How Much Can an Inground Pool Cost?
After looking into inground pool shapes, one of the most common questions for prospective pool buyers is, “How much do inground pools cost?” Determining the cost of an inground pool involves several factors. You might start with the pool type—vinyl-liner, gunite (concrete), or fiberglass—as each has unique pricing structures and associated installation and maintenance costs. Ballpark estimates for initial costs should consider pool type, shape, size, and features. Inground Pools Material Types Fiberglass Pools average between $30,000 and $85,000. They are pre-manufactured and quick to install but offer limited customization compared to concrete pools. Vinyl Liner Pools average between $25,000 and $65,000. They have a lower upfront cost, but the liners need replacement every 5-10 years, adding to long-term expenses. Gunite Pools average between $50,000 and $120,000. They allow for custom shapes, features, and finishes but require higher maintenance and can take several months to complete​. Pool Shape Shape Adds Cost to Vinyl Liner Pools. The cost depends on the pool shape because the vinyl liner must be custom-fitted to the specific shape of the pool. Simple shapes like rectangles are easier and cheaper to line than complex shapes like freeform or kidney designs, which require more precise […]
Read MorePOLYCOR® Shimmer® gel coat proves to be the ideal surface for inground swimming pools.
Daydreaming of that quick dip in the pool? Making that dream into a reality has now been made even easier by the folks at Thursday Pools®! Combining 26 years of experience in fiberglass pools and spa design with manufacturing across multiple industries, Thursday Pools® edge innovations to the pool world. Thursday Pools® builds some of the highest quality fiberglass pools in the industry, all starting with the finest grade of gel coat available for pool producers: CCP’s Shimmer® gel coats. With a coatings history that dates back to 1913 (then known as Cook Paint and Varnish) and later as the first gel coat producer in the late 1950’s, CCP Composites has produced market inspired gel coats for some of the most demanding applications and industries, including: Marine boat hulls and decks where constant impact, toughness, UV, blister and water protection are demanded Gel coats for tub shower units, where moisture resistance, impact, and cleaning chemicals are used Fatigue and moisture resistance for wind energy blades Truck hoods, air deflectors and sidewall panels where moisture, impact, fatigue, UV and heat all come into play CCP Composites aggressively researches market needs and expectations, offering only the finest materials that will stand up […]
Read MoreThe Evolution of Fiberglass – Thursday Pools, from Auto and Marine Fiberglass Parts to Awesome Fiberglass Swimming Pools
Fiberglass Pool History The creation of Facebook, Apple and Windows are well-known business success stories which garnered unprecedented media coverage, captivating the general public worldwide. Some of the Internet companies seem to have been created overnight, attracting job seekers and Wall Street investors to the glamor and fame of high-tech companies. Thursday Pools on the other hand started over thirty years ago in the garage of Bill Khamis, founder of the company. The company wasn’t incorporated thirty years ago but the foundation, technical know how and expertise was born in Khamis’ garage in Indianapolis, Indiana. Khamis started learning and making race car parts out of fiberglass for a local race car company while he was still in high school. To make the specialized parts he teamed up with resin and fiberglass suppliers to learn tool making and production techniques. The tooling he developed was much smaller than Thursday Pools pool molds but met the high standards of the auto and race car industry. After graduating from high school and during college Khamis was asked to make bigger parts and diversify from auto parts. He founded a new company called Fabri-Tech with a high school friend, Dave Camp, and started building […]
Read MoreThursday Pools® Names Annie Brock As Director of Business Development
Fortville, IN. October 31, 2013– Thursday Pools® announced today that Annie Brock has been named Director of Business Development. As Director of Business Development, Brock will be responsible for gaining and strengthening key dealer relationships throughout the US and Canada. “We are excited to have Annie on board and are looking forward to the wealth of knowledge that she brings to us and more importantly to our Independent Dealers.’” –says Ed Vondell, Owner of Thursday Pools®. Annie Brock comes to us from Pools of Fun, Inc., one of Indiana’s largest pool companies. Brock spent 20 years at Pools of Fun experiencing many different facets of the Pool & Spa Industry. “Thursday is phenomenal to work with. They are consistently striving for excellence in everything they do. I met with her (Annie Brock) briefly and she was already bouncing ideas off me. She will be a great addition to the Thursday Pools team.” -says Larry Hemmelgarn, LCH Services, Chicago, IL. Brock began working in the pool industry in 1993 as a Pools of Fun retail associate while still in high school. After graduating from Hanover College with a degree in Business Administration, Blake began to work her way up. She held […]
Read MoreThursday Pools® hosts fiberglass pool seminar for members of the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals.
