How To Fix Fading, Chalking or Blistering Pool Paint

If you have a pool, it probably gets a lot of use during the summer season.  It may be surprising that over time, there is really nothing to stop the consequences of frequent pool use.  These consequences are fading, chalking, or blistering and bubbling pool paint.  However, there are some steps you can take to avoid the worst situations of fading pool paint or to solve your current pool paint problems.

Fix Fading Paint On Your Pool

Pools that are painted will eventually lose their brightness over time.  You can brighten up your pool paint with acid wash.  This is a way to remove anything that dulls a paint job.  Here’s how to brighten your fading paint using acid wash:

·         Clean the pool with a solution of mixed muriatic acid and a lot of water

·         Rinse the pool until all solution is gone

·         Refill your pool

Repair Chalking, Blistering Pool Paint Problems

Even worse than a simple fading is a chalking or blistering, bubbling paint job.  Painted surfaces that haven’t been protected or that see a lot of wear will break down as time passes.  And your pool is probably one of the places where you’ll see this the most.  Dull water, and residue from feet or hands can cause these situations. 

Your best solution with chalking or blistering pool paint is to completely repaint your pool.  But you should try to paint it so that you’ll never have to be bothered with the chore again.  The way to do this is to choose a protective, resistant pool paint that has a guarantee of not breaking down.  Look for paint that can be safely used on your pool surface.  If you have a concrete pool, this is especially important.  Not every pool paint can be used on a concrete surface and provide protection as well as a long lasting paint job. 

One of the best pool paint for concrete pools and other pools is in the Zinsser Blue Swimming Pool Paint.  This swimming pool paint offers renewing and protection for your swimming pool and can also be used to decorate and add color to almost any kind of hard surface swimming pools, including gunite, plastered swimming pools, and concrete as well as any kind of masonry surfaces.  The formula of this pool paint has been specialized so that it is ready for use on above or below ground swimming pools.  You don’t need a primer or any kind of topcoat.  The Zinsser Blue Swimming Pool Paint is a great option for homeowners who need protection and renewal for their swimming pool paint. 

Swimming Pool Paint

260542 Zinsser Blue Swimming Pool Paint 5g

• Renew and protect your masonry swimming pool. Zinsser Swimming Pool Paint is the perfect solution for decorating and waterproofing interior or exterior concrete, gunite, masonry or plastered swimming pools, as well as other concrete and masonry surfaces, above and belowground.
• Not intended for use over chlorinated rubber, fiberglass, or two-part Epoxy-coated surfaces.
• Nationally compliant formula, Can be used on above or below ground concrete pools as well as plastered or other masonry surfaces. No primer or topcoat is necessary
• Coverage: 75-100 sq.ft./gal. (rough surfaces), 125-150 sq.ft./gal. (smooth surfaces)
• Dry and recoat times are based on 70°F and 50% relative humidity. Dries to touch in 4 to 6 hours. Apply a second coat after 24 hours to ensure sufficient time to dry. Allow the coating to cure for 72 hours under good conditions before filling the pool. CLEAN UP
• Apply only when air and surface temperatures are between 40- 90°F (5-32°C) and the surface temperature is at least 5°F (3°C) above the dew point.
• Use paint thinner, mineral spirits or turpentine for general cleanup.
• 5 gal
• Blue
• Weight: 56.00 lb.
• UPC: 047719272953
• Manufacturer Part No: 260542

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