets in. But until then....Keep swimming!!!

09/09/2023

IN-GROUND SPA WINTER GUIDE

SEPTEMBER 9TH 2023

There’s something special about owning an in-ground spa and having it available in the winter. That hot water is therapeutic and being able to enjoy it all winter is something that changes the entire approach to the season.

Making sure your in-ground spa or spool is ready for winter enjoyment is an important part of ownership. A few minutes and a few easy steps can ensure your spa is in top condition for years to come. Winter is the time of year when frigid temperatures and freezing pipes can do real damage for owners who are not prepared.

HAVE A PLAN
Waiting for the power to go out in -10 degree weather is not the time to test whether or not you can keep your spa running in an emergency. Make sure you write down the plan, have an emergency contact, and know where all the resources are before you go away. We came up with a few of our top things to look for when making a good plan to maintain your spa all winter.

CHECK YOUR BACKUP GENERATOR
If you have a whole house generator, which we always recommend, make sure it is ready for the season. If your spa was installed after the generator, or if you have specific circuits that receive emergency power, be sure that your electrician has set up the spa as part of the necessary running items.

ABOVE 65 DEGREES In-ground Spa Winter Guide Diagram
If you are using your spa in the winter, most people keep temperatures over 90 degrees. However, if you plan to lower the spa temperature for a period of time, do not go below 65 degrees. In the case of a real emergency, having the temperature warm enough to be able to react is as important as having an emergency plan.

24 HOUR PUMP SCHEDULE
Your spa pump should be running continuously for 24 hours, especially when the temperature drops below freezing. We schedule a pump reset and system shutdown only one minute per day. This is where most people get in trouble as they adjust the schedule on days where the temperature is moderate, but forget to reset it back before the freeze. Keep that same schedule all winter.

CHECK YOUR COVER
The main direction for heat loss in an in-ground spa is UP. Keep that cover installed when not in use. Be sure to inspect the cover every Spring to make sure it’s ready for the next season. That will give you time to repair or replace anything necessary before the cold season arrives again.

MAINTAIN WATER LEVEL
Automatic water fillers are typically turned off in the winter, because they will freeze when not in use. Check to make sure your water level is above the filter line, and that you can fill it up easily when needed.

09/06/2023

Pool Finish: Why You Should Add a Pebble Finish

Pool finish comprises solid concrete (cement), sand, and water, and it’s embellished with pebbles, quartz, colored glass beads, or river stones, among other things. The texture of a pebble pool finish might be rough or smooth (polished Aggregate).

However, it can be challenging to decide which finish pick for your dream swimming pool. The finish is your pool’s most significant design feature. And your pool’s aesthetics, durability, and overall cost will all be influenced by the finish you choose.

This article will present a quick rundown of the most common pool finishes and their characteristics and suggest reasons you should choose a pebble finish. Read on to learn more.

What is a pebble finish pool?
It is a mixture of hydraulic cement and polished stone pebbles that make up a pebble surface. After the pool has been concreted, the finishing process begins.

The mixture is applied pneumatically, then hand-wiped or water-blasted to uncover the top layer of pebbles.

Reasons why you should add a pebble finish
When it comes to pool finishes, you’ve probably realized you have a lot of alternatives.

Pebble finishes offer various design options, longevity, low maintenance, and the avoidance of issues like mottling and blotchiness.

Color Options & Custom Finishes
Many homeowners want to add texture and color to their pool when it comes to pool remodeling. Depending on the pebble finish, you can create a range of styles.

Longevity
Pebble finishes have a longer life span than many other finishes. It can endure up to 25 years on average.

Because traditional plaster finishes are porous and subject to cracking and chipping, they must be updated every eight to twelve years.

A pebble finish is a fantastic alternative for homeowners trying to balance cost and material life expectancy for beauty and endurance.

Low-maintenance
Maintaining water quality and chemical balance is critical like all else linked to your pool. Generally speaking, a pebble finish is stain-resistant.

In comparison to traditional plaster surfaces, it also requires less cleaning. It’s also easy to clean because the stones are non-slip.

If you choose a pebble finish, pay close attention to your water’s calcium hardness (CH) levels. Calcium and mineral buildup can harm the finish if appropriate chemistry isn’t maintained.

Calcium scale or crystalline accumulation of inorganic components can occur over time. It’s difficult to remove; draining the pool and using an acid wash is required.

