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How To Apply Swimming Pool Paint
By Linda Rogers

You have made the decision to paint your inground swimming pool and also decided to do the job yourself instead of paying someone to do it for you. The first thing you will need to do is figure out what type of swimming pool paint you need. It will usually be a chlorinated rubber-based paint or an epoxy based and it will be better to use the same type of swimming pool paint as the existing coating.

You will also want to determine how many later are already on it and you can do this by peeling back an area that is already cracked or by using a small knife to dig into the paint and count the number of layers. It is usually all right to paint over two or three layers, but any more than that and you will want to consider removing few before applying another coat of swimming pool paint.

Trisodium sulphate can be used to scrub down the walls of the pool and a good cleaning with muriatic acid allowing it to soak into the surface as per the manufacturers instructions. Another rinse with Trisodium sulphate and a thorough rinsing with fresh water will have the walls ready to accept a fresh coat of swimming pool paint.

Primer Needed With Epoxy Paints

Rubber base paints typically are self-priming and unless you are painting bare concrete walls, it will not be necessary to prime the walls before applying swimming pool paint. Epoxy paint on the other hand will need a coat of primer first, however once primed and painted epoxy swimming pool paint will last up to seven years.

Before applying any paint insure you have repaired any cracks according to the manufacturer's directions and after painting follow the directions for proper curing and drying before adding any water into the pool. You may need a respirator while applying swimming pool paint, especially in enclosed areas of the pool and using a paint roller can make applying the swimming pool paint on large surfaces much quicker. A brush can be used in tight spaces and in corners.

The price of swimming pool paint can vary widely and you should understand that you will get what you pay for when buying it. Cheaper paint may not last as long or hold its color and sealing quality as a higher-priced paint and may not offer the same quality to adhere to previous coats of paint.

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Linda Rogers writes for various websites about tanning, swimming pools and health matters such as detox.

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