Any problems using a resin sealer on a concrete pool instead of plaster or paint?

[Watermom]

You are welcome! May have to be a little patient. Ben has been out of town the past 3 or 4 days and is just now getting back to work on the forum today, so he is pretty busy!

[PoolDoc]

I have no idea what a "resin sealer" is -- often 'resin' is a term used to describe one of the components in 2 part epoxy paint.

I can tell you that I've never seen a non-pool paint perform well in a pool. For that matter, most pool paints don't perform all that well.

[taylor]

Thanks PoolDoc for your reply. After days of searching the internet, I've come to the conclusion that plaster is the way to go. Workers are chipping away the old paint, sanding, and after a good cleaning they'll be applying plaster. It's well worth spending the few extra dollars today than to go through the headache again in a couple of years.

Much appreciated.

Taylor

[PoolDoc]

I'm guessing that's the best choice. I'd encourage you to make what efforts you can to (a) make sure the mixture is 'rich' -- high in cement, (b) not over hydrated (no more water than needed) and (c) never, ever allowed to dry out.

[taylor]

Thanks PoolDoc for your help. After lots of research, we chose Diamond Brite onyx in order to not have to install a solar water heater. Work has started and DB goes on next week! Can't wait to jump in our 'redo' pool and cool off from the hot Nicaraguan sun.

Taylor