Swimming Pool & Spa Help Guide & Tips -Pools Etc Inc 800-464-9898

There are three different types of paint that we carry, epoxy, chlorinated rubber and acrylic.

Condensation Test: To determine whether or not your pool is dry you should perform the condensation test. To perform this test, get several 2ft x 2ft patches of a clear piece of plastic and some duct tape. On the deep end and shallow end and several points in between duct tape these pieces of transparent plastic to the pool wall. Wait for 3 hours and if condensation forms then your pool is still moist, if it doesn’t you should be able to paint your pool.

Epoxy Paint: There are two types of epoxy paints, Hi Build and EP With the Epoxy EP you typically get 5 years out of it and the Hi Build you get 8 years out of it. Both paints have a shelf live of 5 years. You can not use epoxy paint over chlorinated rubber based paint. For the Hi Build paint the coverage on bare surfaces is 75-125 square feet and on recoats it is 125-150 square feet. For the Epoxy EP paint the coverage on a bare surface is 175-200 square feet and on a recoat it is 400-450 square feet. For the cure time after painting the Epoxy Hi Build paint will need 5-7 dry days in an outdoor pool and 10-14 in an indoor pool. As for the Epoxy EP Paint, 5 dry days for an outdoor pool and 10 for an indoor pool. To make sure the pool is dry perform the condensation test mentioned above.

Chlorinated Rubber Paint: Chlorinated Rubber paint can last up to 4-5 years. It covers 200-300 square feet on bare surfaces and on recoats it can cover between 350 and 400 square feet. The shelf life of this paint is 8 years as long as it is stored in an area that is constantly above freezing. The cure time after painting is 5-7 dry days on an outdoor pool and 10-14 days on an indoor pool. To make sure the pool is dry perform the condensation test mentioned above.

Acrylic Paint: This is the best paint to use if you do not want your pool to be down for a long period of time. Typically the dry time for acrylic paint is 24 hours. Make sure the pool is only damp not wet. As for the cure time after painting it is typically 3 days for an outdoor pool and 6 days for an indoor pool. This paint will usually last for up to two years in your pool and the shelf life is 9 years.

Note: If your chemicals are not balanced properly, the service time for your paint will not be as long as it should be. Two major chemicals to test often are calcium and pH. Also do not add powdered shock into a painted pool with out diluting it in water first.

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