Common Problems that Pools Face

By: Jacob Christopher
Submitted: 2008-05-29 12:44:19
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One of the very common pool surfaces is paint. Pool paints comes in many colors, and is an economical coating compared to other surfaces. There are mainly three types of pool paint. Epoxy paint used for new construction, fiberglass pools, and pools that are painted previously with epoxy paint. It lasts long, durable and will stand up to UV rays, automatic pool cleaners and other chemical treatments. Epoxy paint would last about 7 - 10 years.

Another type is chlorinated rubber base. It is not as durable or expensive as epoxy paint, but is dependable, easy to use and inexpensive. It is easy to apply, comes in many colors and will last about 3 - 5 years. Last but not least, is the water based acrylic pool paint. This can be used on any type of surface, easy to apply, and cleans up with water. This type is ideal for commercial applications that are repainted on a standard basis. It lasts about 2 - 3 years. No matter which paint you use, it is essential to follow the manufacture’s instructions, follow suggested safety guidelines and make sure that you prepare the pool properly. Preparation is the most important step involved in pool painting. Without proper preparation the paint will not bond on wall or existing surface.

Common Problems related with Painted Pools

My Pool Paint is fading
Painted pools will start to fade over time. Nothing could stop this, but you can brighten-up the paint with a light acid wash. Acid removes any dirt and chalking that can dull a paint job. After cleaning the pool with a lighter solution of muriatic acid and water, rinse and refill the pool.

My Pool Paint is Chalking
Some painted surfaces will break down over time. The results can be dull, misty water, as well as a white powdery deposit that can rub off on hands, feet and bathing suits. To avoid, water chemistry and maintenance are the key. The whole alkalinity must be in the correct range at least 150 PPM to 200 PPM. 175 PPM is ideal. If the alkalinity is very low the pool paint would rub off. Harsh treatments will also cause the pool paint to chalk. You can use lithium or a di-chloro base shock for maintenance. Very harsh shock treatments like calcium hypochlorite will donate to the deterioration of the pool paint job.

My Pool Paint has Blisters and Bubbles
Blistering is about always caused by improper preparation. The pool paint should be applied to a clean dry surface. If the paint is applied very thick, or if the surface is very hot, or if the pool is not cleaned suitably, it will blister. Application heat will also affect the final result. The only solution is to repaint the pool or the spots that have blistered.

Foaming
Several factors can donate to foaming in pools:
    * Soft water and low calcium hardness levels.
    * High TDS level.
    * Oil and animal fats in the water.
    * Very Poor water balance.
    * Low grade algaecides. 10% polymers.
    * Tile cleaning phosphates.
    * Use of aeration in biguanide treated pools.

Correcting the above conditions can reduce foaming. Anti-foaming agents are also available.

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