Select the Right Paint for Your Pool with This Guide

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Feb 2, 2022
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Pool painting is essential to keep the pool as well as the poolside area looking like new for years. This involves paint mainly and often people are confused as to what is the right paint to use. 

In some cases, it has been observed that they are totally clueless about the paints that can be used in this situation and hence, they face really hard time choosing the best pool paint Perth. 

The kind of paint to be used mainly depends upon so many things and the most important of them all is the kind of surface you have. 

There are other factors too, to influence the decision on the right paint and then, some other factors too need consideration and we have covered some of them here in this article.

HOW DO YOU SELECT THE RIGHT PAINT FOR YOUR POOL?

The experts have a very simple tip to give in this regards and they say that if your pool is already painted, you must be aware of what paint is used there. Ideally, you need to stick to it, if it has satisfied you to your specifications and if not, you should think about changing. You need to check the compatibility of the paints offered to you and this can be done very easily by sending the sample to the manufacturer.

Generally, there are three different types of paints recommended by the expert in terms of painting the pool. The names are – epoxy pool paint Sydney, water based acrylic and premium acrylic as well. There is another version as well, but it has been phased out completely due to its and effects on our nature and environment. 

That paint was given the name of chlorinated pool paint and its strong odour was the main concern that was causing significant air pollution. As far as the latter two types of paints are concerned, experts recommend not using them on wooden surfaces and fibreglass surfaces or spans, hot tubs, etc. 

The reason cited by the experts is that these acrylic based paints are less chemical resistant than the former one and there are also chances of these two paints caulking overtime.

TYPES OF POOL PAINT AND THEIR PROS

EPOXY POOL PAINT :

  • As compared to others, this paint has the thickest consistency

  • It is ideal for rough as well as older surfaces. 

  • This paint helps a lot in smoothening rougher surfaces

  • It is durable with a lifespan of 6-8 years, but can last more

  • This is the only paint recommended for spas and fibreglass pools

  • It can be very useful in filling hairline cracks and small pots in the surface

  • This paint type come in different colours to suit your needs

ACRYLIC POOL PAINT :

ADVANTAGES


  • These paints are affordable as compared to the one discussed above

  • They are good for pools in high humidity or rainy environments

  • They are available in different colours to suit your needs

  • These acrylic paints have the shortest curing duration

  • They are very easy to mix and apply

  • They come with the life of maximum 4 years

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