DIY Pool #13 - My Plunge Pool is Almost Done & IT'S SO BLUE - Off Grid
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- My off grid, DIY plunge pool here in hot Central Portugal is built, and now it's time to make it waterproof!
I have a couple of layers of goop to apply to the tank, starting with a cement and mystery substance mix and then finishing it off with pool paint. As a fan of natural materials, working with this stuff wasn't exactly inspiring, but it was so nice to get a couple steps closer to finishing. In fact... I do finish! Sadly, though, the pool paint needs a week to be ready so there's no swimming with cocktails in this video, but next time, for sure!
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Kristy, I am so happy for you, you’re almost there.❤
Thank you for showing us, Mikie, I love that little guy. He makes me feel so good every time I see him. Give him hugs and kisses for us❤❤❤
Thanks, almost! Yes, I love that he follows me around!
It color will calm down when dry also it will look great when water is in it ! Dont forget to put a filter or be sure to cover it , or Algae will ruin all your hard work
I'll need to foggier out that stuff, I'm not exactly sure what I'll do to keep it clean. I'll mention my ideas in the next video and I'm open to suggestions!
@@PortugalfromScratch Its not a huge space so a small solar filter may do the trick
The color looks lovely, mind you we were wondering if you should have waterproofed the top edges as well to avoid water seeping down inside your pool walls? ….we also understand what a dawning lengthly painful chore this pool has been and your need to finish it soon. ( mojito in hand of course)😜
Hmm that's a good point! I suppose since the overflow is lower down I didn't think it would get wet, but there will always be waves and splashes. Not sure... the first layer of render has waterproofing powder it in. Eventually I want to make the tops nicer somehow, so that's why I didn't finish it up. I'll monitor the situation and I do have extra blue paint if I need to add that.
Maybe some tile on the edge would be pretty! I like the blue, it has richness to it, and it draws you in. Can’t wait to see how you add your personal touches, like lights, plants and pretty art finds. This has been truly a journey of love and you have done a fine job! Thank you for letting us cheer you on and I bet Mom and Dad are real proud too!!!
Tiles somewhere would be great, I think! I have lots of ideas for the whole space but those will have to wait until next year, I think. On to the tool shed project! 😀
We are.
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Great progress, I love the colour, reminds me of holidays lol.
Thanks! Yes... it's certainly festive!
Congratulations, your fruit trees are thriving. Looking forward to the mojito in the pool!
Me too, thanks!
I like the pool colour.
Your garden is looking great. The fruit trees are already producing. So you'll have some lovely home grown fruit to eat in the next couple of months.
I think some of the fruit is even ready now and it's delicious! The pears and apples have already been munched by me! 🙂
I'm not sure why you are so under-confident about this work when you have done an amazing job, whilst dealing with all the problems. You've repaired the walls, and made some seating, and then meshed inside two coats of render to reinforce and to avoid future leaks. All good.
The 'rustic' or stucco finish is entirely appropriate for a water tank being used in that setting as a plunge pool, and the blue swimming pool paint tells everyone what this place now is.
You'll be so happy when you take your first plunge, mojito or not.
And by then you'll be thinking of adding some old timber posts around it, so you can add overhead shade when that's wanted.
Maybe the outdoor kitchen should also be close to here. Such a great addition to your homestead.
Any time I work with a material I've never used before or try a new technique, I think I try to approach it with a healthy amount of apprehension so I take my time and try to learn along the way. I like the slow and steady approach, especially with new things. I'm very happy with the results but there are lots of things that happen along the way when the camera is off that might not go quite to plan or be tricky, so while you might see the finished product and think I nailed it, it's often a bit misleading so I try my best to share the difficult things too which might come across as not being confident about the work? Not sure, but I think that as long as I work hard, am willing to try things and experiment, and take my time I'll get things done eventually. 🙂
I have lots of ideas for the space! Definitely a patio, a BBQ, shade, lots of plants... let's see! A project for next year, perhaps!
