A large planter pot was used to create a bespoke plunge pool as part of a courtyard makeover.
The project
This is a 4.5m x 4m internal courtyard on only a 127sqmt lot. I was hoping to have small plunge pool installed, but sewer and other services were below underground. Also all above ground pools on the market were too big, so I had to come up with an alternative. I had a vision of making my own out of a 1.5m x 900mm planter that are usually used in streets scape or commercial areas. I sealed, waterproofed, tiled and had it plumbed, and the end product came out amazing. Also had a very big and ugly hot water system to hide using joinery. It's now a wonderful space that we use all year round.
Steps
Step 1
Exposed services before digging footings for joinery.
Exposed services before digging footings for joinery.
Step 2
The pot is made from GRC (glass reinforced concrete) so quite lightweight. I was worried about it holding the 1200lt capacity. Thick waterproofing and tiling added a lot of strength to the shell, though.
The mosaic tiling was quite tricky and fiddly for someone with no experience but end product came up ok.
Step 3
Getting planter in place on a bed of aggregate.
Getting planter in place on a bed of aggregate.
Step 4
Plumbing installed then started on joinery.
Plumbing installed then started on joinery.
Pool equipment was an Astral Pool E140 .5hp and Astral XC50 cartridge filter. Basically smallest equipment you can buy. Sand filters were all too big to fit under deck.
Step 5
Completed joinery.
Completed joinery.
Tools and materials
Materials used in the project:
Tools used in the project:
