How to Paint a Pool
Purchase the same type of paint previously used on your pool surface: epoxy, chlorinated rubber or acrylic., Drain all of the water from the pool and remove any leaves, dirt or debris. , Caulk or patch any existing cracks and holes with hydraulic...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Purchase the same type of paint previously used on your pool surface: epoxy
Remove a chip and have it tested by your local paint dealer to determine the type of paint that was used. -
Step 2: chlorinated rubber or acrylic.
, Follow the cement manufacturer's instructions. , Remove any old paint by using a power washer or a scraper and wire brush.
Ensure that all loose paint has been removed, then sweep the area clean.
Use an acid wash mixture of 50% water and 50% muriatic acid to clean the pool surface.
Thoroughly scrub the walls and floor with a scrub brush, then rinse the entire surface with clean water.
Clean the surface again with tri-sodium phosphate (TSP) to neutralize the acid and remove dense areas of oil or grease.
Rinse it completely with fresh water. , Pump out any standing water and allow 3-to-5 days for the pool surface to dry.
Only acrylic paint can be applied to damp surfaces. , Start in the deep end and work your way into the low end of the pool.
Use a brush to cut in on the tight areas around pool fixtures such as lights, drains and valves. , Typically, you must wait 3-to-5 days for the paint to dry before refilling the pool with water. , -
Step 3: Drain all of the water from the pool and remove any leaves
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Step 4: dirt or debris.
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Step 5: Caulk or patch any existing cracks and holes with hydraulic cement.
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Step 6: Clean the concrete surface.
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Step 7: Re-rinse the entire pool
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Step 8: including drains
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Step 9: lights
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Step 10: stairs
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Step 11: Apply the paint with an extension roller.
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Step 12: Allow the paint to dry per the manufacturer's instructions
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Step 13: particularly when using an epoxy paint as timing is crucial to proper adhesion.
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Step 14: Refill the newly painted pool with water and adjust the filter and chemical settings to ensure proper maintenance.
Detailed Guide
Remove a chip and have it tested by your local paint dealer to determine the type of paint that was used.
, Follow the cement manufacturer's instructions. , Remove any old paint by using a power washer or a scraper and wire brush.
Ensure that all loose paint has been removed, then sweep the area clean.
Use an acid wash mixture of 50% water and 50% muriatic acid to clean the pool surface.
Thoroughly scrub the walls and floor with a scrub brush, then rinse the entire surface with clean water.
Clean the surface again with tri-sodium phosphate (TSP) to neutralize the acid and remove dense areas of oil or grease.
Rinse it completely with fresh water. , Pump out any standing water and allow 3-to-5 days for the pool surface to dry.
Only acrylic paint can be applied to damp surfaces. , Start in the deep end and work your way into the low end of the pool.
Use a brush to cut in on the tight areas around pool fixtures such as lights, drains and valves. , Typically, you must wait 3-to-5 days for the paint to dry before refilling the pool with water. ,
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