Pool painting becomes mandatory after a certain number of years because in all these years, the pool's surface suffers from all kinds of wear and tear and damages. For this, you will have to hire local pool painters who will come equipped with essential tools for efficient painting as well as knowledge for preparing the pool surface for painting. Some excerpts from this knowledge have been discussed here in this post.
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR POOL SURFACE FOR PAINTING?
WASHING
The most important step is washing the entire pool, and while cleaning or washing, it is essential to scrub this surface gently to remove dunks and other debris. This can be done using a washing solution and a long-handled brush to scrub this surface and the wall.
ACID ETCHING
The next step taken by pool painters Perth in terms of pool preparation is acid etching, and this might sound scary, but it is a necessary step in terms of pool preparation. Local pool painters get equipped with protective eyewear and gloves before starting the acid etching process, and in some cases, they also use masks to prevent themselves from fumes generated from the acid. Acid etching is essential for surfaces like concrete and plaster to remove metal deposits and residue of the previous coats. The importance of acid washing can be determined by the fact that it opens up the pools of the surface that allows the upcoming paint to grab the surface and create a strong bond.
For acid washing, these pool painters Perth use a 10% solution of muriatic acid with water and with a long-handled brush, they simply scrub this surface. When applied, the acid starts forming bubbles, and when this bubbling stops, it's time to rinse the surface with clear water. If done correctly, you will find the surface appearing slightly coarse, like a fine sandpaper.