APSP Pool Seminar Hosted by Thursday Pools® Fortville, IN. October 23, 2013– On Tuesday, October 15th, Thursday Pools® played host to the Indiana Chapter of APSP’s first members only educational seminar. In an effort to deliver added value to their members, the APSP (Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) decided to hold this free event and Thursday Pools® jumped at the opportunity to be a part of it. “Because the Fiberglass Pool Industry is still in its infancy in comparison to traditional types of in-ground swimming pools, there is a lot of miss information out there and so any time we get an opportunity to educate and provide people with a positive experience – it’s a win win for us.’” –says Bill Khamis, Owner of Thursday Pools®. The APSP pool seminar was considered a successful event by the APSP and Thursday Pools®. It was attended by over a dozen members throughout Central Indiana. Both companies hope that this leads the way for a more involved membership base. The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals is a community of professionals dedicated to promoting the enjoyment and safe use of pools, spas, and hot tubs.  They leverage the collective talent, energy, and expertise of APSP membership […]
Read MoreIs There a Fiberglass Pool Near Me?
Is there a fiberglass pool near me? Because Thursday Pools Trucking delivers high quality pools safely and professionally, there sure can be. Â We deliver so our customers can get the job done quickly but safely. Â Thursday Pools are delivered top side up with unloading straps attached. Â A pool can be unloaded and in the hole within fifteen minutes of arrival. Â Can you ask for a more efficient way of unloading? Contact us at 877-929-7665 or at www.thursdaypools.com. Thursday Pools LLC designs and manufactures one-piece fiberglass swimming pools and spas. Â We are located in Fortville, Indiana, part of the greater Indianapolis area.
Read MoreGoliath 1641 Fiberglass Swimming Pool – Laps and Luxury
Come swim laps in Thursday Pools 41 foot Goliath fiberglass pool. Our Goliath 1641 has an open swim lane perfect for doing laps and staying in shape. Stairs and sitting ledges are symmetrically located on both sides of the pool, allowing for an open swim lane the entire length of the pool. Our selection of five ultra-durable and visually striking gel coat colors makes swimming laps in a Thursday Pool an optical paradise. Thursday Pools LLC designs and manufactures fiberglass pools and spas. We are located in Fortville, Indiana. You can contact us at 877-929-POOL or www.thursdaypools.com.
Read MoreThursday Pools Sets the Standard for “Hospital Clean” Production
“Hospital Clean” is how we gel coat and manufacture our pools. Thursday Pools only gel coats using custom scaffolding so we never touch the mold when applying gel coat. Extra care and cleanliness is one of the techniques used to set the quality standard for fiberglass pools. Thursday Pool designs and manufactures one-piece fiberglass swimming pools and spas. Â We are located in Fortville, Indiana. Â We can be contacted at www.thursdaypools.com or 877-929-7665.
Read MoreThursday Pools Continues Investment Into Quality Molds
Coming from the boating industry, we learned a thing or two about perfecting the fit and finish of fiberglass parts.  In order to make the boat deck and hull fit together perfectly we had to have quality molds as strong and rigid as steel, so that is what we used to make our molds.  Thursday Pools adopted this and applied it to our pool molds. Thursday Pools constructs fiberglass swimming pool molds using all steel substructure. Our larger molds, such as the Goliath 1641, have 4000 pounds of steel for the substructure. Steel versus wood makes our molds rigid, strong and dimensionally stable. Temperature and humidity can cause dimensional instability with wood substructure molds. This is the reason why Thursday Pools invested the extra money to make the very best quality molds in the industry. This translates into straight, level and dimensionally precise pools. Why is this important? It provides you a pool that can be installed quickly, easily and when it is installed…the pool will look level, straight and fit perfectly with an automatic pool cover and your preferred decking. Thursday Pools LLC designs and manufactures one-piece fiberglass swimming pools and spas. We are located in Fortville Indiana. To contact […]
Read MoreThursday Pools®Textured Surfaces for Fiberglass Pools
We have learned a thing or two throughout the years in the fiberglass manufacturing industry. Boat building and fabrication of automotive components has been very beneficial for our fiberglass pool manufacturing. One of the takeaways is our fiberglass texture for pools. Thursday Pools® uses a proprietary process to produce our fiberglass texture surfaces on each pool. The steps, seats, tanning areas and safety ledges all have this proprietary surface finish. This fiberglass texture provides a non-slip surface while at the same time is easy on the skin. The surface is smooth to the touch but provides an excellent non-slip area to walk on. Is the technique to produce this surface patented? No, but it is one of Thursday Pools® trade secrets which differentiates us from other pool manufactures. With thirty years in the fiberglass industry: marine, automotive and pools, what would you expect? …your weekend starts early with us…™
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