Swimming Pool Repair and Resurfacing

No matter how durable your pool swimming is, sooner or later you will face the fact that it’s time for resurfacing or repair.

Vinyl Liner Swimming Pools

As vinyl is prone to tear, rips and tears are inevitable. Most pools can be repaired with the help of a vinyl liner patch kit (look for it in your local store or search the web). With such kit, you will need to drain your pool below the level of the tear and follow the instructions to make a patch.

Old and faded liner can be easily replaced. You can also replace your vinyl if you are planning to change your swimming pool area landscape. Different colors and styles of vinyl liner can completely change the look of your swimming pool. Use dark colors to create the feel of deep waters. Grey, pebble-like pattern will look like a cool spring.

Fiberglass Swimming Pools

Not all fiberglass pools have the same durability. Normally, properly cared for fiberglass serves for decades. However, some low-quality pools may need pool refinishing every four years. So, when choosing a swimming pool manufacturer, look for its track record and testimonials.

If your fiberglass swimming pool has small cracks, you can repair pool with the help of a special kit. Unfortunately, the repair could be seen as if it were difficult to find a perfect color match. If the repair is too conspicuous, you might want to resurface the whole pool.

Old fiberglass pools may also be restored with the help of a special swimming pool gel coat. You may buy a special pool repair kit and do the work yourself, or you may hire a swimming pool specialist to do the job professionally.

Concrete/Shotcrete Swimming Pools

If you need to resurface a concrete or shotcrete pool, there are several options to consider.

Pool replastering is the least expensive option. Still, plaster reacts with water chemistry which may cost you more money and additional trouble in the future.

Pool pebble is the right option for those who want to add special aesthetic appeal to their swimming pool. It is generally praised for its durability and stain resistance. Pebble interior resurfacing is expensive though, however, still cost effective in the long run.

Many swimming pool owners resurface their concrete swimming pools with fiberglass, hence eliminating the problems of stains and using too much water chemistry.

If you are planning to repair or resurface your swimming pool yourself, consult a specialist. You may also do an online research. Still, make sure that the information or advice you find on the Internet is provided by a highly qualified professional. Find out what is the best way to repair your pool and what tools, materials, or repair kits are available at your local swimming pool store. While using a repair kit, carefully follow all the instructions. Otherwise your attempts to save you swimming pool may turn out to be ineffective.

In case your swimming pool is seriously damaged, don’t try to repair it yourself. You should better invite professionals and get some professional help.