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alapool
05-03-2007, 05:17 PM
Does anyone know how I repair a hairline crack in my vinyl steps? The crack is at the very top of the steps (out of the water) and its about 4 inches long.
Should I use some kind of glue?
Thanks
fission7x
05-05-2007, 03:24 PM
Does anyone know how I repair a hairline crack in my vinyl steps? The crack is at the very top of the steps (out of the water) and its about 4 inches long.
Should I use some kind of glue?
Thanks
I'm interested in a solution to this also, as I have the same issue. I used some GE silicone sealant last year for lack of finding anything better. It worked, but even though I used clear, it turned cloudy after a while. Looks like I may have to reapply this year.
Poconos
05-05-2007, 04:35 PM
Have the same problem. I haven't figured what to do yet concerning the actual fix but I was thinking about how to do a dry fix without dropping the pool level. You may get a chuckle but the dam will work. Naturally, Winter came and went and I didn't do my research.
Al
http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?t=5804
Waterworks
05-05-2007, 11:05 PM
Check out www.poolstepspecialists.com
We've used their products with success.
Brad
Waterworks Pools
alapool
05-09-2007, 01:46 PM
Check out www.poolstepspecialists.com
We've used their products with success.
Brad
Waterworks Pools
I live in Alabama so is there any other alternative?
nater
05-09-2007, 02:11 PM
Poconos, you never cease to amaze me....
I've got a crack on the second level of steps. Last year I drained to just below, then drilled and smoothed the crack with a dremel, back filled with expanding foam, applied underwater epoxy repair (Loc-tite), then sanded and painted white. Lasted about 2 weeks. Did a quick repair again without draining/painting using the same loc-tite, and it lasted a month. Must be too rigid for the application.
I've seen an Elmers product for tub/shower basins that may work. I'm definately keyed up on Al's dam, that looks like a fun project to tackle.
I'm going to contact the poolstepspecialists and see if they have a repair kit.