If your pool is already painted, the existing paint type should be determined for compatibility before applying any new paint. This can be determined by sending a sample to Ramuc (or other paint manufcturer) if the paint type is unknown. There are also a few tests you can try. Take a 1 inch paint chip, immerse it in denatured alcohol. If the chip dissolves, it is a water-based acrylic. If it doesn't dissolve, immerse a new chip in 75% mineral spirits and 25% Xylol, wait 30 seconds and rub the chip between your thumb and forefinger. If it dissolves, the paint is a synthetic rubber-base coating. If not, try immersing one last chip in 100% Xylol. If it dissolves, the paint type is chlorinated rubber; if it does not, it is an epoxy.
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Rozalie PetitFrere Posted: 10/7/2019
Can you apply epoxy on compacted clay soil?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Matt S. Posted: 10/10/2019
This is a pool paint, so you would be no reason to be spraying this on soil. I am not sure what your application is, but you should probably be looking at a different category of paint other than the pool variety.Reply
Bob Posted: 7/22/2019
I stead of waiting 5 days for pool to dry out. I usually tarp the empty pool leaving a couple of air flaps and leave 1 or 2 150,000 btu space hearters, seems to work. What do you thinkReply
Inyopools Posted: 7/18/2018
Hello Joe - When surface prep is completed, allow the pool surface to dry. Average dry times vary regionally and are dependent upon the porosity of the surface. It is recommended to wait five dry days and then perform a condensation test to determine surface dryness on concrete, plaster or gunite type surfaces. To determine dryness, perform this simple test – Duct tape 1´ x 1´ pieces of transparent plastic to the deep end wall and floor, and on several other areas of the pool. Wait three hours to determine if condensation has formed underneath the plastic. If condensation has formed underneath the plastic then the surface is not dry enough to paint. Remove the plastic and wait 24 hours to perform the test again. Continue with the test until no condensation forms underneath the plastic after the three-hour wait period.Reply
Joe Posted: 5/26/2018
Getting ready to use high build epoxy. Needed to make some repairs to the Gunite. How long must concrete cure before Epoxy paint can be applied?Reply
Inyopools Posted: 4/2/2018
Hello Dave - Click here to check out the prep and application instructions. Good luck!Reply
Dave Posted: 3/30/2018
Hi, my home as an inground pool. I've been told it's a fiberglass pool. The pool is completely white. It hasn't been painted or had an coatings that I can see. If you touch it, your finders get white and chalky. I'm guessing whatever gel-coat it originally had, has long worn away. The whole pool is this way. Help. I want to paint it with an epoxy paint. What do I do to prepare it first and then paint? Thanks.Reply
Inyopools Posted: 10/13/2017
flintro40 - Painting a pool with epoxy can be tricky. If you are not comfortable with the painting instruction given here, I would consider hiring a professional pool painter to paint your pool.Reply
flintro40 Posted: 10/10/2017
my pool is 12yrs old... it now is diamond bright. I had to drain & acid wash because of hurricane & now might be a good time to refinish. I don't know what to doReply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/14/2017
Carol - It may well have been caused by the night moisture. You may just have to let it dry another day or two. I'd discuss this with your paint dealer if it's still not glossy.Reply
Carol Posted: 6/14/2017
We recently painted our fiberglass pool. We sanded and cleaned. Painted on a Saturday and later in the day noticed spots missed on floor. So we mixed up paint and repainted the floor. This was early evening. The next afternoon we noticed that the floor finish was dull not glossy like side. Not sure why. Could it have been the dew?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 5/15/2017
suterflash - If you add sand, I'd go easy with it. You don't want to create too abrasive a surface. It's bad for knees and elbows.Reply
Suterflash Posted: 5/15/2017
Do you suggest or have heard of putting a little sand in the area of the steps and shallow end of the pool so the Epoxy painted areas are not so slippery?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 4/18/2017
Anonymous (Epoxy paint) - The pools surface that you are painting has to be solid. Any portions that might flake or chip off must be removed before you add a new coat. If the cracks in the epoxy are large, I would fill them with the crack filler suggested in step 7.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 4/17/2017
Anonymous (peeling paint) - Epoxy paint can only be applied over unpainted surfaces or surfaces previously painted with epoxy. See our guide on "How to Select the Proper Paint for Your Pool" to determine what paint you had. If it was painted with epoxy and is peeling. you have to strip all the peeling paint away and get down to a solid base before repainting the pool with epoxy.Reply
Anonymous Posted: 4/15/2017
Going to put new epoxy coat on concrete pool. Previous coat has some cracks in the epoxy and a couple of chips where epoxy is too thick. What should be done with these areas before putting on new coat ?Reply
Anonymous Posted: 4/13/2017
We have peeling paint - can apoxy be appliedOver the paint to stop the peeling ? After we get the paint chips off / Out of the pool ?
