Painting your pool may not be the shortest job in the world, but it’s not a very difficult task, either, especially if you follow some simple guidelines.
1. You need to match the type of paint previously used, so you’ll need to take a chip of paint to a delaer and determine if its epoxy paint or chlorinated rubber paint.
2. Try to determine how many coats of paint are already on your pool by peeling and chipping away layers. If it’s just one or two, you can simply paint over it. If you have three or more layers, though, it’s usually best to have the old paint sandblasted off so that your new paint job adheres correctly.
3. Before you start clean the pool thoroughly with trisodium phosphate (TSP), scrubbing thoroughly. Follow that up with a coat of muriatic acid to prepare the surface. When working with muriatic acid always follow the instructions and wear gloves and protective eyewear.
4. Rinse with fresh water and completely drain the pool and allow it to dry. Repair any cracks that you see at this time.
5. If you’re using chlorinated rubber paint, paint your pool, as it doesn’t need a primer. If you’re using epozy paint, you’ll usually need to paint a coat of primer on first.
6. Just like a normal painting job, use a roller to apply the paint to large surfaces and a brush for trim areas.
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