How and with what materials to paint or varnish a tile or tile pool?

How to Maintain Tiled Pools

    

  
 
   
Changes in temperature and the passage of time are two of the main causes that start to deteriorate the surface of swimming pools. Normally, ceramic has a high durability. However, small bumps, scratches or the use of abrasive products damage its outer layer. This has a solution, and can even be prevented in a very simple way.
 

With this technique that we show you below, you can also waterproof tiled pools, since it offers multiple protection.
   
The first thing you should do is have your pool empty to work properly. In addition, this will allow you to observe its entire surface, find the damaged areas and allow the support and internal leaks to dry properly.
   
It is essential to respect the drying time of the pool before painting. Both the surface and the interior of the walls must be completely dry and without residual water inside. The humidity level will have to be less than 10%

   

 
Waterproofing treatment for your tile pool

 
If your tile is in good condition, the best thing to do is to use a waterproof varnish for your pool. This product will allow you to preserve the original color of your tiles or the mosaic, since it is transparent.
   
If your tiles have lost their color or are outdated, then you can apply a waterproof paint for swimming pools, in the color you want, we will manufacture it for you.
   
One of the advantages of repainting pools with this paint is that you will have the opportunity to completely change its color.
    
These varnishes or paints have great elasticity and will not be affected in the future by sudden changes in temperature and expansion and contraction of the material. In addition, they are resistant to the sun's rays and to the permanent embalming of water, even salt water.
 
 
To start working, all that is needed is to thoroughly clean the entire glass. Thus, the grip of the product will be optimal. If there are traces of paint, it is crucial that you remove them beforehand.
   
You will have to thoroughly clean the silicones that other products have left on the surface of the support, especially if you use abrasive products to open the pore of your pool tile (such as salfuman or strong water). To do it correctly and prevent these silicones from repelling the paint or varnish, you can use cleaning solvents or degreasers.
    
You must apply several coats of varnish or paint, waterproof for swimming pools on the entire surface of the pool, but always waiting for the previous one to dry completely.
     
If, in addition, you have a small leak in the pool, this product, both the waterproof varnish and the waterproof paint for swimming pools, is suitable for cracks that do not exceed 2 mm in thickness, we advise you to follow the application steps on the product sheet that you are going to use.

 

 
Waterproof or paint PVC, fiberglass and polyurea pools

 
PVC is a delicate material that requires paints that adhere well. The same is true when painting polyurea pools. However, our pool paints have a great ability to fix to the support, something that is very useful in these cases.

It is advisable that you apply a primer for non-porous supports beforehand or do a good preparation of the pool or pool. You can also choose to sand the entire pool to ensure that the paint does not come off in the future.
 

This product can also be used in fiberglass pools, as long as the fiber is not with release agent, in which case you must sand the support.
 
Although it is not usual for a PVC glass to lose water, hydraulic connections are susceptible to leaking small amounts. Therefore, by applying the appropriate products, the pool joints will be fully protected.
 
 
In addition, since polyurethane is very elastic, this is also beneficial for improving the sealing of the pool, since the settling of a newly installed pool or the expansion caused by changes in temperature will be absorbed without any problem.
   
 
In the event that the pool has very, very significant leaks, with cracks of more than 2 mm, with visible cracks or loss of tiles, due to roots, etc... The treatment will be different.
 
In these cases, it is essential to use a liquid polyurethane membrane that will create a seamless and completely waterproof layer on top of your old tiles. No major works will be necessary, simply apply the product on top of your support.
 
   
The next step would be to apply the paint correctly in your tile pool, enter here if you want to know how.
   

On the other hand, the filling time of your tiled, PVC, fiberglass, polyurea pool, etc., once painted or varnished is a minimum of 7 days. But we recommend that you wait 10 from its application, since it is when the maximum hardness is reached in the paints for swimming pools or the varnish for swimming pools.
 

As you can see, repairing a pool by painting is possible. In addition, choosing the paint and varnish for tiled pools is a very simple task.
 
And if you have a PVC glass or a glass made of polyester or fiberglass at home, you won't have to worry about its maintenance either. With the right products, you will enjoy the results for many years. You can ask us any questions.