Has your backyard pool lost its aesthetic appeal? Are there visible signs of stain marks along with the tiles, walls, and other features? The time has come to think about repainting your pool?
Whether you want to pump-up before a pool workout, unwind after a tiresome week at the office or wish to spend happy family time with your children, there are colors for every mood.
Read on, as we’ll talk about when it’s the good time of the year to repaint your swimming pool with logical reasoning.
Does Weather Have a Role to Play?
Well, not if you have an indoor private pool, as then you can paint any time of the year, otherwise you’ve to factor-in the climatic conditions.
Wet weather is not a pal of pool painting. Indeed, cool temperatures, rain, and wind will thwart the finish you expected after repainting your in-ground concrete pool.
However, if you’re using acrylic pool paints, which can be applied to the damp surface, you won’t have to fret about the wet weather.
On the flip side, for epoxy pool paint —which renders the most subtle finish and lasts for five to seven years — you’ll have to wait till the outside weather is dry and sunny.
How Much Is Time Needed For a Pool to Dry?
You must prepare your pool, including drain, TSP wash & acid wash. Wait for three to four days, not only for the moisture to dry but also for water in tiny voids and fissure in concrete or a plaster pool. After repainting your pool, you need another one and a half a day for the pool to dry. All you require is a sunny week to get the desired outcomes, in simple words.
In case you curtail the drying period, the moisture trapped in the pool will cause blistering & peeling within weeks or months post repainting. Never trim the dry-time if you desire to increase your pool’s durability and lifespan.
The Best Month—September
September is the sweet spot of the year for painting jobs, whether it is your home or pool. When the pool season is over, right before the leaves fall, September presents clear skies and sunny days.
Besides, the humidity and temperature levels are optimum — not too cool or too hot, with steady dry breezes — for pool painting. So, gear up to give your pool a refreshing coat of paint before the leaves fly.
Why Is Pool Cover So Indispensable for Long-Term Pool Maintenance?
The swimming pool covers help in maintaining pool chemistry as improperly balanced chemistry can cause the growth of bacteria & algae, which affects the paint job. They are available in manual and automatic models.
You can also install patio enclosures that open and close with a flick to switch and offer great protection against fading under the sun.
