Ed Gohlich
When most people think ofswimming pool maintenance, they think of sustaining the water quality.
It is also one of the only realistic DIY options when it comes to your pool."
That includes upgradingtheir poolswith pops of color that make a ~big splash~ in terms of overall aesthetic.
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Cosby says Yardzen clients are keeping it pretty neutral when it comes to their hue choices.
New paint color specifically changes the look and feel of the water itself, Cosby says.
Paint performs only as well as the surface underneath it is prepared, Cosby says.
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The wrong paint wont adhere correctly and could introduce harmful chemicals into the water, he adds.
Use the wrong materials, and the paint will failforcing you to redo the job.
If you prep the surface incorrectly, you could also expose yourself to harmful chemicals.
To determine what paint is right for you, determine what kind of coating your pool currently has.
If the surface is sticky or tacky, your pool likely has a chlorinated rubber coating.
If its not tacky, your pool probably has an epoxy coating.
Just as important as having the right paint is the tool process.
This part of the project requires you to drain and dry your pool for prep.
To properly prepare the pools surface, patch any cracks with the proper compound.
Next,clean the poolwith a soapy solution to remove as much build-up and grime as possible.
Walker suggestspressure washingit for the most effective results.
After etching the surface will have to be neutralized and rinsed again with water.
From there, you must abrade the surface.
This will be a time-consuming, dirty, and difficult process, Walker says.
For DIY-ers, it could cost just a few hundred dollars, up to $2,000, Cosby says.
Pool builders, pool resurfacers, even general and landscape contractors may have experience painting pools, he adds.
Resurfacing uses plaster to add a new layer to the walls and floor of the pool.
Plaster is considered far more durable than paint and can last upward of 15 years.
Paint, on the other hand, lasts about five years before it begins to fade and crack.
Of course, you get what you pay for.
Finally, set the mood withpool lights.
These can be installed inside of the pool, or on the outside pointing in, Walker says.
