Fort Wayne Pools - Elite

Latham Pool Builder Academy-Camp Penuel

2011-10-14T13:13:00.000-07:00

The Elite Pool has once again participated in the Latham Pool Builder Academy. The pool builder academy was organized to give pool builders from around the country an opportunity to receive hands on experience and instruction as they participate in the entire process of building a vinyl liner pool.

When Latham International first introduced the pool builder academy, it was held in the yard of a homeowner that had purchased a pool and agreed to have the academy at their home. Several years ago, Latham decided that the pool builder academy provided the perfect opportunity for them and other companies to give back to the community. Now, each pool builder academy is held at the location of a charitable organization that would really benefit from having a pool. The entire pool kit, automatic cover and circulation and filtration equipment are donated for the cause.

This most recent pool builder academy was held Sept 25-29th in at Camp Penuel in Ironton Missouri. Camp Penuel is a Christen camp that provides over 1500 inter-city kids each summer the opportunity to spend a fun filled week at camp.

While at camp, these kids experience the beauty of the outdoors as they participate in water sports on Lake Killarney, going on nature hikes, singing songs around the camp fire, playing team sports, and reading. Camp Penuel gives these youth an uplifting environment, away from the city streets that they came from, where they can learn more about themselves.

Now, thanks to the pool builder academy, the youth that come to Camp Penuel will also enjoy swimming in a new swimming pool.

We are proud to give back to the community and will continue to do so semi-annually for every Pool Builders Academy we host.

Albion Liner Tech Talk

2011-10-03T12:02:00.000-07:00

An interesting article from one of our customers regarding liner fading.

In the many thousands of liners we process each year at WW Adcock the vast majority give many happy years of service.

Failures or problems are in low single digit %. However as you can imagine even 1% of 1000 liners is 10 liners, 2% 20 liners etc., so we are probably subjected to more issues than the average builder/service company.

Today I was conducting a measure class for Adcock personal and here is a photo.
The damage you see here is something we encounter 3 or 4 times a year.

It is 4 years old. This is why this liner is damaged:

This pool has two skimmers, both located at the deep end. The main drain and the skimmers are plumbed together so the pump suction pulls through them all.

The homeowner loads up the skimmers with 3" chlorine tabs. They only run the pump for a few hours per day because of the cost of electricity.

The chlorine tabs then dissolve without the pump running. The heavy chlorine solution then sinks down the skimmer pipe and out through the main drain grate. You can see how bleached the liner is right at the edge of the grate. There is also some PH wrinkling that is hard to see. This is because high concentrations of chlorine has a very low PH and will cause the liner to absorb water and expand, hence PH wrinkles.

So for the cost of running a pump. A typical 1 hp pump uses 746 watts per hour. Average electricity rates are 10 cents a kilowatt hour. So this pump running 24 hours.... uses just shy of 18 kw hours x 10 cents = $1.80

The pump would cost $324 to run 24 hours a day for 6 months. If you only ran it for 8 hours a day you would save $216. The ruined liner cost approx $3500 to replace and lasted 4 years. In four years they saved $864. Net cost of saving electricity was $2636 for a new liner.

I really felt bad for the lady homeowner because she was very nice. My recommendation to her was;

Run the pump more or put in a two speed pump and run it on low half the time or plumb in a chlorinator. Without these precautions the replacement liner would also suffer the same fate.

Actually when building pools, is it a much better idea to have separate main drain and skimmer lines to stop this problem and also down the road it helps to isolate plumbing leaks.

If you have any head scratching liner failure questions we would be glad to give you an honest assessment and if we use your problem for our Tech Talk we shall give you a liner for half price.

PS There is still the possibility that the chlorine has also damaged the lines below the skimmer, especially if it was plumbed with flex pipe which will fail with high chlorine concentrations. In which case I would have to re-do the math above!

Nigel Leach
Director of Package Pool Sales
WW Adcock
Philadelphia PA

We thank Nigel for this helpful information.

We have a winner!

2011-08-17T12:29:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Regina W. from Snellville, GA the lucky Grand Prize winner of our $10,000 Pool Makeover Sweepstakes.

Thousands of entries were submitted by homeowners nationwide for a chance to get a cool new look for their pool, and Regina was chosen.

Thank you to all who participated!

Pool Game - Dolphins Race or Relay

2011-08-12T10:44:00.000-07:00

If there are just two players, this game is a race. With four or more players divide into teams and make it a relay.

Each team has a beach ball that the players must move from one end of the pool to the other by pushing the ball with their noses and forehead. If they touch the ball with their hands or any other part of their body they must go back to where that took place and start again.

When the player reaches the end of the pool the next player will do the same until one team is the winner.

Good swimmers can play by swimming in the deep end of the pool or the length of the pool. For a game with non swimmers, play in the shallow end.

ICC-ES Certified

2011-08-10T05:56:00.001-07:00

ICC Certification – Building permits just got easier!

We are the only packaged swimming pool manufacturer to receive ICC-ES Certification of its products. What is ICC-ES? It’s the International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), whose purpose is to ensure that building products meet code requirements.

Inspectors’ #1 Choice for Approving Building Codes Are ICC-ES-Certified Products*

Building inspectors and engineers look to the ICC-ES evaluation reports for evidence that the products and systems are code-compliant. Builders can receive a standardized branded swimming pool blueprint coded with an ICC-ES report # — stamped and signed by a licensed engineer!

*Final permit approval is up to the discretion of each individual municipality’s code official

Pool Game - Sharks and Minnows

2011-08-05T12:23:00.001-07:00

The game starts out with one person selected as the shark and the rest as the minnows.

Designate one end of the pool as the minnows’ starting point and the other end as the minnows’ goal.

The shark starts in the water at the minnows’ goal, the minnows at their starting point. The minnows must be touching their starting point. The shark then shouts: "Sharks and Minnows, one two three, fishies, fishies swim to me!" after which the minnows may begin to swim to their goal.

The minnows do not need to leave right when the shark calls them over. Minnows can leave their starting point anytime after the shark calls them over. A minnow may return to their starting point at any time during play and be safe from being tagged while touching their starting end.

