Perma Pools Educational Blog

Here at Perma Pools, our mission as educators in the pool industry is to answer all your questions—the common, the technical, and even the bizarre. The most common question? Cost. Whether vinyl liner or concrete or fiberglass pools, whether extravagant or minimalistic aesthetics, people want to know about how much they're going to spend. You ask; we answer. How much does an inground pool cost? Most vinyl liner pools cost $65,000 - $85,000 upfront and $11,500 in maintenance over 10 years. Fiberglass pools cost $75,000 –$100,000 upfront and only $3,760 in maintenance over 10 years.  Read More

Topics: What are some of the cool options for an inground, Vinyl Liner Pool Articles, What are the costs of a swimming pool, What are the key questions for a pool buyer

Regardless of whether you are building a fiberglass or vinyl liner pool, a pool light will generally come with the package. The light enables nighttime swimming. But the type of light you choose makes a big difference in terms of ambiance. Many customers I talk to prefer upgrading to LED lights, because they are brilliant and more cost-effective in the long run. Here’s why.   Read More

Topics: What are some of the cool options for an inground

I am often asked whether waterline or other tile on your fiberglass pool is a good decision. The colors and styles are beautiful!  Here are some things to think about.  Read More

Topics: What are some of the cool options for an inground

Many customers have asked me what they should do to make their pool stand out. Of course, adding a pool to your backyard makes a dramatic statement by itself!   But with the right options, the entire space can look like a work of art. Sometimes small details make all of the difference. Here are four ideas that can work together to give your pool that WOW FACTOR!   Read More

Topics: What are some of the cool options for an inground

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A pump is like the heartbeat of a pool; it circulates water through the filter, keeping it clean and sanitized. The rate of circulation makes a big difference in how clean your pool gets—and how much money you spend in the process. Although you have the option of single, two-speed and variable-speed pumps, paying for more options costs less in the long run, but might involve some work on your part. So which pump is best for you?   Read More

Topics: What are some of the cool options for an inground, What construction practices are best, Indiana Swimming Pool Issues

Topics: What are some of the cool options for an inground, Fiberglass pool articles, What construction practices are best

The border around your pool is often referred to as the coping.   This is the transition edge of where your pool patio meets the entire perimeter of your pool shell.  It can consist of many different types of materials.  Above is a feau brick pattern done  Read More

Topics: What are some of the cool options for an inground, What are the costs of a swimming pool

Indianapolis swimming pool builders construct their pool decks out of a variety of materials that vary greatly in cost.  So what kind of pool patio is best for you?  Regular gray concrete?  Stamped concrete?  Concrete pavers?  Stone pavers?  Assuming a 1,000 SF pool patio, you could pay as little as $5,000 or as much as $34,000 depending on your selections.   Read More

Topics: What are some of the cool options for an inground, What are the costs of a swimming pool

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Topics: What are some of the cool options for an inground, What construction practices are best, What are the costs of a swimming pool