The answer to the mystery of why you have so much material left over on the 2nd coat is because the 2nd coat of just about anything almost inevitably requires less material. This is dependent on the suction of the surface you are going on to. In this case you are going on to what I presume is a cement render, which has a high suction, and also has a rough surface area. The high suction pulls in more of the material on the 1st coat, and the rough surface means more surface area to cover, which also means more material. When you come to the 2nd coat it's going onto the dried 1st coat, which is a very different beast from cement render. The material will go on much more easily and spread further, and the lack of suction will help it go even further. In addition, because the 1st coat has filled in most of the little holes and imperfections in the cement render, there is substantially less surface area to actually cover. It's hard to imagine how much all those little holes and rough spots add to the overall surface area of anything, but it's a surprising amount.
Mystery solved!
This makes total sense and it is amazing to see such a difference! This is very good to know for future projects, thanks!
Hi kirsty, i love the way Mikey follows you around, he's such a lovable cat, he's like a cat-dog 😂.
Your pool looks amazing, give the blue paint plenty time to dry throughly before you fill tank. It won't be long now before your chilling with a mojito. 💚
He really is! He's adorable. The instructions said a week so I'll give it a bit longer than that, I think. I'm looking very forward to a dip, though!
Absolutely marvellous job. It's a beautiful pool. Well done. You never quit. Good on you. Thank you for sharing all your hard work, and wisdom.
Thanks so much! It's definitely been long and challenging but also very fun and rewarding!
I know what happened to all your glued-together tape products. It was Steve...wily bastid ;-) I am so happy you are getting your pool early on, what a coup in that heat ;-)
Haha, maybe! Yes the pool is essential here! I can't wait to give it a try!
Girl u have such guts to do what u have done well done i take my hat off to u
Thanks so much!
Was the moisture from the product evaporating during the day and then at night hitting the plastic sheet and condensing and dripping back into the tank? See how to get water in the desert survival idea.
Ooh maybe! That makes sense. Maybe I just assumed a spring because of the way the water used to ice around the tank. Who knows!
I loved seeing how well your baby trees are doing.
Mikey is so funny following you around. He is clearly royalty and must be treated as such.
Your progress in the water tank is epic. It must be so satisfying to have made so much progress. I think the roller sucked up more than you realized which is why you had so much more with the paintbrush.
I love that little chainsaw. No plug? No problem. I'll just get out my handy chainsaw.
Haha yes, he's a funny little guy! 🐈⬛ Yep, a chainsaw is often the solution! 😆
Kudos on a job well done. I admire your patience and determination. You go, girl.
Thanks very much!
loved the orchard tour and Mikey! 🐈⬛
Great! Mikey was the star of this video, for sure!
WOW! What an amazing job you have done on your pool! It has been a long and arduous journey for sure, but it will all be worth it in the end! I think that once you fill the pool, the blue colour will make it look stunning, almost like the ocean waters around the Caribbean 🏝️ Almost there Kirsty, keep your eyes on the prize…….or should I say Mojitos….. 🍸🍸🍸 (RUclips doesn’t give the option of a tall mojito glass, but you get the drift😅) Just love seeing Mikey, what a sweet little fella he is! 🐈⬛💕 Take care & have a great weekend! 🇨🇦
Thank you! Yes, it's been quite the mission but I can't wait to be in there in the August heat! Mikey is a great little dude! 🐈⬛
Your pool is looking great, all your fruit trees are all very healthy and producing a good amount of fruit
Thanks! Yes I'm quite impressed with the trees... one apple isn't so happy and my almonds were munched by birds and one type of peach eaten by ants, but otherwise it's great!
It matches your door ❤ I love it, you did an amazing job!
It totally does! Thanks!
Love how the cat follows you around the farm. Love the colour blue in the pool. The cement sweats from the humidity. There's nothing to worry about. Really enjoyed your pool renovation. Thank you
Good to know, thanks! Yes Mikey is like a little puppy following me around! 🐈⬛
So far so good I love the way the lemon Terrace is coming along😊 Mikey is so cute he's such a little cuddle bug🌻🐾🥰
Me too! Lots of cool things still to design but the pool and lemon tree are amazing starting points! Mikey is the best!