If the shark manages to tag a minnow, the minnow is out of play and becomes a shark in the next round. After all the minnows have either reached their goal wall or been tagged, the shark(s) swim to the opposite side of the pool from the minnows and the cycle starts again.

The game is played until all of the minnows have been tagged, then the last person tagged becomes the shark who starts the next round.

Here are some optional additions to these rules:

Instead of tagging, sharks must hold some part of the minnow's body for three whole seconds before they become a shark
No underwater tag: sharks can only tag minnows when some part of the minnow is above water
Minnows can call "Early bird!" and start swimming to their goal before the shark has called them across. This can be prevented by the shark calling "No early birds!" at the start of the round.

Pool Game - Marco Polo

2011-07-21T11:30:00.001-07:00

Marco Polo is a form of tag played in a swimming pool. It is a simple game that can be played with two or more players.

To play, One player is chosen as "It". That person closes his or her eyes, or is blindfolded, and counts to a certain number (usually 10 or 20). While the “it” person counts, the other players scatter around in the pool.

After counting to the pre-determined number, the “it” player tries to tag the other players, using only the sound of their voices to find them. The player who is "It" shouts out "Marco" and the other players must respond by shouting "Polo", which "It" uses to try to acoustically locate them.

When the “it” player tags another, that player becomes the “it” person and the game starts over again.

During the game, if "It" thinks that someone has climbed out of the pool, he or she can shout "fish out of water", and if anyone is out of the water they become "It". If someone sits on the side of the pool with their legs in the water, "It" can call out "mermaid on the rocks", or "fish out of water" and that player becomes "It".

Pool Game - Colors

2011-07-11T12:03:00.001-07:00

A player is picked to be "it". The player who is "it" then swims to one side of the pool and turns their back to the other swimmers who are lined up in the water on the opposite side of the pool as "it".

Players choose a color and keep it to themselves (To make it easier you can limit the color choices, like to the colors of the rainbow). "It" begins to call out colors one at a time. If a player's color is picked then the player tries to make it to the other side of the pool as quietly as they can.

If "it" hears a player swimming then "it" turns around and tries to tag the player before they swim back to the side of the pool where they started.

If "it" turns around and the players still have a hand on the side of the pool then "it" returns to the side of the pool where they started and starts calling out colors again.

If "it" catches a swimmer then the swimmer becomes the new "it".

Elite Pools receives a Best of Class Award for 2011

2011-06-29T10:46:00.000-07:00

Elite Pools receives a Swimming Pool Innovations Best of Class Award for 2011 from Poolandspa.com. The award program recognizes outstanding and superior products, innovation and/or customer service in the pool & spa industry.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The Awards for this year were based on a combination of factors including product inspections and phone interviews, as well as very detailed consumer input through the use of a third-party consumer survey company. Over 50,000 consumers were polled throughout 2008 to the present. The 2011 Best Of Class Award Program focused on quality, not necessarily quantity.

Personal Financing

2011-06-27T08:15:00.000-07:00

In case you haven’t already heard, The Elite Pool has teamed up with Lending Club to finally offer personal financing for that Elite pool of your dreams!

Lending Club is an online financial community that brings together creditworthy borrowers and savvy investors so that both can benefit financially. We replace the high cost and complexity of bank lending with a faster, smarter way to borrow and invest.

The Lending Club experience is truly liberating. You can join in minutes. If you're borrowing, you can apply for a loan and get an instant rate quote. Everything is done online, so the whole process is fast, confidential, private, and secure.

With fixed rates starting as low as 6.78%APR*, no hidden fees, and a maximum of $35,000 allowance this is the perfect time to invest in an Elite pool.

Apply for personal financing with The Elite Pool and Lending Club by visiting the application page HERE.

* Rate based on A1 Loan Grade, subject to credit approval. All loans made by WebBank, a Utah-chartered Industrial Bank. Annual percentage rates can range from 6.78% (A1) to 27.46% (G5). Your actual rate depends upon credit score, loan amount, loan term, and credit usage & history.

Eight Manufacturers Recall Pool and In-Ground Spa Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings

2011-05-27T09:19:00.001-07:00

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Pool owners/operators and consumers who have one of the recalled pool or spa drain covers should immediately contact the manufacturer to receive a replacement or retrofit, depending on their make and model. Except for kiddie pools, wading pools and in-ground spas, retrofit or replacement of installed covers are not required in pools with multiple drain systems or gravity drainage systems or for covers installed before December 19, 2008.

The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.

No Incidents/Injuries have been reported.

Manufacturers: A&A Manufacturing, of Phoenix, Ariz.; AquaStar Pool Products Inc., of San Diego, Calif.; Color Match Pool Fittings, of Surprise, Ariz.; Custom Molded Products, of Tyrone, Ga.; Hayward Pool Products, of Elizabeth, N.J.; Pentair Water Pool and Spa, of Sanford, N.C.; Rising Dragon USA, of E. Sweetwater, Tenn.; and Waterway Plastics, of Oxnard, Calif.

The recall involves various pool and spa drain covers that can be identified by the manufacturers’ name and model information listed below.

Company	Their website	Dates Sold	Remedy
A&A	www.aamfg.com	Dec. 2008-Apr. 2011	Replacement or Retrofit
AquaStar	www.aquastarpoolproducts.com	Dec. 2008-Apr.2011	Replacement or Retrofit
Color Match	www.poolfittings.com	Dec. 2008 – Apr. 2011	Replacement or Retrofit
Custom Molded Products	www.c-m-p.com	Dec. 2008-Apr. 2011	Replacement or Retrofit
Hayward Pool Products	www.hayward-pool.com	Dec. 2008 – Apr. 2011	Replacement or Retrofit
Pentair Water Pool & Spa	www.pentairpool.com	June 2009 – Apr. 2011	Replacement or Retrofit
Rising Dragon	www.risingdragonplastics.com	Dec. 2008 – Apr. 2011	Replacement or Retrofit
Waterway	www.waterwayplastics.com	Dec. 2008 – Apr. 2011	Replacement or Retrofit

Consumers with drain covers from Waterway Plastics should contact the firm toll-free at (866) 719-6044 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, or visit the manufacturer’s web site at http://www.waterwayplastics.com/.

