1. Determine the Type Of Paint That is Currently on the Pool (if any).

To begin, determine whatever sort of pool paint has already been used on your pool (if any).

Chlorinated Rubber pool paint will not paint on a pool that has previously been coated with Epoxy pool paint (and vice versa).

You can get the right pool paint for your pool after you know what paint was previously used on your surface.

2. Get Your Work Surface Ready

The preparation of the pool surface before painting is an essential element of painting your pool.

A properly prepared surface will provide a higher-quality finish that will last longer.

3. Empty the Pool and Drain it.

Drain any remaining water from the pool, as well as any debris and hydrostatic clogs.

4. Fill Up Any Gaps or Fractures

Any cracks must be ground out and replaced with hydraulic cement using a grinder.

5. Use a Soapy Solution to Clean.

After the fractures have been repaired, the pool should be cleaned with a soapy solution to remove all of the body oils and fats from suntan lotions and other products.

6. Etch the Pool With Acid

After you’ve cleaned the pool’s surface, you’ll need to ACID ETCH it using a 50/50 solution of water and muriatic acid.

7. Rough up the Surface

Abrade the surface fully with a 40 grit disc after the ACID ETCH.

8. Drain the Water

Remove water from the skimmer basket and sponge out any puddles remaining on the surface after pumping out all of the water and debris.

9. Cover the Area With Masking Tape.

To prevent paint from getting on the treads, tiles, or pool fittings, tape off the tile band around the pool with masking tape.

10. Check to See Whether it’s Totally Dry.

Before applying high-quality pool paint, the pool surface must be fully dry.

11. Make Sure There are no Paint Flakes, Leaves, or Debris on the Floor.

Make sure the surface is free of paint flakes, leaves, and dirt and that it is totally clean.

Check the weather forecast.

Wait until the weather prediction improves if there is a risk of rain in the next week.

12. Start With the First Coat.

It’s time to paint your pool. If using Epoxy pool paint, mix the hardener well with the Epoxy paint in the bigger container for 6-10 minutes.

Then follow the directions on the container to apply it.

13. Allow a Day for the Coat to Cure.

Paint the initial layer of pool paint in one day if possible.

Then wait 24 hours for the coat to cure.

14. Finish With a Second Coat

It’ll be time to paint your second layer of pool paint after 24 hours.

If you cannot complete it during this time limit, you’ll have to abrade the pool surface to a dull state before repainting.

15. Allow for as Much Drying Time as Feasible.

The longer a pool is left to dry before being filled, the greater the coating quality and durability will be.

Allow at least 7 DAYS IN THE SUMMER and 14 DAYS IN THE WINTER for the coating to dry.

16. Do Not Use Any Chemicals.

For at least 3-5 days, DO NOT ADD CHEMICALS.

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