While a pebble finish is low maintenance, water quality and chemical balancing must be monitored.

Size of Pebbles
Another element to consider is the smooth quality of the pebble finish. They are often naturally tumbled to avoid snagging bathing suits or chafing skin when swimming.

The finer the polish, the smaller the pebble. Pebbles and larger aggregates can be a touch abrasive. This is referred to as “texture” in the business.

Smaller Aggregate is best for pools where sports or active youngsters are played when choosing the texture of your pebble finish.

While it gives the feet some traction, it’s gentler on sensitive skin.

Mottling Is Less Visible
Mottling describes the spots or scars that appear when the dye is applied to pool plasters or quartz finishes.

Mottling can range from mild to severe and varies from pool to pool due to differences in curing durations, amount of dye used, and weather conditions during application. While most finish mottle, a pebble finish mottles less.

Pebble finishes save time and money in the long term since they are stain-resistant, anti-slip, and non-porous. As a result, you won’t have to brush as frequently.

On the other hand, calcium buildup might occur if chemical upkeep is neglected. We always recommend testing the water’s chemical balance twice a week and making sure it’s between 7.4 and 7.5. Water chemistry can also cause scale buildup, which requires draining the pool in most situations.

What are the Most Common Pool Finish?
Plaster finish.
Plaster is one of the oldest, most popular, most commonly utilized interior finishing materials. A plaster finish directly applies solid concrete (cement), sand, and water into the pool hollow.

As a result, the pool has a modest but elegant appearance. It’s tough, waterproof and resistant to chemical concentrations that normally ruin the surface.

A plaster pool finish is an excellent choice if you’re on a budget. It is projected to cost roughly $3.60-$4.00/foot to install, making it the most affordable of all pool coatings.

The plaster pool finish is fairly robust for this price range, lasting five to seven years before any signs of chipping or etching appear. It’s very simple to put together, and you can pick from various colors.A plaster finish may not be ideal for you if you aren’t keen on frequent cleaning. Because of its limited algae resistance, this style of pool finish necessitates weekly care.

Aggregate aka Pebble Finish.
Compared to normal plaster, the aggregate finish is a higher quality of concrete pool finish.

It’s made up of solid concrete (cement), sand, and water and embellished with pebbles, quartz, colored glass beads, or river stones, among other things.

The texture of an aggregate pool finish might be rough (Exposed Aggregate) or smooth (Smooth Aggregate) (Polished Aggregate).

An aggregate finish is slightly more expensive than a plaster finish, costing between $5.70 and $6.00 per foot.

However, it has a longer lifespan; quartz can endure for at least seven years, while pebbles can remain for ten to twenty years. Because of its innate algae resistance, it also requires less upkeep.

On the other hand, family members with sensitive skin may find the rough surface bothersome.

Only the exposed aggregate finish has significant downsides since it can be painful to walk on and house calcium buildup over time.

A polished aggregate finish is your best option if you want to avoid these drawbacks. However, whatever type of aggregate finish you choose will look better than basic plaster.

Tile finish
Tile is the most lasting and the most expensive of the many pool finishes. Most pool owners pick this finish despite the high cost because it requires the least amount of upkeep.

It also has the most design, quality, size, texture, and shape options.

Conclusion

Customized swimming pools are becoming increasingly popular as a home improvement project, and pool pebble finishes are becoming increasingly fashionable.

If you were wondering if you should add a pebble finish to your pool, now you know what a pebble surface is and how it may improve the aesthetics and functionality of your pool.

09/03/2023

WINTER / FALL

When Is The Best Time To Buy A Swimming Pool?

If you need help deciding whether or no to buy a swimming pool Sportsman's Paradise Pool's & Spa's LLC will help you. In today’s post you will learn when the best time to buy a pool is. We will also tell you why a certain time of year is typically best for swimming pool prices, as well as give you some general advice to help you decide if you are ready or not.

Winter/Fall

The Winter/Fall is the best time to buy a swimming pool. Why? We’re getting to that! Now that we have identified which time is best, we will explain some of the key reasons why it is this way. Then we will give you some general advice for making such a big decision. We hope this helps!

