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

    Perhaps cutting costs on a pool upgrade isn't a good idea. However, after moving from CA to Nicaragua five months ago, and spending more than we thought on 'other' improvements....like fixing washed out roads to access our property, we may have no choice.

    The hot Nica sun not only faded our three year old painted concrete pool to a dull powder consistency (don't know what type of paint the former owner used) but most of the paint has chipped away as well. At this point, we just want a simple pool fix. We thought about sanding the concrete and putting on a resin sealer instead of plaster or yet, another paint. Any suggestions would be much appreciated!

    Thanks.... BTW, with all the above said, we love it here.

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

    Hi, Taylor, and welcome to the Pool Forum! I'm going to let someone else answer your question about pool coats but just wanted to say hi and let you know that your post had been read and you weren't being ignored! Hopefully Ben or somebody will have some advice for you.

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    Hi Watermom, Thanks for the warm welcome!

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    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!

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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