Armoglaze specializes in durable, odorless epoxy coatings primarily designed for reglazing bathtubs, showers, sinks, and tile. Our product provides these surfaces with a high-gloss, waterproof, and long-lasting finish.
Recently, we worked on an interesting project: how to apply our coating to a swimming pool surface. Our video explains more.
Why Did We Do This?
We do not use an Armoglaze product for regular, significant swimming pool refinishing. These environments have unique challenges, including constant water exposure, pool chemicals like chlorine, and intense UV rays. These factors are very different from those in a bathtub or shower.
We wanted to test how our Armoglaze epoxy coating would perform with this surface prep and application.
How We Refinished This Specific Pool Surface with Armoglaze.
The process was similar to our usual bathtub reglazing. However, the big difference in this application is the surface size that we reglaze.
Armoglaze Application for this kind of surface:
- Prepare the surface
- Divided the swimming pool surface into parts
- Divided the product into its parts
- Mixed the product in individual batches for each Part
- Start applying Armoglaze epoxy coating using the pour-on method from the top
- Spread the product along the divided parts of the walls
- Then add more product in the middle of the walls, make sure the whole wall is covered to the bottom Part of the pool
- Repeat this step for three more walls
- Wait one day for the curing process for the entire wall
- The next day, repeat this process for the bottom Part of the swimming pool.
- Wait one more day for the curing.
Draining & Drying: The pool area was completely drained and allowed to dry thoroughly.
Surface Preparation: This included thorough cleaning and etching, if needed, like preparing a plaster swimming pool. We also fixed any small cracks or chips to make sure the surface was smooth and ready to bond.
This process levels itself out, achieving a smooth, even finish. A big advantage is that Armoglaze has no smell when applied.
Curing: The coating was fully cured according to specifications before refilling.
Swimming pool refinishing with Armoglaze product. Cost Considerations & Armoglaze Intended Use.
Our experiment showed how to use the process. However, it did not change the usual cost of refinishing a swimming pool with traditional methods.
You might wonder why dividing the large pool surface into smaller parts was necessary.
This strategy relates to a key aspect of epoxy coatings known as 'pot life.'
Pot life is the amount of time you can work after mixing the two parts of epoxy: Part A resin and Part B hardener.
When these are mixed, a chemical reaction occurs. This makes the mixture slowly thicken and then harden.
A single mixed batch provides plenty of working time for a typical bathtub. However, the sheer size of a swimming pool means coating the entire surface takes much longer.
Mixing all the Armoglaze for the pool at once might cause the epoxy in the bucket to harden. Before we apply it everywhere, it could be unusable.
We divided the pool into sections and mixed smaller batches for each Part. This way, we always used fresh epoxy within its usable time. This method is essential for a smooth, even finish on big surfaces.
The cost of a pool refinishing project depends on three main factors:
- pool size
- Time for the project
- Cost of the materials
The Armoglaze application shown in the video was a remarkable example of the work.
When fixing an inground pool, it's best to hire professionals. They have the right materials, which are made for underwater use and come with a warranty.