For additional information, consumers should contact the Drain Cover Recall Hotline toll-free at (866) 478-3521 any time, or visit the Drain Cover Recall website at www.apsp.org/draincoverrecall.

Introducing the NEW Slate Gray/Black Granite

2011-05-12T08:03:00.000-07:00

Slate Gray/Black Granite

Introducing classic elegance for swimming pools with the new Slate Gray/Black Granite liner now available.

This striking and dramatic new pattern will give your pool an exquisite trend-setting style.

Our new Slate Gray/Black Granite liner is a great liner choice for both new construction and replacement liners.

Visit our website to find a dealer near you.

Latham Pool Builder Academy Wings of Steel

2011-04-25T10:50:00.000-07:00

The Pool Builder Academy began with measuring and marking the location for the pool. We then watched as the excavator did a fantastic job on excavating for the pool. When the hole was ready, the pool walls were positioned in the hole, bolted together, squared and leveled. The pool was completely plumbed and the concrete collar was poured around the base of the pool walls to end off the day.

Day two began with us dividing the attendees into smaller groups. While working with our group, we installed our polymer housing, one piece rounded vinyl liner encapsulation with 2 ft radius corners and our flush deck lid. While we were installing our components, another group worked on applying a sand/concrete mix to the bottom of the pool. We all worked very quickly on this day as we were working on beating the rain that had been threatening all morning. We all worked together to drop the liner in place then watched as water trucks filled the pool.

We started day three at the hotel going over product presentations. We had the first hour to discuss the benefits of automatic covers, and why they should buy a Coverstar automatic cover. Latham then did a presentation on their products. They also gave instruction on how to measure for a new liner. We then went to the job site to see the progress of the pouring of the concrete deck.

The morning of day 4 was spent installing our system. We worked with the attendees and completed the full cover system installation. All of the attendees were impressed when they saw the cover operate. Some of the attendees had some prior experience working on some of our competitors systems, and after seeing our system, recognized that it is a high quality product.

Pool Builders Academy

2011-04-15T06:19:00.000-07:00

This month, Latham International and affiliates gave flight to a family’s dream.

From April 10 – 14, 2011 Latham International, the largest manufacturer of inground residential swimming pool components, with their continued commitment to giving back, donated their seventh inground swimming pool to a very deserving family.

“We started working with local dealers around the country that we sell our products to – to identify charitable causes that can use water therapy,” said Peter Moran, Technical Services Manager of North America. Peter runs two pool builds each year, dubbed “pool schools”.

The Beck family of Sicklerville, NJ is anxiously waiting for summer to begin so they can enjoy their brand new inground swimming pool, built very recently by members of Latham International’s Pool Builders Academy. This family was chosen based on the compassion and drive they have to help each other overcome difficulties and achieve dreams.

Having raised two children of their own, parents Chuck and Dorothy Beck, have adopted ten beautiful children: Emily, Dakota, James, Marlyn, Serena, Joshua, Isaiah, Gianna, Jesse and Shamar — ten children who look forward to enjoying splashing, swimming, water therapy and spending time with one another in their very own pool.

“Several of our children, like Gianna (age 9) and Jesse (age 12), they have spina bifida and cerebral palsy and spinal cord injuries. And just the therapy of it, the water therapy of it would be really good,” said grateful mom Dorothy Beck. “I can’t wait to swim in it,” said Joshua Beck, age 7.

The children range from 20-months-old to 20-years-old and are from different places — like 9-year-old Gianna who is originally from Haiti. She has severe cerebral palsy, but is very sweet and is completely dependent. Three children (Jesse, 12; Isaiah, 12; and Raymond, 19) all love to play sled hockey. Jesse has a rare form of spina bifida. Isaiah was born with many heart defects and has orthopedic issues, is deaf in one ear and has major learning disabilities. Raymond has been a paraplegic since he was 10-months old. Adopted at 5-years old, he has been playing sled hockey for the last 10 years, which has allowed him to travel the country and the world.

We at Latham are proud to have donated the entire pool kit, which includes the wall panels, braces, steps and liner. We’re equally proud of the companies who supported our efforts and donated their time and or materials. This combined effort included, construction equipment, stone for backfill, permits, landscaping and crew time donated by the host builder, "The Pool Store," and Toni Williamson. For the past three builds, Pentair has also helped out with these academies, conducting a seminar on hydraulics and assisting with the proper set up of the Pentair hydraulic system. Coverstar, a division under the Latham International umbrella, donated the automatic cover for the pool and were responsible for a seminar on the assembly and installation. Superior Pool Products (SPP) located in Blackwood, NJ donated all the white goods, stainless steel handrails, plumbing fittings and pipe, safety rope and more.

“They (Latham) said we wanted to find a local family so they said sure, you guys can do that, so then we were introduced to Dorothy and Chuck Beck,” said The Pool Store’s Toni Williamson.

For the builders, the days were filled with hands-on courses designed to teach contractors the technical skills needed to build residential vinyl liner in-ground pools — and for a good cause. The course topics included code awareness, pool layout and excavation, panel and step assembly, automatic cover installation, plumbing/hydraulics/filtration assembly, concrete bond beam and bottom installation, receptor options and liner installation, deck pour/float and safety – all from APSP certified builders. Participants earned 32 hours of APSP technical credit for completing the course, but more importantly – the priceless memory of helping out a well-deserving family!

“All of us at Coverstar, LLC are excited to participate in this event. It has been a fantastic experience and my fifth build,” said Kevin Losee, Project Manager for Coverstar, LLC.

We are proud to give back to the community and will continue to do so semi-annually for every Pool Builders Academy we host.

Other recent builds include: Grace Harbor in Cropwell, AL (a Christian-based recovery facility/home being used to house women in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program, as well as women who’ve paid their debt to society), the Crumley House Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center in Johnson City, TN; the Lighthouse Ranch for Boys in Loranger, LA and the Tupelo Children's Mansion in Tupelo, MS, which offers temporary and longer-term care to children in need of a safe and loving environment.

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Headquartered in Latham, N.Y., Latham International is the largest manufacturer of inground swimming pool components in North America with 15 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. It was founded in 1956 by Merrill Laven, father of our current President and CEO, Mark Laven.

