PAINTING
Painting offers a seamless smooth finish to a pool and comes in a variety of colors. Pool paint is available in acrylic (water-based) epoxy or rubber based versions and good preparation is critical to a project’s success. Wading pools and steps require an aggregate to be added to prevent the areas from being too slippery.
- Acrylic pool paint will likely need to be reapplied every 2-3 years.
- Epoxy based paints are a mixture of resin and hardener. They can be applied over unpainted surfaces or previous epoxy. With proper application and maintenance these paints can last up to 10 years.
- Weather is a factor in scheduling pool painting. The pool shell must be completely dry for five consecutive days before application. After painting, the coating may need two to five days to properly dry and cure before the pool can be refilled.