I exhaled after seeing the first coat of blue paint on the pool😁 You have worked so hard to get to this point and the end is in sight. Well done! Looking forward to see you sitting in the pool with the elusive mojito in hand👏🏽😁🍹The blue is lovely. It will look great when the water is in.
Me too, thanks so much! I can't wait to fill it up!
I think it looks fabulous … it’s a nice blue for a pool … you’ve done such a great job on it so far … roll on that mojito ❤
Thanks! Haha, yep! 🍹
I think the blue is beautiful. Your vision for the color may not have been quite so bright but it looks amazing and when filled with water will be very enticing place to relax and enjoy a mojito. Great job, you should be very proud. 🎊 🎉
I hope so! I can't wait to get it! 😁 Thank you, I am proud!
You are amazing with what you have done from your fruit trees, garden, house and pool. Congratulations and have a great week. I’m looking forward to seeing the pool full of water. ❤️
Thanks so much! Me too! 😀
Having a pet is one of the best things you can do for yourself.
I agree! He's such a little joy.
Your land is Lovely, so many Fruit trees and your plunge pool is looking good too. You will have some fun times relaxing in it!!
Thanks so much! I hope so!
I like the blue
I think it'll grow on me! Like the door did.
Wow the pool looks fantastic! Great job! 🙂👍👍🇨🇦
Thanks!
I was a bit worried when I saw how lumpy the waterproofing was but it seems like it went on really well… so happy for you! ❤️🇨🇦
Haha me too but it seems to have worked out ok!
You're getting the pool finished just in time for the heat next week...
Yep!! The serious heat is finally on it’s way!
Maybe the difference is the roller to the brush. the roller may have soaked up some more.
Could be! That roller was very hairy!
It really is looking great. Job well done ☺@@PortugalfromScratch
Wow! What a wonderful selection of fruit trees! You and Mikey are a great team! Everything is hopefully falling together. 🎉
Yes and space for a few more but I can't decide which. November will be the time for more planting!
Great walk through your orchard (love the identification add-on). That wonderfully greek blue pool calls for an ouzo actually 🍸😁
Ooh, ouzo sounds like a fine idea. Thanks!
It look Amazing your pool. I can't wait to see you splashing there with your mojito in your hand. 🏊
Me too, thanks!
I think the blue is perfect. You’ll have to get some chairs with blue cushions to matchey. Match.
Definitely! Matchy match will happen but probably not this year... soon though!
Love the blue.....suits the water eventually.
Makes it look mediternean sea blue...
Suits.😊
I think so too! Thanks!
What great work lass looks brilliant
Thank you!
Yea! the scent of rum and mint is in the air!
YEP!
Hello, great progress, almost at the end of this project. Looking forward to seeing the final coat, then you can celebrate your fantastic achievement. 😀
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Thank you!
i never understood why all pools have to be blue. i once saw an infinite pool painted or tiled black. it acted like a mirror for the surrounding landscape and the sky - stunning. apart from that you can always go for a second coat in that lighter color you were looking for. or even go for mojito green 😂. i can already see you sipping that. the land tour in such sweet company was great: your fruit trees are doing so well and already fruiting, not to forget about your watering system: girl that must have been hard work too!
Good question about the blue! I think white and charcoal were options I saw online, but this was the only choice in the store. I can always change it lighter later if I want to, but I think I like it. I did put a lot of work into watering systems across the land, but in this case those taps were already there. The land came with the water plumbed to each terrace with taps and all I had to do was add a hose! 😁
@@PortugalfromScratch agree to white and charcoal, but of course you have to deal with what is available, not saying i don’t like the blue. i guess adding a hose is manageable 🤣
So much fruit well done
Thanks! I need to start eating!