Is an Elite Pool Right For You?

2011-04-13T13:12:00.000-07:00

Elite Pool - Humpback Kidney

You know it is. Still, there are some things to consider.

The two most common questions are cost and space.

Yes, there is a Elite Pool to fit almost any budget and any yard. Also, now with the help of PERSONAL FINANCING your options are endless!

Plus is takes 75% less time to install a vinyl lined pool as compared to other pool construction technologies.

Maybe you like parties. Sophisticated evenings by the pool side. In that care you might like a Humpback Kidney or a Riviera.

Or maybe you just like to have fun with friends and family. A San Luis Rey or a True-L should fit the bill nicely.

It’s your decision. Your life style. Your expectations.

With so many standard shapes and sizes, it’s a good bet your Elite Pool will live up to them.

Don't forget to enter for a chance to WIN a $10,000 POOL MAKEOVER! Time is enter is almost up; hurry before it's to late.

Pool Builders Academy Update

2011-04-12T13:18:00.000-07:00

This year’s Pool Builders Academy in Sewell, New Jersey is well underway. The Academy’s last day of working will be April 14^th. The builders have already begian building and install the new vinyl liner pool for the “Wings of Steel” residents.

Check back for more updates and video!

Options, Options, Options

2011-04-07T12:30:00.000-07:00

There are so many options to consider when purchasing a new Elite Pool. We know you want nothing more than to have a pool that is personalized for YOU. Elite Pools offers many options with your new pool.

Shape

Elite Pools offers 18 different pool shapes. From classic, lap pools, and free form.

Liners

Elite Pools offers ton a of options when it comes to liners. daVinci Exclusive Patters, daVinci Core Patterns, and our Signature SeriesLimited Edition. That’s over 30 different designs to choose from.

Steps

Elite Pools offers 4 different step options. Wedding Cake, Performance Thermoplastic, Steel Steps, and Acrylic/Fiberglass.

Spas

Why not add a little bit more enjoyment to your Elite Pool by adding a spillover spa? Spillover spas are available in round, scalloped, and square.

Coping

Coping creates a smooth and uniform perimeter around your Elite Pool. Contact your Strong Support Dealer today to show you the many coping options available.

Safety Covers

There are two types of pool safety covers, standard covers and automatic covers. Our standardcovers are available in a variety of colors and are custom-manufactured to match your specific pool shape and size. Automatic covers are engineered to cover your pool with just the touch of a bottom. No more bending over and strapping down your pool cover. Just flip the switch, sit back, and watch your pool automatically cover itself.

We know with all the options you will choose what is best for you so you can enjoy your Elite Pool to its fullest potential. Contact yourlocal Strong Support Dealer today!

Swimming Pool Games

2011-04-05T13:25:00.000-07:00

Everyone has played the classic swimming pool game of “Marco! Polo!”, right? Now there are many other fun and entertaining pool games that can be played with friends and family!

Here are a few fun swimming pool games!

Duck Racing: Run to the store and pick up some rubber ducky and waterproof markers. Make a number on the bottom on each ducky. Have each person choose a duck and drop them in the water at the starting point. Pop a balloon for your starter’s pistol and watch the duckies waddle to the other end of the pool. First one to the end WINS!
Beach Ball Races: Give each guest a beach ball and the one who can push it to the opposite end of the pool, with their NOSE, first becomes the winner.
Treasure Hunt: Gather up some items from around the house that will sink to the bottom of the pool and are easily visible and maybe some that aren’t so easy to see. Have everyone close their eyes or turn around as you throw the items into the pool. Whoever finds the most treasures wins!
Raft Race: If you have a long enough pool, have your friends and family get on a raft like inner tube and paddle from one side of the pool to the other using only your hands.
Marco! Polo!: This classic pool-time favorite is always a great choice. Blindfold one guest and have him/her yell out “Marco!” which the other guest yell out “Polo!” Whoever the blindfolded guest touches becomes “it.”

There are many versions and variation to these games. What fun pool games do you and your friends enjoy playing?

Polymer Walls

2011-03-31T15:14:00.000-07:00

Polymer Wall System

Perhaps the most important part of your pool is the walls and bracing system. The Elite wall system is simply the best and strongest in the industry. Our structural polymer molding process allows us to produce a pool panel with thick rugged walls that are, in many ways, as strong as steel and impervious to corrosion. That means it just will now rust or oxidize over time. In fact, we’re so confident of that strength, we offer a one-time transferable, lifetime warranty on the pool wall structure. Factory engineered for strength and durability, there is just no stronger support in the industry than that offered by the Elite polymer pool wall. In fact, it has three times the support rubbing found in out structural polymer pools, giving it even greater strength that the typical polymer wall. Finally, our Reliance® deck support system uses a series of concrete support pillars (the kind used to support bridges) that help prevent your desk from settling.

The whole is more than the sum of the parts. But, the parts are pretty incredible. And, Fort Wayne manufactures 100% of your Elite Pools substructure components.

Will I be a slave to my Elite pool?

2011-03-21T11:11:00.001-07:00

Lagoon

Absolutely not. That wouldn’t be any fun. And fun is what your pool is all about.

Pool maintenance used to be a big time drain. No longer!

Today, thanks to industry technology advances, your pool can be virtually maintenance free. At the same time it provides you with a beautiful vinyl liner, smooth friendly surface and, of course, durability.

Not to mention, considerably less costly. New, cutting edge filtration and sanitation systems use far fewer chemicals than older systems did, and also drastically cut maintenance time. You can expect about an hour each week on maintenance. Ask your dealer for more information specific to your area.

Warrantys

2011-03-08T11:24:00.000-08:00

Fort Wayne Elite Pools offers a warranty in basically every part of your Elite Pool. This will give you great peace of mind!

Pool Warranty

Because we’re so confident in the quality of our products, we’re able to offer a top-notch warranty program that offers our pool owners real peace of mind.

Lifetime Warranty on Wall Structures

The Elite Pool wall panels and braces have a lifetime warranty. What’s more, the warranty includes a one-time transfer clause. So if you ever sell your home, this can be an attractive feature to prospective buyers.

