There are few things are great in life than owning your own swimming pool. To many Australian’s, having a swimming pool is something of a novelty now. After having owned a pool for many years, it is easy to neglect it and allow the pool to fall into disrepair. However, when you stop to remember all of the good times and just how lucky we are, you’ll soon remember that your pool deserves a little bit of TLC as well.
What with Australia’s relentless heat and gorgeous weather all-year round, it is always the perfect time to brighten up your outdoor space and bring your pool back to life with a fresh lick of paint.
Of course, no two pools are the same and will require different pain products as a result. But how much does it cost to repaint your pool? Which paint is best suited for yours? And how long is it going to last? Read on to find out more…
How much does it cost to paint a pool?
On average, the cost to pain a swimming pool in Australia ranges between $480 to $650. This depends on the size of your swimming pool and the materials that are needed.
As an example, a cement pool of 20-25 square metres will likely cost around $270 for a 2 pack of epoxy paint and primer; or $105 for rubber pool paint.
How long does it take to paint a pool?
Some people may prefer to paint their own swimming pool. It can be done, but it will take time and it is only hell of a job to do without any previous experience.
In any case, the average time it takes to paint a swimming pool is between 3 and 7 days, depending on curing of course, and the pain product that you have decided to roll with. This will likely take longer if you are DIY’ing the job, as a professional swimming pool painter will have significant experience that can enable them to fly through the job.
How long does swimming pool paint last?
The longevity of your swimming pool paint depends on a number of factors:
- What type of paint is being used?
- How well the paint was applied
- How balanced your pH levels are
- How often the pool is used (wear/tear)
To give you an example, chlorinated rubber pool paint, once having been applied, can last from 2 to 8 years. It all depends on the quality of the finish and the condition in which your pool is maintained. In any case, after 8 years, you will need to repaint the swimming pool again. It might sound like a ball-ache, but you really cannot beat a fresh lick of paint on an otherwise tired looking swimming pool!
How do I pick a colour for my pool?
When choosing a colour for your swimming pool, you should consider the following factors:
- What look and feel are you after?
- What do you have surrounding the swimming pool? (decking, marble, darker colours etc)
- Consider the impact of water and natural light
- Health & safety
- Pool water temperature
If you get stuck, a pool renovation company worth their salt will be able to advise you with a wide selection of options that will look great in your yard!
What colour pool paint is best?
Here are the three main swimming pool paint options to choose from:
Epoxy Swimming Pool Paint
Epoxy swimming pool paint provides the longest lifespan out of the other options, with up to 6-8 years. This is the thickest pool paint product which is ideal for smoothing out rough surfaces, filling in cracks, and any other pots that arise. Epoxy is also the only type of paint that is suitable to be used in fibreglass pools, saltwater pools, and spas (making the decision easy if yours is any of the latter).
Epoxy swimming pool paint comes in a wide range of colours and requires very little maintenance. That said, there is a lot more work that goes into mixing and preparing the paint (curing up to 7 days), making it less suitable for DIY. That, and the price is generally higher than the other products.
Acrylic Swimming Pool Paint
Acrylic paint for swimming pools are one-part water based. This means that they are easy to mix and apply. In addition to that, acrylic paint has the shortest curing time of only 3 days, as well as taking the medal for lowest price.
Acrylic can be suitable for high humidity and rain so it can be applied to damp surfaces effortlessly. That, and this type of paint can be added to any pre-existing paints with a wide range of colours.
All that being said, acrylic paint does have the shortest lifespan, coming in at around 2-3 years max. if you pool has a rough surface, is made from fiberglass, is saltwater, or a spa, then acrylic is not suitable.
Chlorinated Rubber Pool Paint
Finally, we have chlorinated rubber swimming pool paint, which is one-part paint meaning that there will be no mixing involved. This paint variety falls between epoxy and acrylic with regards to price, so idea for those with a medium budget. This paint type is ideal for those who are seeking out a simple and easy application process, with pre-existing rubber paint on their pool.
The downside however, is that the pool surface will need to be completely dried before the pain can be applied. That, and curing takes 7 days with heavy fumes, which can be a slow and frustrating process.
Conclusion
All in all, repainting a swimming pool is a rather inexpensive process, when you consider the wonders that a fresh lick of paint can provide. It can turn an otherwise worn-out swimming pool in to a brand-new feeling delight! If you’d like to know more, simply contact a reputable company like West Coast Pool Resurfacing and they can talk you through the next steps!