So close. It looks fantastic the blue colour is great. Might have a beer with you next week to celebrate. Fantastic job.
Woohoo! Thanks! 🍺🍹
It's fabulous! Very well done Kirsty.
Thanks!
It looks amazing.
Thank you!
What an orchard!! And so TIDY! This was an all around fabulous video. Let there be mojitos!
Thanks so much! I spent a lot of time editing that one and I'm quite hoary how it turned out. 🙂
Amazing! It's a lovely little pool. Are you planning to have some plants around it, between the pool and the rock walls?
Thanks! I'm not 100% on the plans for the rest of the space but plants will be incorporated, for sure!
Wow...look at those fruit trees.
Loved seeing how well they are bearing fruit.
Nice harvest this year.😅
And the pool....kudos for perseverance.🎉
I know! The trees are quite young so I'm pleasantly surprised!
All your hard work is going to be paying off soon! 🌊🍹🏖️😎
Soooooon! 🍹
Well done for finally finishing your plung pool
Thank you!
Kirsty, your place has beautiful views. You've done a great job with the splash pool. Your skills as a Mason are top-notch. I think the pool color is perfect, very relaxing. ❤
It really does, thanks!
Curious whether you would consider wearing head gear to hold your camera to free both your hands...like how the pool is coming along... 😊
Ooh maybe! It would save it getting coated in crap all the time! Especially useful when I start working with clay again. 😁
@@PortugalfromScratchyes. a GoPro would come in handy.
I have a GoPro, I just don't have all of the attachments. I don't want to get them because mine is old and very bashed up... so I sort of want to wait until I upgrade one of these days.
@@PortugalfromScratch Don't worry, it wasn't a criticism, I was just watching when you commented it was difficult to do things with one hand. I don't know how steady the camera would be, probably something you'd have to experiment with. Do you need someone to hold your camera.... 😉
@@sailaway1015 It's a fine idea! The GoPro is surprisingly steady... 😁
🤞🤞🤞😁😁😁 ❤ hoping and praying that all this work pays off to surpass your dream!!! I'd join in with a strawberry margarita!! 😀🥰
Woohoo! I hope this thing holds water!
Lots of fruit already in your orchard and I love the way Mikey likes to tag along. Into the pool very soon which will be so nice.
Yes he follows along like a wee dog. I need to start eating more fruit!
The pool looks so good!!! Great job!! I know you can’t wait to fill it up with water & get in it! Especially with all this hot weather! ❤❤🎉🎉🎉. Oh yeah, your fruit tree’s look great too! Are you gonna make some pie’s or something & show us? 😊
Yes August is going to be a hot one so I can't wait to get it filled and be soaking in it! Pie! Hmm... I've never made a pie I my life but I'm intrigued! Sadly, I don't think this will be the year for sharing recipes and cooking, I'm so overwhelmed with the garden and building Side of things, but perhaps something for the future?
Flipping awesome
Thank you for sharing
Can’t wait for next weeks video 😁
The swim video won’t be for two weeks, I’m afraid! Have to film then editing usually takes me ages. 😁 But soon!
I can wait 🤣😂🤣😁
I just love what you have done and it will make your life and your visitors lives so much better. 🎉congratulations.
Thanks so much! Yes I think it’ll be a great feature of my place! 😀
I think the colour will be surprisingly good once the water is in it.
I can’t wait to find out!
Very good plug solution!
It's working so far!
You are making your paradise. February 2021 was a very busy time for you in the orchard. Your hard work is going to pay off in a home you love and suits you to a tee very quickly.
It was but I'm so happy to have planted all of those trees back then! I only have space for a few more but I'd like to get them in the ground in November. 🙂
Kirsty your trees look so happy and producing nicely! ❤ i thought you'd use drawknife on the olivewood plug. The blue on the tin lid 'azul' is the color i'm expecting the finish to be, i did a cement fish pond once.
