looks much better and easier to repair if required
When the old plaster starts to fall of or it cant be made to look good any more.
Pool finnishes have approximately a 10 year life span. Some last longer.
Check out this web address: This homeowner in Florida replastered his pool and has written about his experience.
The wholesale pool supply stores sell paint specially formulated for pools. I don't know about the do-it-tourself stores. Answ:: In my opinion you would be better off having the pool replastered. k I agree with "K" that you should have it replastered. Answer: I agree wholeheartedly. There are pool paints out there that look simply beautiful...in the beginning. But unless you plan on repainting it each year, why waste the time and money. You're much better off to pay $2000-$3000 and replaster the pool so it will last 10 years or more. Even when maintaining the chemistry on a pool, the paint will begin to show round spots and peel off after about a year. I am willing to answer any pool-related questions at www.anjeli-klean.com
I have seen them last for more then 20 years
"Claude Monet" Painted Water Lily Pool
We had rust spots on the botom of our pool and it was caused by the rebar too close to the plaster. We had it jack hammered out when we replastered.
These things are obsolete. When I had my pool replastered, they removed the place where the thing attached and plastered over it. He told me they were ineffective and no longer used in pools. The Circulator http://www.thecirculator.com/fnb.php
Look in the phone book under pool builders, or better still get a recomendation from a friend that had a pool built.
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Claude Monet
Not all pools have pool liners, some are simply painted concrete. Depends upon your type of pool. If you are concerned with longivity, then consider a thicker vinyl.