We want a quickest a easy fix
We don't want to swim with the peeling paint either
The pool is over 30 yrs old - concrete
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 4/11/2017
Ken - If your current paint surface is sound you just have to clean it and rough it up. If the surface is flaky, you will have to power wash any that is loose and get down to a solid base.Reply
Ken Posted: 4/10/2017
My pool is painted with epoxy, I want to repaint, does the existing epoxy need to be sanded off or just roughed up ?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 3/20/2017
Rick Hardy – We do not have retail stores in Costa Rica, but we can ship our products there many without shipping costs. Talk to one of our service reps at 877-372-6038 and they can provide you with a quote.Reply
Rick Hardy Posted: 3/19/2017
I'm building a small swimming pool in Costa Rica. Is your product available in Costa Rica?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 11/18/2016
worn gunite - Unfortunately , we do not sell that product. But whatever you use, the key is to make sure the patches and all the gunite around it are solid. I'd suggest calling our paint supplier, Ramuc Paint at 973-776-8271, for more information.Reply
Anonymous Posted: 11/17/2016
I have several areas around the pool where the gunite has worn away, up to an 1/8 of an inch. What can I use to smooth out these areas?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 11/7/2016
ivette - Ramuc paint is lead free. Their labels do show that paint contains cancer causing chemicals, but their sale is approved in states like California that strongly regulate these chemicals.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 11/7/2016
Scott - The Ramux EP Hi-Build Epoxy paint that we sell has a satin finish that is less slippery than the high gloss finish of many epoxy paints.Reply
ivette Posted: 11/3/2016
Is the paint lead free, are there any cancer causing chemicals in it?Reply
Scott Posted: 11/2/2016
Will the final product leave the pool bottom slippery ? I have epoxy on my garage floors and when wet they are extremely slick and dangerous. ThxReply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/3/2016
Adam - According to the Ramuc Paint Manufactures, you cannot use epoxy paint on a pool surface that was previously painted with chlorinated rubber. See their "paint compatibility chart". Here is a link to their recommended paint with painting instructions - "How to Paint a Pool with Acrylic Paint".Reply
Adam Posted: 6/2/2016
Will these steps work if the pool was previously painted with chlorinated rubber.It is a swimquip concrete bottom with fiberglass sides.
Can I and etch, clean and paint with epoxy?
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 4/14/2016
sneuf - An epoxy paint is recommended for steel-walled pools. Steel may require special preparation like etching and rust proof priming. I would recommend calling our Ramuc Paint manufacturer at 973-776-8271 for specific instructions on your pool.Reply
sneuf Posted: 4/13/2016
Hello,I have an in-ground steel walled pool. Is Epoxy paint the best solution for this type of pool? What do I need to do to the steel to prepare it for painting?
Thank you.
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 3/7/2016
bdcraig - I have not heard of this particular problem. I would suggest calling Ramuc Paint at 973-776-8271. They may have more information on addressing this border issue.Reply
bdcraig Posted: 3/6/2016
My gunite pool has never been painted. I have heard that the epoxy paint sometimes fails where the top of the gunite meets the tile which is approximately 4" below the waterline. Someone said I should first undercut this border before painting so there is no lip for the water to get under. What do you think?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 10/24/2015
Jim - You are right. If the plaster base you are painting is loose (or wet), the paint will not adhere to the base. I know of no product that will solidify the plaster base, but maybe the paint manufacturer might. Ramuc telephone number is (800) 745-6756.Reply
jim Posted: 10/21/2015
About 9 months ago I used Rumic Epoxy to paint my gunite pool rather than re-plaster. I followed the directions carefully such as you have here including using TPS and acid. Shortly after filling, some portions of the paint flaked off. I think in these spots the plaster was probably pretty loose when I painted it. My plan is to redo these spots in a few months. My question - is there something I can do to enhance the integrity of the plaster before re-paining these spots, such as applying a varnish or something to penetrate the old plaster and solidify it more? My concern is if I just re-paint these spots, the paint will just peal off again!Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 5/18/2015
primer paint - As stated in Step 12, you should not use a primer before painting a pool with epoxy paint. It is, however, very important that you follow the surface preparation instructions prior to painting your pool with epoxy.Reply
Anonymous Posted: 5/17/2015
Can I use it primer before painting a pool with apoxy paintReply
Anonymous Posted: 4/23/2014
Can you elaborate on your recommendation to use Durathane® polyurethane sealant? I will be redoing the vertical joints between the fiberglass panels of my hybrid pool and people are recommending using the BOSS 802 silicone caulking for that. Are silicone-based product incompatible with your paint?Thanks!
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 4/21/2014
Painting acrylic steps - I would use the premium acrylic paint on these steps.Reply
Anonymous Posted: 4/18/2014
Can this epoxy be used on thermoplastic or acrylic pool steps in a vinyl liner pool?Reply