Oh yes, the draw knife would have worked too! It's always a pain to clamp things down though... I need to make myself a shaving horse one day. Yes the colour totally matches the colour on the tin so I'm no sure why I was so surprised! 😆
@@PortugalfromScratch 🤣
I so appreciate your spatial relation skills - a carryover from your map making?! I've watched with awe the creating of your front door, then the shower and now this plunge pool. You're amazing.
Thanks! I do give a lot of thought to ratios and proportions and negative space between things etc. I think it's due to a youth spend doing art? The map making comes from that too, I think. I guess I've got a design-focused mind! 🙂
I really like your positive attitude... one of your best videos 🙂
Thanks so much! I enjoyed making this one! 🙂
I like the blue‘azul’. It’s got a holiday vibe!🍹
It certainly does!
Great video, taking us through your fruit orchard with Mikey and the amazing wirk in the pool 😊
Looking forward to seeing you relaxing with a Mojito in hand 🎉
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My pleasure, thanks! Me too! 😁
Great job 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thanks!
good job looking good
Thanks!
My goodness, you have more than deserved that poolside Mojito!! And, though I had at first thought that the blue paint was frightfully bright, I now think it is just perfect for your space!! I look forward to seeing the finish. Cheers, Judy
Haha, frightful is how I felt originally, too! But I think it could work... I'm excited to see it with water in it!
I cant wait till the pool is finished!!
Me too!! 😀
Amazing job, love the colour - very Mama Mia!
Looks like the colour you see in Greece, on those white washed hillside homes(dwellings). I think it looks nice. It’s very blue moody and inviting. Go with it for a bit. If you really hate it then paint it again.
I love that look in Greece! It's quite striking!
These videos are very enjoyable to watch, and your work ethic and positive attitude are so impressive.
As someone who also plans to renovate a property in Portugal or Spain in the future, your videos offer information and inspiration in equal measure!
Glad to hear that, thanks! Good luck with your move over!
@@PortugalfromScratchThanks!
The blue seems to be the colour of pools in Portugal!! Other RUclipsrs have made pools and that's the colour!!
I wish I had been there to help you fold that tarp!!!
Hugs from 🇨🇦
Haha, that tarp! Took forever! 😆
All your efforts are finally paying off with the swimming pool! Rubber plugs provide better seal with water and hurt less when bumped into! Nice work!
They are, I'm excited for a dip! 😁
The reason you had paint leftover with the second coat is that the roller soaked up a lot of the first coat. The brush probably didn't absorb as much. Looks great. You've really done a fantastic job.
That makes sense, it was rather fuzzy! Thanks so much!
hi from ireland...your videos are so relaxing to watch...i love your energy and your attitude to everything, fantastic job and im sure you will enjoy cooling down in that pool :)
Hi, welcome! Very happy to hear that! 😀 I find many of the building movements and noises relaxing, too... like ASMR sometimes. It gets even better with natural materials which I'm looking forward to moving onto soon. Thanks!
the color looks great
Thanks!
Thank you young lady
As always enjoyed the video!
With all your fruit trees I noticed one fruit tree missing a apricot tree !
And with the abundance of fruit how about a fun project of building a solar dehydrator !
Best Wishes Always!
Glad to hear that! Good idea about the dehydrator, a project for next year, perhaps! There was a tree here when I moved in but it died soon after... I don't have a lot of space for more trees so I need to be selective, but maybe!
Looking good.Congrats
Thank you!
Almost there K! Love the blue ❤
Almost! Thanks!
The colour looks lovely imo 👍🏻 well done 👙🤿🍹
Thanks!
Kirsty you little star. The pool looks brilliant - the colour is inviting. You have made a brilliant job of a very testing challenge. The mojito is going to taste amazing. It has been well earned. Well done for sticking with it - it has not been easy but you should be so proud of yourself.
Thanks so much! There have been some tough parts but it's been worth it! If it holds water! 😆
Looking forward to seeing you with a mojito! So nice to see Mikey with you a lot.
Me too! 😀 Mikey is so cool!
