Creating a smooth straight and plumb surface for the waterline tile.
The bottom of the skimmer throat will be plastered.
I think that is the auto-level sensor line coming out of the skimmer. I know it is Diego in the yellow shirt.
Like most pools this one has cast-in-place coping.
We set the cups for the hand-rail, ladder, and ADA lift using concrete 'cow patties.'
Now that the handrail & contrasting tile are in the pool is ready to be cleaned and plastered.