Save Money

Part of the reason the best time to buy a swimming pool is in the Winter/Fall is because swimming pools are a seasonal product. So, just like hoodies and sweaters are cheaper in the Summer than they are in the Winter, swimming pools are cheaper in the Winter/Fall. The Winter/Fall months also fall before year end. This is beneficial because the cost of goods needed to build a swimming pool (or anything else) will generally go up annually. So, by buying before year end you are more likely to avoid this price increase. Of course, the price difference isn’t too big but there are a few other factors to consider as well.

It Helps Your Landscape

This is something a surprising number of people don’t think about. It is easy to get so caught up in the financials that you forget to think about what this will do to your physical land. By building your pool in the Winter/Fall, you give yourself time to recover your landscape during the process. The initial building process can take a tole on your landscape, and buying before you use your pool can enable you to have everything ready by the time you would want to actually use your pool. Now, some pool companies like us here at Foley Pools that have experience in landscape design enable you to not have to worry about this at all. Don’t get us wrong, this is a big project and it will look bad before it looks good. But we never fail to build beautiful backyard pools and landscapes for our clients.

Timing

The last reason the Winter/Fall is the best time to buy a pool is because the timing works out beautifully. No matter what company you go with, if you buy a pool in the Summer it will not be ready in the Summer. It will be ready in the off season or at the tail end of the hot weather months. Buying a pool is a great and fun experience, but it kind of stinks to not be able to use it when it’s done. When you buy a pool in the Winter/Fall it is ready to go right when you need it most. This also gives you something to look forward to if you are not a big fan of the cold Winter months. Now that we have covered the basic reasons why Winter is the best time to buy a swimming pool, there is one more thing we’d like everyone to consider.

Buy When You Are Ready

If you asked around at other pool companies, they would probably tell you that the best time to buy a pool is RIGHT NOW! That just isn’t always true. Yes, it is almost always cheaper to make a big purchase the sooner you do it. But the other thing about big purchases is that there is more to consider than cost. Make sure with your family and with your wallet that now is the right time to make this decision.

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If you are still unsure, you can always contact us and get free help and estimates. We are here for you!

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09/01/2023

HOW TO PLAN A FUN (and Safe) Labor Day Pool Party

Throwing a backyard swimming pool party is a great way to celebrate Labor Day. If you want to host one, plan ahead so that everyone can enjoy not only a good time but also a safe time.

Most pool parties go smoothly. However, there can be hazards—from someone running and slipping on a wet pool deck to a guest driving home after too many beers. Smart party planning can help minimize risks. Here are just a few ways to enhance safety at your holiday gathering.

1. Determine what kind of party—and guests—you will host.
For a Labor Day pool party, the event typically is either an adult-only affair or a family event with children. Your choice here will impact the planning, particularly when it comes to supervising children in and around the pool. Unless you are confident you have enough responsible adults committed to careful supervision, it is not wise to include children.

The size of your party is also important. The more guests, the more details need to be covered to reduce opportunities for mishaps. Particularly if this Labor Day event will be your first time hosting a backyard party, you may want to keep the guest list on the shorter side for better overall management of the activity.

2. Emphasize pool safety at the outset.
Along with your event invitation (or in a separate email you send out later), share your desire that everyone has a great time at your party while keeping safe. Include written safety guidelines for pool use, and ask guests to review them with their children in advance of the party. When people know in advance what to expect, gaining their cooperation on party day should be easier.

Then, when guests arrive at the party, remind them about safe behavior. For example, you could point out your posted “swimming pool rules” sign, or hand guests a flier that lists the most important safety rules. For ideas and resources, visit websites like poolsafely.gov, healthychildren.org, and the American Red Cross.

3. Provide formal, scheduled pool supervision.
In a party atmosphere with multiple guests—and possibly alcohol—pools open the door to lots of fun, but also some risks.

If children are involved, protective measures become even more important. Nothing substitutes for attentive adult supervision! Let’s repeat that: Nothing substitutes for attentive adult supervision! And “attentive” does not mean sitting down to eat and socialize while casually “keeping an eye on the kids.”

What works best is assigning responsible adults to specific supervision shifts, usually in blocks of 15 to 30 minutes. Create a written schedule in advance, and thoroughly communicate the schedule. Emphasize that when on duty, the supervising adult must focus on watching and listening to the activities in the pool—and nothing else.

