Pool Painting

[bizzy]

Hi
i was wondering If it was possible to only paint the pool steps without draining the entire pool. It seems like only the top step has faided. Thanks

[PoolDoc]

Boy, that's a loaded question!

In theory, it might be possible. If you can safely get the step you wanted painted dry, you can paint it. But that's a big "IF". Many liner pools can't be drained that far. Ditto, for fiberglass. Given that you're in California, odds are you've got a concrete pool . . . and again, since you're in California, odds are the ground is dry enough so that draining doesn't risk floating the pool.

But, when you paint, surface prep is *critical*, and doing the surface prep without messing up the pool water could be tricky.

Good luck!

[bizzy]

Hi

my pool in fact is concrete. Its basically the top step that has faded and the rest of the pool looks ok. I did think about prepping the step and getting stuff into the pool. So I guess this is one of those things that If I cant do the whole thing right better not do it at all.

Another thing also is that the top step has a chip that has come off. I guess I will wait till next summer and just do the whole job.

[PoolDoc]

I guess I will wait till next summer and just do the whole job.

Sounds like the wiser course of action to me. Don't wait till weather is really hot, though. Read up the application guides for whichever paint you are considering -- it can be almost impossible to apply epoxy in very hot weather.

[bizzy]

I did notice something this weekend. I noticed that the plaster looks like it was originally colored and not painted (that is why the color of the pool is a dark blue).

Would it be a good idea to paint my pool due to no paint actually being in the pool? Is there any other option?

[PoolDoc]

Refinishing options include painting, or placing a new plaster or other cement based surface. It's unlikely you'll exactly match your top step with the rest of the pool.