The pool looks great it’s been along time coming it’s going to be nice when you can finally use it enjoy watching your journey
Thanks! I can't wait to get in there!
The colour looks great. Against the natural colours of the granite, and the verdant back-drop it will be stunning! Just what you need for an exotic retreat with cocktails replete! Enjoy.
Do you think so? I was wondering if it's a bit... much! 😆 I was liking the idea of a subtle light blue with the stones but I think this could grow on me!
you did it!!!! awesome
So close!
Pool looks good, love the colour. It was good the water not coming up through the bottom of the pool after doing the second seal coat. Hopefully it will stay like that. Land is looking nice and tidy and fruit trees and fruit look healthy. Do you have problems with birds eating fruit?
Someone suggested it could be condensation... no idea! Seems not to be an issue anymore. Thanks! Birds seem to eat my almonds but so far they've steered clear of the other trees.
Great Leap Forward! Nearly there! Have a great week, Laura ❤❤❤
Haha, yep!
I love the color! Once the waters in, its gonna look extra refreshing, looking forward to the next video of you enjoying it 😃❤️🇨🇦🇹🇷
I think so too! I won't have the enjoying video out for a couple of weeks still, but I'l hoping to be in there this weekend!
I think the blue will look awesome with water in, an it may fade a little, but it matches your front door! Congrats on all the fruit. The desecration of the tea towel tho.... 😉
It totally does match the front door! 😀 Yes, the tea towel! 😳
OMG! You should be so proud! I have really enjoyed watching the pool series. I enjoy all your videos and I am a huge fan of both you and Mikey 😻. I cannot wait to see you enjoying a Mojito in your pool. Awesome job! From Oregon, USA
I am! Thanks so much!
The water in the plunge pool may be condensation collected on the plastic that drips down. It’s a technique for collecting water in the desert.
A few people have mentioned that... I think that could be it!
Loving it! It's all going to be a great place to hang out and keep cool.
Thanks, I can't wait!
Mikey had a blast hanging with mom it looks amazing imo I would cover the pool when not in use though with all the dirt you swept out IF Mikey don jump on the cover an fall in possibly a plywood cover 👀👍🤗😃your sooooo close you an Mikey enjoy your time I see Mikey has a couple friends 👀☕️
Yes he’s a great little buddy! Eventually the pool with have a cover to keep things out and hopefully help prevent algae too. Let’s see!
@@PortugalfromScratchI wouldn't worry about algae too much if they do appear. That's a natural filter, see those fancy "natural swimming pools" they always have greenish water. You can always empty the tank to clean off algae and use them as plant fertilizer 😁 I only use the "green water" for my plants now.
@@pisztufilm Good to know! The water will likely always be flowing through the pool and I do empty it often, so it'll be interesting to see how things go!
Great orchard! You're really starting to get a good harvest. And, as many others have said, I like the blue. Inet it will grown on you over time. Congratulations on getting so close to the end!
Thanks! I'll be eating a lot of fruit! 😀 Yes, I think I already like the colour.
What an arduous yet satisfying journey this has been. Good for you.
It has been but that'll make getting in there all the more rewarding! 😁
That’s a great idea putting in some hooks for towels in the rocks and a shelf for a light or cups on it
I'll put other hooks and little shelves in eventually too, once I have a better idea of how the space is used. But I knew I'd want to tie a cover on asap.
Hello from Palm Springs Ca, your doing great work ! Your place gets better and better every day and thank you for sharing it with us 🤓
Hi! My pleasure, thanks for watching!
I like the color! It's fun! You should paint some tropical fish in the splash pool.
Ooh maybe! Or perhaps a mosaic on the floor or even the top edges... one day!
Hi, great job, the paint will fade in the strong sun. Enjoy your pool as you worked so hard on it. Along the way you learned a few new skills. Stay safe and sane.😊
Thanks so much! I can't wait to get in! Yes, I did learn a lot along the way, but I'm excited to start working with clay again in August! 🙂
You have done a super job on your splash pool.
Thank you!