20-Year Warranty on Vinyl Liners

Vinyl Liners from Fort Wayne Pools come with a 20-year warranty — 5-year full replacement and 15-year prorated against manufacturer defects.

20-Year Warranty on Safety Covers

Our safety covers are the strongest in the industry and so we can offer the best warranty in the industry — a 20-year warranty against manufacturer defects: five year full replacement and fifteen-year prorated.

Already own a Fort Wayne Pool or vinyl liner? Make sure you register your warranty. Go to http://www.yourpoolwarranty.com/ and follow the link for the product you would like to register.

Pool Makeover Sweepstakes

2011-03-03T11:52:00.000-08:00

You could be the Grand Prize winner and receive a $10,000 Pool Makeover! Enter to win before April 30, 2011, and be eligible to win a NEW liner from Elite Pools, along with a Safety Cover, and a Wedding Cake Step System.

Our 2011 liner collection has a wide variety of patterns so you can create the perfect style for you backyard retreat! You can even see what the pool liner with look like underwater before purchasing! The Wedding Cake Steps allow easy, in-and-out access for both young and old. The Safety Cover helps prevent accidental intrusion by children, pets and unwanted critters!

Don't wait! There is no purchase necessary to enter, so do it NOW!

No Purchase Necessary. A Purchase will not improve your chances of Winning.Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States (except Colorado) and the District of Columbia age 21 or older at time of entry and to whom this offer is addressed and who own a home with a pool installed at time of entry. Entries must be received between 12:01 AM, (ET) on 3/1/11 and 11:59 PM (ET) on 4/30/11. Void in Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii and where prohibited by law. Click here for Official Rules.

Everything You Need In One Place

2011-02-28T07:53:00.000-08:00

Interested in an Elite Pool? It can be confusing when starting out, trying to find all the right information to build your backyard! When you visit our website, you will find all the information you could ever need. Everything from pool shapes, vinyl liner options, steps, coping, and even a Virtual Pool Builder, to where you can find a local dealer in your area!

Under the Build Your Pool tab, you can page options filled with information on how to start the process of purchasing your Elite Pool. You will be able to find pages such as Virtual Pool Creator, finding a Strong Support Dealer, warranty information, factors to consider, pool construction overview, and even how to select the right dealer for you. Each page is filled with information on way to help during your purchase of an Elite Pool!

Making the decision to purchase a pool should be exciting, not stressful! With Elite Pools, you'll find the experience rewarding and worthwhile! Get started today!

Financing Is Finally Here!

2011-02-25T13:15:00.000-08:00

Elite Pools is extremely pleased to announce that we have recently joined forces with Lending Club to bring you the option of financing your new Elite Pool.

With rates starting as low as 6.78%* APR and loans up to $35,000 why wouldn't you want to finance with Lending Club?
Lending Club reduces the cost and complexity of bank lending and passes the savings on to you. Apply in minutes and get an instant rate quote. Feel safe knowing that your identity and personal information are always protected and not shared.

Get started today at Elite Pools.

Currently all states are covered except for: Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Maine, Mississippi, North Dakota, Nebraska, and Tennessee.

* Rate based on A1 Loan Grade, subject to credit approval. All loans made by WebBank, a Utah-chartered Industrial Bank. Annual percentage rates for all loans range from 6.78% (A1) to 27.46% (G5). Your actual rate depends upon credit score, loan amount, loan term, and credit usage & history.

Your Fantasy Awaits

2011-02-25T07:57:00.000-08:00

Make your fantasy a reality, that makes you Elite!

We realize that purchasing a swimming pool is not an impulse decision. It’s something you’ve been thinking about for a while, perhaps years. Now, your time has come!

You’ve got a lot of choices to make when you decide to put in a pool. What size should it be, what shape do I want, how much will it cost? Wow, how daunting. Well, we’ve got good news for you because the Elite Pool is made to fit almost any yard, any budget and any lifestyle.

Then, you may be thinking what do I intend to get out of my pool? Primarily exercise? Entertainment? A place to unwind and enjoy your family? Or maybe, just maybe it’s to say you’ve arrived. You’ve worked hard and now it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. No matter what you want out of your new pool, the Elite Pool will give it to you and much, much more.

You can choose any shape, or any size. You can make it distinctly your by choosing one of our exclusive daVinci liners. Add comfort and beauty with a Sit N Step and let all your cares float away in a Spill-Over Spa.

Let us take all your worries away, and then introduce you to your Strong Support Dealer. He is the only dealer that carries the Elite Pool and he’ll be with you every step along the way.

Pool Builders Academy April 10-14, 2011

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Latham International, owner of Fort Wayne Elite Pools, is pleased to announce, that they are holding an APSP accredited Pool Builders Academy April 10-14, 2011 in Sewell, New Jersey. This pool build is for the “Wings of Steel” residents, which is a family that adopts disabled minority children of all ages, and raises them to be successful citizens in life. Currently the family has 10 beautiful children. Here, contractors will learn technical skills that are required to build a residential vinyl liner in-ground pool all while working for a good cause! Updates to follow!

Social Media

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Did you know that Fort Wayne Elite Pools can be found all over the web?

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Go ahead and check us out!

Who is Fort Wayne Pools?

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The story of Fort Wayne Pools is a story of first.

We were the first to create the original Stone Tite liners, a look that’s been copied by every other liner manufacturer in the industry. The first to manufacture pool entry steps for vinyl liner pools. Due to our engineering, innovation, and design, we hold multiple patents.

We were the first to create the daVinci liners, premium vinyl liners that are very durable and consist of patterns that are exclusive to Fort Wayne Pools, and are an exquisite addition to your pool.

In addition, we’re the only company to give you color and style options in ladders, handrails, steps, and many other interior pool components with Exterior Coordinates.

We are the leading manufacturer of pool substance components with are 100% our own. Walls, braces, liners, coping, steps, and other pool components accessories – all designed to work and fit together in perfect unity, all 100% Fort Wayne Pools.

For more than 35 years, we’ve been manufacturing swimming pools components, and building a reputation for innovation and excellence.

