Painted swimming pools can develop chalking, fading, blistering, peeling and exposed patches as coatings age under sunlight, pool chemicals and continuous immersion. Applying another coat over weak or incompatible paint may temporarily improve appearance without correcting the failed surface beneath it.
Fibreglaze assesses the existing coating and concrete substrate, removes loose or unsuitable paint, mechanically prepares the pool and repairs cracks, pitting and other defects. Uneven areas are levelled before a continuous ENDURATEC reinforced lining is installed. The selected AquaGuard colour finish replaces the paint-only interior with a smooth, seamless surface that is easier to clean and maintain.
An inspection can determine whether local repairs are suitable or whether the pool would benefit from complete resurfacing.
Every pool is assessed individually, but the work generally follows five stages—from confirming the scope and preparing the existing surface to installing the reinforced lining and applying the selected finish.
We review the pool details and photographs, then arrange a site inspection where required. The paint system, adhesion, exposed substrate, cracks and visible coating failures are assessed. Once the pool is empty, the full extent of chalking, blistering, peeling and previous repairs can be confirmed before work proceeds.
Loose, chalking or incompatible paint is removed, while firmly bonded areas and the exposed substrate are cleaned and mechanically prepared. This reveals pitting, cracks and concealed coating failures that require attention and creates a sound, properly keyed base for the repair and lining stages.
Cracks, pitting, hollow areas and irregular transitions are treated according to their condition and extent. Areas exposed by coating removal are repaired and levelled where required, creating a consistent, stable profile so deterioration is not concealed beneath the new reinforced lining.
A reinforced fibreglass lining is applied across the prepared pool interior to form one continuous system rather than another paint-only coating. Additional reinforcement is incorporated where the assessment and repairs require it. The completed lining creates an even foundation for the selected AquaGuard finish.
Two UV-stabilised AquaGuard top coats are applied in the selected colour, followed by the chosen speckle finish. Once cured, the pool is inspected and applicable fittings are refitted. Guidance is then provided for refilling, initial water balancing and ongoing care of the new surface.
Tell us what you can see and what you would like to improve. Details about chalking, fading, blistering, peeling, exposed areas, cracks and previous repairs help us prepare for the first review; the final preparation scope is confirmed after the pool is emptied and inspected.
Painted pool conversion enquiry
A further paint system may suit a pool where the existing coating and substrate are sound and the owner intends to retain a paint finish. Fibreglass resurfacing is more involved, but may be appropriate where coatings are repeatedly peeling, blistering or chalking, or where cracks, pitting and earlier repairs also need to be incorporated into a continuous lining. Neither option should be selected from appearance alone. Compare the removal, preparation, repairs, finished system and likely future maintenance included in each quotation.
Loose, peeling, blistered, chalking, contaminated or incompatible paint must be removed because a new lining cannot rely on a failed coating for support. Firmly bonded remnants may only remain where their condition, compatibility and bond to the substrate have been assessed and the surface can be mechanically prepared to the required profile. Exposed concrete, cracks, pitting and previous repairs are then treated before the reinforced lining is installed. The extent of removal is confirmed after the pool is emptied and representative areas are inspected.
Pool size is only one part of the price. The existing surface, access, pool shape, fittings and amount of preparation can have a greater effect. Costs can increase where failed paint, tiles or a vinyl liner must be removed, or where cracks, osmosis, hollow areas, corrosion, movement or an uneven substrate need repair. A useful quotation should state what removal, preparation, repairs, lining, finish and clean-up are included so different proposals can be compared on the same scope.
The programme depends on the pool type, condition, access and repairs found after it is emptied. Draining, preparation, drying, repairs, installation, curing and refilling are separate stages, and weather can affect several of them. Pools with osmosis, failed coatings, loose tiles or concealed damage usually need more time. The pool should not be refilled until the installed system has reached its required cure and the contractor confirms it is ready. Ask for a project-specific programme rather than relying on a generic number of days.
Send us a few photos and our team can help identify the likely issue and the most suitable next step.