4. Limit the alcohol—or skip it altogether.
Whether or not alcohol will be available at your pool party is an important decision that impacts your pool party environment and the behavior of your guests. If you elect for alcohol, use strategies that promote moderation.

For example, you could limit options to wine and beer, or even fruity sangrias. For wine, you could even go with very low-alcohol, lightly sparkling selections such as Moscato or Brachetto d'Acqui—which are also ideal for a hot day.

Offer plenty of non-alcoholic options—not only soft drinks like soda, but attractive alternatives like non-alcoholic beer, fresh-squeezed juices, or bright, festive mocktails (non-alcoholic cocktails).

Another tactic: Help avoid guests drinking on an empty stomach by either presenting tasty appetizers as soon as they arrive or by serving the meal before bringing out the alcoholic beverages.

5. Keep an emergency kit and equipment on hand.
If you do not already have a pool emergency kit and equipment ready and in place, a pool party is a great reason to prepare these items (and then keep them permanently on hand). Should a dangerous situation arise or accident actually occur, having a kit and equipment will make responding easier and likely more effective for someone’s health and safety.

At a minimum, the American Red Cross suggests a first aid kit; life jackets in several sizes; a whistle to alert everyone to an emergency/potential problem; a reaching device (e.g., rescue tube; a shepherd’s crook with rescue hook; a pole with a soft grab area or loop at one end); a throwing device (e.g., foam-ring buoy). It’s also smart to keep a landline phone; nearby that’s pre-set with emergency information.

Remember, a little planning and coordination can go a long way to making your Labor Day pool party a smooth-running affair that’s nothing but enjoyable for everyone.

08/31/2023

POOL SURFACE TYPES

Making a Final Decision on the Perfect Pool Surface Type

What are the different types of surfaces for a pool?

The entirety of a pool that you’d see if it wasn’t filled with water constitutes a pool surface. This primarily refers to the walls and floors of a pool. You might imagine that there’s a huge amount of variety to these surfaces.

But while there’s a nearly infinite number of options for a surface’s look, there are only three main types of pool finishes.

And it’s your choice of type that will determine both options for appearance and possibly different associated costs for elements like maintenance.

Gunite/Concrete

You might not be overly familiar with gunite. But you probably know one of its major components – concrete. Gunite is a mixture of concrete with water and sand. This unique mixture isn’t poured out like concrete. It’s instead sprayed out with a special high-pressure system. This is really the main difference between Gunite and concrete.

If it’s sprayed it’s gunite, and if it’s poured it’s considered concrete even if it has sand and water mixed in.

When you keep that similarity in mind you’ll know what to expect this surface to look like. But unfortunately, it also inherits some of the longer pool installation timeframes associated with concrete. This makes it the slowest of the three main surface types.

Fiberglass

Fiberglass is one of the quickest to install options. This is thanks to the fact that it’s not actually constructed within the confines of your pool area.

Fiberglass pools are instead constructed offsite using a mold. They’re then lowered into the ground at your desired location.

The fiberglass is, just as the name suggests, a surface made from fiberglass and plaster. They generally are available in various shades of blue with different mixes added to them to get different effects when water and light hits it.

Vinyl

Like fiberglass, the name of this surface type tells you exactly what you’re getting. A vinyl surface is made of layers of vinyl that are laid out over a frame in your pool area.

This is generally the most cost-effective option. But at the same time, it’s also the least durable.

A vinyl surface will typically only last about five to ten years. And damage to it is fairly common, especially tears.

Pool Finish Types

If you’re wondering how three types of surfaces can lend themselves to the infinite variety of pool designs then you’ll find a large part of that answer in pool finishes. A pool finish acts as a coat or cover sitting on top of the raw material. And you have a wide variety of options for finishes, each lending itself to different aesthetics. For example, dark pools have become one of the more popular design trends. A dark, or black bottom pool leveragers these finishes to simulate the look and feel of bottomless depths. And this general principle holds true for a wide variety of other choices. Finishes can essentially be used as the canvas by which you design the pool of your dreams.

Plaster:

looking top down to a plaster finished pool in full sun

Plaster finishes give that smooth and even look to a pool, not just limited to white you can get colored plaster too.

A plaster finish is typically made with a white design aesthetic. It’s one of the more classic looks and makes for an appearance that’s refreshingly nostalgic to a lot of people. Plaster might not seem overly glamorous at first glance. But this emotional element adds allure. And the fact that it’s among the most inexpensive options doesn’t hurt either. However, there are also some interesting variants of plaster to consider.