We set the trends, we don’t follow them. Because our reputation rests on every component we manufacture, our quality control is second to none. We’re been here. Building. Creating. Innovation. And we we’ll continue to be here. Never resting. Never being fully satisfied.

There is, quite simply, no better inground pool money can buy than a pool from Fort Wayne Pools.

Opening Your Pool For The Warm Weather

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Elite - True-L

Opening your pool signals the start of warm weather and relaxed attitudes. Whether you’re emerging from a long snowy winter or a quick brush with cooler temps, opening your pool can be a simple process.

Remove leaves and debris from pool cover.
Take off the cover, clean it, and store it.
Hook up pool pumps and filters and reconnect all hoses and electrical connections.
Remove leaves and debris from skimmers, filters, pumps and drains.
Take out leaves and debris from the pool.
Fill pool water up to proper level.
Turn on the filter pump and make sure all skimmers, bottom drains, and filters are functioning properly.
Vacuum up any remaining debris in the pool.
After pool filter has been running 3-4 hours, test the water. Retest water to see if any adjustments have to be made.
Once adjustments have been made, shock the pool following label directions.

Now you will be set and ready to enjoy your Sterling pool for the warm months to come!

You can learn more about Pool Care and Maintenance on the Sterling Pool web page.

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

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San Luis Rey Elite Pool

Oh course, we realize that putting in a swimming pool isn’t exactly an impulse purchase, and you’ve probably been thinking about this for a least a couple of years. Now it is time to take the next step.

You’ve got a lot of choices to make when you decide to put in a pool.

The first two are usually how big a pool and at what cost?

Obviously the bigger the pool, the bigger the yard, the bigger the budget. Well, we’ve got good news for you on that front, because The Elite Pool is made to fit almost any yard, any budget, and any lifestyle.

Another decision to make – what do you intend to get out of your pool?

Are you interested primarily in exercise? A lap pool might be just the thing. Or maybe it’s entertainment and family activities that suit you. If so, you need a bigger pool, maybe a large Rectangle or True-L. And if it’s a showpiece you what, try a San Luis Rey or the Riviera.

Let’s not forget the impressive variety of vinyl liner patters, any one of which can make your pool uniquely your own. You ever have choices on where to put the stairs.

The bottom line? Once you’ve juggled budget, space, and lifestyle, chances are one of our many different standard shapes and sizes will fit your needs.

Choose A Strong Support Dealer

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Your dealer can help you make the right decisions about your pool. He can offer advice on everything from custom designs to heaters, cleaners, and cosmetic enhancements.

When choosing a dealer, make sure it’s a Fort Wayne Elite Pools Strong Support Dealer – who will ensure that all components are 100% Fort Wayne Elite Pool products. That way, you can be sure the every piece of your pool will fit together perfectly and your warranties will be the best in the industry.

Building a pool is a big decision and investment. A Fort Wayne Elite Pools Strong Support Dealer will guide you through your options from pool shape to decking. You will come to depend on your dealers’ knowledge and will rely on them for as long as you own your pool.

A Fort Wayne Elite Pools Strong Support Dealer is not only a reputable dealer; other benefits are also associated with the Strong Support Program.

Availability of exclusive products
Exclusive opportunity for extended warranties
Direct access to Fort Wayne Elite Pools product experts
Dealer training / Educational programs
Dealer conferences (share building techniques and more)

You also have the reassurance that your Strong Support Dealer will have the support of the leading manufacturer in the swimming pool industry – Fort Wayne Elite Pools.

San Luis Rey ~ The Elite Pool

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Check out this tropical oasis! It could be in your backyard! It's a San Luis Rey and is featured with our daVinci Core Liner design called Inverness.

Like paint to a canvas these daVinci Liners look so realistic, are they actually real tile, no, maybe stone. No matter how you see them, they are all truly a masterpiece. We offer you 6 exclusive patterns.

These works of art are only available through your Strong Support Dealer.

But wait! We have 19 more in our very core. All designed with you in mind, no matter what your taste or color palette dictates, we have your pattern covered like paint to a canvas. And, if you desire even more, check out our Signature Series liners.

These are limited edition prints and may not last long so please check with your Strong Support Dealer on availability.

Check out the fabulous choices for your vinyl pool liner by going to Elite Pools!

daVinci Pool Liners ~ Exclusive Patterns

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California Crystal

Art is subjective. That’s why we offer a variety of liner patterns designed to create the perfect poolscape for you. daVinci liners: Art for swimming pools.

California Crystal shown here is one of 6 daVinci's exclusive patterns only available from your Strong Support Dealer.

Like paint to a canvas these daVinci Liners look so realistic, are they actually real tile, no, maybe stone. No matter how you see them, they are all truly a masterpiece.

Designed to resist fading and cracking from sun, temperature and age, our liners are smooth to the touch, durable and easy to maintain. Each liner is treated with special fungicides and UV-inhibitors to keep your pool looking fabulous.

All daVinci vinyl liners from Elite Pools are backed by our standard 20-year limited prorated warranty, which includes five-year full replacement protection for manufacturing defects

Proper Pool Care and Maintenance

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Like any room in your house, your Elite Pool will need periodic attention to keep it looking great. There are many options available for any pool to keep your maintenance to a minimum such as filter and skimming systems, automatic pool cleaners and water sanitation options. The good news is that with the latest advancements in technology, a pool has never been easier to maintain. Your pool should require no more than 1 hour per week to maintain, leaving the other 167 hours for fun and enjoyment!

Standard procedures for opening and closing your pool are a snap if you want to spend the time to do it yourself. Chances are good that your Strong Support Dealer also has services available to provide this for you to keep your time investment to a minimum.

To learn more about proper pool care and maintenance for your Elite Pool go to http://clicky.me/3iKc.

Design Your Own Pool!

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With our new revamped website, you can now design your own Elite Pool with our Virtual Pool Builder!

With so many shapes and options, it's easier than ever to design a swimming pool that reflects your style and fits your life.

In just five simple steps, you can design a pool to share with your friends. You start with the backyard. Once you've picked a yard that is closest to your own, then you simply click "NEXT" to choose your pool, then your pool liner, your decking, and your accessories! It's fun!

