Whole Procedure to paint the pool

[arunm]

hi , unfortunately my pool had water sitting passed almost to year ,filled with neighbors tree leaves shred in it,the water become dark green or black .I drain and clean the pool but the walls and floor uptill the water sitting become greish.Need help how to get rid of that and if I'm painting it with Olympic Zeron do I have to use primer first,try to load pictures.

 

[arunm]

Hi my name is Arun ,living in San Francisco.First time pool owner, having problem to keeping it in good shape.My apologise ,this is the first time I'm writing something in the forum.
Thank U all in advance.

 

[Bperry]

Hi my name is Arun ,living in San Francisco.First time pool owner, having problem to keeping it in good shape.My apologise ,this is the first time I'm writing something in the forum.
Thank U all in advance.

Welcome. Is this a house you plan to stay in a while? The pool surface is plaster and not paint. Painting it will not last very long.

 

[arunm]

Yes, I will.Uptill the standing water level,it is like that.Do I need the to use primer before paint .Planing to use Olympic Zeron.please healp

 

[proavia]

Painting the pool will only last a year or two.
You would be better served with a full plaster chip out and replaster.

 

[1poolman1]

hi , unfortunately my pool had water sitting passed almost to year ,filled with neighbors tree leaves shred in it,the water become dark green or black .I drain and clean the pool but the walls and floor uptill the water sitting become greish.Need help how to get rid of that and if I'm painting it with Olympic Zeron do I have to use primer first,try to load pictures.

You can't paint over that surface successfully. All those deposits that are on the surface have to be removed first. Once that is done you probably won't want to paint the pool as it will look much better. Paint just doesn't last and is expensive.

 

[TinFoilHat]

Oh man, talk about ruining a pool finish. As said, it needs to be replastered.

 

[arunm]

You can't paint over that surface successfully. All those deposits that are on the surface have to be removed first. Once that is done you probably won't want to paint the pool as it will look much better. Paint just doesn't last and is expensive.

Thanks for the quick response,please let me know how I can remove that deposits.

 

[TinFoilHat]

You could try power washing it but be prepared for it to further ruin the plaster. Otherwise, maybe an acid wash would clean it? I wouldn't count on anything really getting it back to where you want it so you better plan on replastering it.

 

[1poolman1]

Thanks for the quick response,please let me know how I can remove that deposits.

A chlorine wash. May need to be followed with a light acid wash should bring it to an acceptable level. Don't do it alone if you are going to attempt the process.

 

[arunm]

A chlorine wash. May need to be followed with a light acid wash should bring it to an acceptable level. Don't do it alone if you are going to attempt the process.

Thank U so much,I definitely keep this in mind and follow as it is in the vedio.After finishing that will post again to get Ur expert advise.

 

[arunm]

You could try power washing it but be prepared for it to further ruin the plaster. Otherwise, maybe an acid wash would clean it? I wouldn't count on anything really getting it back to where you want it so you better plan on replastering it.

Thank U very much Tin,will post the pictures after acid wash to get Ur helpfull advise.

 

[arunm]

You can't paint over that surface successfully. All those deposits that are on the surface have to be removed first. Once that is done you probably won't want to paint the pool as it will look much better. Paint just doesn't last and is expensive.

Have another question ,do U think I should order the epoxy paint it will take about 15-20days to deliver.Do U think before Olympic Zeron I shout use Primer after finishing with acid wash.Or I can leave the pool for 20 days till the paint delivered. Please advise.

 

[TinFoilHat]

Just follow 1poolman1s advice. NO PAINTING. Pay someone to do that as it's not outrageous and much safer for someone that knows how.

 

[proavia]

Don't paint it - you will regret it.
It will start to cloud the water and fail within one or two years.
It will create a bigger mess than you have now.

Pool paint was changed 6-10 years ago to meet EPA regulations. Unfortunately, that change also severely diminished the longevity of the pool paint as well.

Try the chlorine wash - rinse really well after and pump all the water out of the pool bottom.
Then maybe try an acid wash, if needed.
If you can get the majority of the gunk off, it should be ok.
As long as you can maintain the pool using TFP standards and keep,the pool algae free.
Any staining is just aesthetics.

Save up for a fully chipout and replaster.

 

[arunm]

Just follow 1poolman1s advice. NO PAINTING. Pay someone to do that as it's not outrageous and much safer for someone that know how.

Thanks Tin,I'll follow it,U mean pay someone for acid wash? Am I right.

 

[JamesW]

Paint manufactured on, or after, September 13, 1999 is basically worthless.

Architectural Coating Rule for Volatile Organic Compounds.

The Environmental Protection Agency published the architectural coatings rule on September 11, 1998 (63 FR 48848) under authority of Section 183(e) of the Clean Air Act.

This rule limits the amount of volatile organic compounds (VOC) that manufacturers and importers of architectural coatings can put into their products.

The rule also has container labeling requirements for architectural coatings.

There are different options for complying with the VOC limits, including exemptions for products that may be hard to reformulate.

APPLICABILITY.

Am I subject to the rule?

You are subject to this rule if you manufacture (includes certain packaging and repackaging) or import an architectural coating for sale or distribution in the United States.

Consumers and distributors who do not manufacture or import coatings are not subject to this rule.

What is an architectural coating?
An architectural coating (coating) is a coating recommended by the manufacturer for field application to the surface of a stationary structure, portable building, pavement, or curb to protect, decorate, or serve some other function.

Architectural coatings include many categories such as interior and exterior paints, traffic markings, sign paints, as well as industrial maintenance coatings.

Manufactured before September 13, 1999.

Coatings manufactured prior to September 13, 1999 can continue to be sold until the stocks are depleted.

https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2015-11/documents/aim_coatings_detailed_factsheet.pdf

Coating category.......................................................................................................................... Grams VOC per liter..... Pounds VOC per gallon.

 

[TinFoilHat]

Yes, pay a professional for the chlorine wash and the acid wash. You don't want any part of those processes or we might find you dead in the bottom of your pool.

 

[Gary Davis]

U mean pay someone for acid wash? Am I right.

It appears to me that the OP and I are in a somewhat similar situation, where I would assess the OP's pool plaster looks better'n mine does.
Based on this kind advice in this recent thread, I'm not going to 1:3 acid:water wash it, nor paint it - but I might consider that 1:1 chlorine:water wash idea.

 

[arunm]

Good Morning, all, thank You all for the suggestions. I chlorin washed the pool,finished yesterday,(after weather back in two digits) will attach the pictures. Please let me know do l need to paint it?
I saw many hairline cracks,is there any easy way to fill them Or have to fill crack by crack. I bought
Epoxybond Pool putty 2, will it be visible ?