How to Paint a Pool Mural
A swimming pool mural can be beautiful and longlasting if you use the right paints and supplies. Additionally, creating and painting your own mural is easier than you might think, although it does require the physical stamina to climb in and out of the pool and do the kind of large-scale painting a pool mural requires. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Pool paint primer
- Pool paint in desired colors, plus a base color
- Marker
- Paint brushes
- Paint rollers
- Paint trays
- Waterproof finish appropriate for swimming pool use
- Mural design
Instructions
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Drain the pool completely and clean it thoroughly. Allow the pool walls and floor to dry before beginning.
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Paint the entire pool surface with pool paint primer according to the manufacturer's instructions (see Resources for pool paint and supplies). Allow the primer to dry completely.
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Paint the entire pool surface with the base color using pool paint and a roller. Allow this layer of paint to dry thoroughly as well.
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Decide where you want your mural and transfer the mural design onto the pool surface by drawing it onto the sides and/or bottom of the pool with a marker, enlarging the design as necessary. It is a good idea to mark what color each section is supposed to be.
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Use paintbrushes and pool paints in various colors to paint the mural. Allow the mural to dry completely.
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Cover the mural with an appropriate finish following the manufacturer's directions for use and drying times.
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Refill your pool.
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Tips & Warnings
Always follow all of the manufacturer's directions even if they differ from these instructions. Be sure to cover the pool in case of inclement weather while you are painting.
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Comments
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Very good information...... do you have somes photos of murals pools?