Why not give it a try? Head to http://clicky.me/3iJ3 and start designing your Elite Pool today!

The Elite Pool ~ Grecian Lazy-L

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Grecian Lazy-L

This fabulous Grecian Lazy-L Elite Pool design from Fort Wayne Pools is truly magnificent!

Our vinyl liner collection is a virtual color and design pallete! Everyone has different taste which is why we offer you such a wide variety of liners designed to create your perfect poolscape.

The definition of beauty and craftsmanship, vinyl liners from Elite Pools are made to fit your pool perfectly and provide a safe, clean, comfortable surface for the interior of your pool.

Designed to resist fading and cracking from sun, temperature and age, our liners are smooth to the touch, durable and easy to maintain. Each liner is treated with special fungicides and UV-inhibitors to keep your pool looking fabulous.

Like paint to a canvas these daVinci Liners look so realistic, are they actually real tile, no, maybe stone. No matter how you see them, they are all truly a masterpiece. We offer you 6 exclusive patterns. These works of art are only available through your Strong Support Dealer.

Pool Warranty

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Because we’re so confident in the quality of our products, we’re able to offer a top-notch warranty program that offers our pool owners real peace of mind.

Lifetime Warranty on Wall Structures
The Elite Pool wall panels and braces have a lifetime warranty. What’s more, the warranty includes a one-time transfer clause. So if you ever sell your home, this can be an attractive feature to prospective buyers.

20-year Warranty on Vinyl Liners
Vinyl Liners from Fort Wayne Pools come with a 20-year warranty: five-year full replacement and fifteen-year prorated against manufacturer defects.

20-year Warranty on Safety Covers
Our safety covers are the strongest in the industry and so we can offer the best warranty in the industry: a 20-year warranty against manufacturer defects: five year full replacement and fifteen-year prorated.

Benefits of Owning a Pool

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Know where your kids are.

Did you know that the average American family can spend close to $100 a week on each child to entertain them while home from school during the summer? The cost of sports and activity camps can really add up, and so can memberships at town recreation facilities, trips to waterparks, or expensive vacations to the beach. With a swimming pool in your backyard, however, your kids have endless entertainment right at home—and you don’t even have to drive them to it!

Work out, calm down, make peace.

In addition to serving as a summer haven for your kids, owning a swimming pool can benefit your health—swimming can burn more than 400 calories per hour! A quick dip after work can help you de-stress and relax. Even just sitting out by the pool on a quiet summer evening with a glass of iced tea and a good book can be a source of immense calm.

Entertain with style.

You’ll become the envy of the neighborhood when you entertain in your new backyard. Whether it’s a family-friendly pool party with Marco Polo and pool volleyball or an adult-only gathering with wine, grilling, and good conversation, a swimming pool provides the perfect atmosphere to enjoy summer sunshine and good company. Close a business deal after entertaining customers in your backyard. Host a bridal shower for your niece. Throw a birthday party for your daughter. Invite the neighborhood over for a fundraiser. Your pool becomes the go-to venue for all of your entertaining needs.

Automatic Pool Covers

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Think about your garage door. You press a button – it opens. You press the button again – it closes. What if covering and uncovering your pool were that simple?

It can be, with the Leading Edge® Automatic Pool Cover substructure components from Fort Wayne Elite Pools.

Engineered to be an integral a part of your pool, the Leading Edge® coping system allows the cover to slide smoothly across the entire length of your pool, locking into place automatically at the far edge. When you’re ready to swim, it slides back just as easily – all at the touch of a button.

Talk to your Strong Support dealer about how Fort Wayne Elite Pools has got you covered… automatically.

The Elite Pool ~ Oval

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These children are having a blast in this Oval design Elite Pool by Fort Wayne Pools!

One of the factors to consider before selecting your Elite Pool is will it be for recreation, exercise, entertaining, or some combination of all of these?

If you have a general idea of your intended use of the pool, it can help you work through the design process.

This Oval design is perfect for all of your needs! The concrete deck and brick coping along with the jump board create fantastic gathering place for your family and friends! Check out our wide variety of pool designs by clicking HERE!

EXTERIOR COORDINATES

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The look of your pool is yours to create and coordinate!

Exterior Coordinates™ from Fort Wayne Pools is a line of steps, ladders, handrails and interior pool components designed to complement each other, as well as our coping and liners. Unlock your personal sense of style and design with white, gray or blue Exterior Coordinates.

Interior components such as main drain covers, return fittings, skimmer lids and skimmer face plates are available to mix and match in these colors and coordinate with some of our most popular vinyl liner patterns.

Ladders and handrails come in white and gray to match our standard coping colors and complement any liner and step combination.

Designed to match our popular Stone Tite™, Stonehenge™, Inverness™, and Versailles™ liner patterns, Exterior Coordinates give you the option of a completely unified pool interior.

Talk to your Strong Support dealer to see how Exterior Coordinates can unite the look of your pool, or click here to view more information about available options.

POOL SAFETY

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Smart pool owners always think safety first. They take specific steps to ensure that their family, friends and guests are knowledgeable about the safe and sensible use of their pool. They also always ensure that:

their pool is never used unless there is adequate supervision
their pool is kept in good repair and is not used when there is a missing or broken drain cover or other component
ALL CHILDREN using their pool are supervised constantly
anyone under the influence of alcohol, drugs or stimulants that impair their judgment abilities does not use the pool
their pool is protected by appropriate barriers to unsupervised entry including fencing with self-latching gates, safety covers, alarms, etc.

At Fort Wayne Elite Pools, we encourage you to talk with all members of your family about pool safety and we promote a “feet first” approach to entering your pool—much safer than diving.

Fort Wayne Elite Pools supplies each new pool owner with a number of very important items of safety literature and we strongly encourage you to read each item carefully and follow its instructions:

Pool Owner’s Safety Handbook
Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP) “Sensible Way” book
Vinyl swimming pool liner warranty information
“Children Aren’t Waterproof” book
“No Diving” labels
Safety plaque and “Notice” card

SPILLOVER SPA

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Scalloped Spillover Spa

The soothing sounds of a waterfall create a tranquil effect as you relax in your spa, letting the massage jets work away your stress and aches. In just moments, you can go from relaxing in the spa to swimming in your pool. With a poolside spillover spa from Fort Wayne Elite Pools, you can add luxury to your backyard escape.

