How to Paint a Cement Pool
If you would like to paint your cement pool, you will need to consider some important factors. First, because cement is a poor surface for paint adhesion, you will need to select a specific type of paint formulated to adhere to masonry and concrete or you will end up with chipping and flaking over time. In addition, because the paint will be exposed to chlorine, you must ensure that it is formulated to withstand the chemical's corrosive effects or the finish will eventually bubble and peel. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Pressure washer
- 5-gallon bucket
- Aqua Luster or similar acrylic pool paint
- Nap roller cover
- Rolling pole
- Roller frame
- 3- to 4-inch latex paintbrush
Instructions
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Work on a warm, dry day free of any chance of rain. Drain all of the water from the pool.
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Wash the concrete surface using a pressure washer. Allow the pool to dry out completely.
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Pour two gallons of acrylic pool paint into the 5-gallon bucket.
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Roll the acrylic pool paint onto all of the walls of the pool first using the roller.
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Roll the acrylic pool paint onto the floor of the cement pool using the roller. Start at the end opposite of the stairs or ladder, and work moving backward toward the pool exit point. Be careful not to trap yourself behind wet paint.
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Allow the paint to dry for two full hours. Apply the acrylic pool paint to any portions of the cement pool inaccessible to the roller using a 3- to 4-inch latex paintbrush.
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Tips & Warnings
Aqua Luster acrylic pool paint is good for cement pools because it requires no primer undercoating and is resistant to chlorine. If you choose a different brand of paint to coat your cement pool, ensure that it is formulated to withstand the corrosive effects of chlorine.
Resources
- Photo Credit colorful pool toy floating in a summer pool image by Jorge Moro from Fotolia.com
