How Do You Paint A Swimming Pool?
Does your pool need a new coat of paint? Here are some things to think about and the steps to take to make sure the job is done right. Determine what kind of paint is currently used in your pool. Most likely, it is either chlorinated rubber paint (which has a life span of two to three years) or epoxy paint (which has a life span of five to seven years). The best way to know for sure is to take a chip of the paint to your dealer and have it tested. It is best to continue covering the pool with the same kind of paint already in use. Determine how many coats of paint are on your pool walls. (Either peel off and count the layers in an area that is flaking or scratch through with a pocketknife to count the layers.) Painting over a coat or two is fine, but you’ll likely encounter problems with adhesion if the old paint is thicker than that. Look into having the surface sandblasted to bare concrete if you’re dealing with multiple layers of old paint. Make sure all paint and sand is removed fr