Aggregate:

close up of steps of a pool that have an aggregate finish

There are many varieties and colors of aggregates available which cover a wide spectrum of colors, textures and looks.

Aggregate pool finish combines plaster with small pieces of hard, colored, material. Colored quartz, glass beads, and river stones are the most common choices for embedded materials. They lend both some extra flourish and durability to standard plaster.

Polished Aggregates

If you crush the aggregate into plaster then the result is known as polished aggregate. This technique is typically used with colored stones like quartz or marble. The result is then applied by hand in order to maximize the beautiful sheen.

Exposed Aggregates

Exposed aggregate finishes expose the material to both eyes and air. But it gains a special appeal because of its advanced craftsmanship. Pebbles or beads are applied by hand, as is the case for polished aggregate. But it’s then power washed with muriatic acid and water. This removes the top layer and exposes the beauty laying beneath the surface.

Tile:

Tiles can dramatically change the look of the pool and when selecting the color and style you need to consider many things like the amount of shade the pool gets, the angles within the pool design and the surrounding pool colors and background.

Tile has an inarguable elegance. But at the same time, it’s also the most expensive finishing option. But that higher cost does bring multiple different options which each have their own unique benefits. However, going with tiles tends to become a continual slide into ever-increasing prices. If you do choose tiles for your pool finish there is then the decision on which types of tiles you want.

Tiles are generally more expensive than other options due to the labor involved in installing them as well as the tiles themselves. It is easy to see how the material and preparation of tiles costs more than plaster for example. But there are options out there, like Sportsman's Paradise which can ensure you get the pool of your dreams.

Ceramic and Porcelain Tile

Porcelain and ceramic are among the least expensive options if you’d like to go with a tile finish. But don’t let the lower price fool you. It’s amenable to some truly dazzling designs and there are a variety of colors to choose from. Many people even go with hand painting for their ceramic tiles in order to add an extra element of classic style.

Stone Tile

Stone has a beauty that lends itself to most designs. For example, it’s a popular choice for modern and standard pool styles. But stone tiles are perhaps best suited to natural pool designs. That inherent appeal of marble, granite, limestone, and other decorative stone fits perfectly into any design focused on natural beauty.

Glass Tile

Glass tile may have been around for a while now. But it’s only recently started to really get the credit it deserves. Glass tile has some inherent benefits like the fact that it stands up to potential stains or danger of erosion. But it’s simply the sheen and shimmer of glass tiles that tend to attract people to the idea. Pool water already has a way of refracting light to create dazzling displays. But the reflective quality of glass tile can take that effect to the next level.

Making a Final Decision on the Perfect Pool Surface Type

Your choice of pool surface can make a huge difference in a wide variety of areas. But the number of choices is a testament to the fact that there’s no objective right answer. Instead, it’s one of the many options pool owners must make a decision on after weighing up all the pros and cons. Talk to your pool builder and get their on what would be best for you.

Concrete Pools – A Run Down

You might think that you already know exactly what a concrete pool is. After all, the name does a good job of describing it. And a concrete pool is, in fact, a pool made from concrete. But there are a few more points to consider when you’re weighing the options for a pool of your

What’s the Deal With a Shipping Container Pool?

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Solid vs Mesh Pool Cover – Which Should You Choose?

New pool owners are generally quick to discover that pool covers aren’t quite as simple as they might have thought. Most people know that pool covers are an important part of owning a pool. But what’s less well known is just how many types there are and how much of a difference they make in

How Much Does a Pool Raise Your Electric Bill

Key Takeaways Homes in the US that have swimming pools consume approximately 49% more electricity compared to homes without pools. This higher energy usage results in an additional cost of approximately $500 per home annually. If you’re like most people then you’ve had moments of concern when looking over your electric bill. Those bills are

The Latest Trends in Semi Inground Pool Designs

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Making a Splash: What To Know About Pools with Diving Boards

Key Takeaways Diving boards are not all positives and so need to be carefully considered before adding one to your pool project. Their disadvantages include an increase in possible accidents which directly relates to higher insurance premiums. They also require more depth (a minimum of 7.5 feet) and a larger area so the pool needs

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