Learning the Details of Epoxy Pool Paint

For the property that has an inground pool built in it, the interior finish of the pool matters the most. In fact, the same can be a huge influential factor of the property’s resale value and this has been the biggest reason why people are so particular about it. In terms of interior finish, people have numerous options to choose from like using the services of local pool painters and using different swimming pool paint colours and so on.

Yes, different kinds of paint options are present in the markets and all of them are equally good with the only difference of their life duration and so on. 

Amongst all of them, the best one used till now is the epoxy paint so let us know about this version here in this post.

What Is Epoxy Pool Paint?

According to the vendors, this is a solvent based pool paint that can be used in a wide variety of swimming pools like those made up of concrete and even fibreglass. The biggest USP is that it gives a unified look to the finished surface and at the same time, it comes with amazing life duration. 

However, it has some downsides as well and one downside is that it can be a kind of fastidious paint that can be used only on bare surfaces. One more stipulation with this paint is that it can be used only on surfaces that were previously painted with the same paint. The process of painting is also mot very fast and it will take a full one week to completely paint an average size swimming pool even if the expert local pool painters are involved.

But the finish, as said above would be amazing and because of so many swimming pool paint colours available, it will be very easy to match the existing look of the property or the poolside area.

Epoxy Paint Pros and Cons-

Pros-

• Helps to resist algae

• Prevent damage to the pool

• Creates a smoother surface

• Comes in many colours

• Good at filling small cracks and imperfections

Cons-

• Longest and most painstaking application process

• Lots of prep works before painting

• Can only be applied to bare surfaces or those previously painted with epoxy paint

• More expensive than some other options

• Gets chalky over time as UV rays and outdoor elements break down the surface

• Smooth surface can make it very slippery unlike the gelcoat on a fiberglass pool which is smooth but slip-resistant

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