Gunite vs. "Poured Concrete": Clearing Up the Terminology

Why homeowners sometimes describe gunite as "poured concrete," and why that phrase is slightly misleading.

Sprayed, Not Poured

Homeowners researching pool construction often use "poured concrete" as a catch-all term, but gunite is technically sprayed, not poured, over a rebar cage using a pressurized hose, a distinction that matters because sprayed application is what allows hand-shaping to a custom design.

Why the Distinction Matters

True poured concrete (formed and poured into a mold) is rarely used for residential pool shells in this market precisely because it doesn't allow the same on-site shaping flexibility that spraying does, which is the actual reason gunite dominates custom pool construction here.

Where This Fits

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