Our spillover spas come in round, square, or scalloped models and in a variety of colors designed to coordinate with vinyl liner patterns. Talk to your Strong Support dealer about how incorporating a spillover spa into your pool design can give you even more options for backyard relaxation, entertainment, and luxury.

STEPS

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Fort Wayne Pools was the first company to make stairs for vinyl-liner pools, more than 30 years ago. Today we’ve enhanced and perfected our step design to give you a variety of options for a durable, stylish entry into your pool.

Our Acrylic/Fiberglass stairs are rigid and strong, vacuum-formed from a single piece of acrylic and then hand laid with multiple layers of fiberglass for outstanding structural support. Many shapes and styles are available in this line, including contour, cantilever, in-wall ladder, leisure bench and corner.
Our Thermoplastic stairs, are flexible and durable. Co-extruded and vacuum-formed from a single sheet of ABS supported Luran® material from BASF, our Performance Thermoplastic steps are 100% non-corrosive and will withstand all the elements. Ask your Strong Support builder about gray and blue marble options that coordinate nicely with select vinyl liner patterns and spillover spas. Among the many styles of Performance Thermoplastic steps available are sunledge, contour, Roman, Swim-n-Lounge and in-wall ladder.
Our steel stairs offer unparalleled strength and durability. Crafted from 14-gauge copper bearing steel and coated with a heavy zinc galvanization, steel stairs allow you the ability to custom design an in-pool step in nearly any shape or configuration you can dream of, including contour, radius, benches, and more. The continuity of the vinyl liner over the steel step is an attractive feature, while also stable and strong. Discuss steel step options with your Strong Support dealer to design a pool entryway that’s perfect for your poolscape.

ABOUT FORT WAYNE POOLS

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Fort Wayne Pools is a division of Latham International, the world’s largest manufacturer of inground packaged pool components. Fort Wayne Pools has been manufacturing swimming pool components in America’s heartland for more than 35 years.

Our industry recognized brands include the Sterling™ steel pool and the Elite™ polymer pool. We are a leading manufacturer of pool wall systems, braces, coping, steps, spillover spas, and vinyl liners.

Our products are sold and installed by pool builders who are members of our “Strong Support” network of dealers – some of the best pool builders in the nation – and are backed by an outstanding warranty program.

The Elite Pool ~ Single Roman

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The Elite Pool ~ Single Roman

The most important part of your pool is the wall and the bracing system. The Elite wall system is simply the best and strongest in the industry.

Our structural polymer molding process allows us to produce a pool panel with thick rugged walls that are, in many ways, as strong as steel and impervious to corrosion. That means it will not rust or oxidize over time. In fact, we’re so confident of that strength, we offer a lifetime warranty on the pool wall structure.

To learn more about Fort Wayne Elite Pools, go to http://elite.surfthepool.com/

The Elite Pool ~ San Juan

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The Elite Pool ~ San Juan

Add the magic of fiber optics to light up your Elite Pool's nighttime poolscape like in this San Juan design.
The maximum-strength, 42 strand perimeter fiber from Fiberstars Inc., fits into a special channel built into our Edgelight coping that bounces softly diffused light off the surface of your pool.

Available in a wide range of colors, both static and changing, these fiber optics are the most advanced pool perimeter lighting system available.

To learn more about fiber optic coping from Edgelight go to http://elite.surfthepool.com/

The Elite Pool ~ San Juan

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The Elite Pool ~ San Juan

Add the magic of fiber optics to light up your nighttime poolscape like this breathtaking Elite Pool called San Juan. The maximum-strength, 42 strand perimeter fiber from Fiberstars Inc., fits into a special channel built into our Edgelight coping that bounces softly diffused light off the surface of your pool. Available in a wide range of colors, both static and changing, these fiber optics are the most advanced pool perimeter lighting system available.

To learn more about fiber optic coping from Edgelight, go to http://elite.surfthepool.com/

The Elite Pool ~ San Luis Rey

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The Elite Pool ~ San Luis Rey

Fort Wayne Pools was the first to make stairs for vinyl-lined pools in 1972. They're extremely durable, easy to clean and maintain, and available in a wide variety of sizes and styles.

Our Acrylic/Fiberglass stairs are inherently rigid and strong. Acrylic and fiberglass stairs are vacuum-formed from a single piece of snow white acrylic, then hand laid with multiple layers of fiberglass for unsurpassed structural support. The strength is built into the stair itself. As you can see in this gorgeous San Luis Rey the stairs are a beautiful entrance into the pool.

To learn more about our acrylic and fiberglass steps from Fort Wayne Elite Pools, go to http://elite.surfthepool.com/

The Elite Pool ~ Figure Eight

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The Elite Pool ~ Figure Eight

The look of your pool is yours to create and coordinate! This fabulous Figure Eight design is very coordinated with the choice of handrails, steps and other outdoor living space accessories. Your Elite Pool can be this gorgeous too! Read on...

Exterior Coordinates™ from Fort Wayne Pools is a line of steps, ladders, handrails and interior pool components designed to complement each other, as well as our coping and liners. Unlock your personal sense of style and design with white, gray or blue Exterior Coordinates.

Pool ladders and pool handrails come in white and gray to match our standard coping colors and complement any liner and step combination.To find out more about Exterior Coordinates go to http://elite.surfthepool.com/

The Elite Pool ~ Figure Eight

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The Elite Pool ~ Figure Eight

Tru-Tile combines the beauty and luxury of ceramic tile with the ease and convenience of a vinyl liner, offering you the best of both worlds for your pool. Get the look of a tiled, gunite pool without the cost or maintenance issues!

The Tru-Tile system includes a 6” border of real ceramic tile along the waterline with a vinyl liner below. With limitless possibilities for tile selection, you really can make the pool your own. Perfect for new pools or retro-fit installations on older pools, Tru-Tile gives you the comfort and ease of vinyl and the classic beauty of real tile.

To learn more about Tru-Tile system, go to http://elite.surfthepool.com/