What do you do if you have hairline cracks in the plaster of your pool?

Answer 1

- This works for cracks & leaks!If you have leaks, try "3M Marine 5200 Adhesive/Sealant"

I have a '60s poured in place bomb shelter of a pool that was full of cracks (and bullet holes) when we bought it. After a couple years of "professionals" repairing it and it still leaking I was chatting with a friend who restores old boats. He suggested 5200. It takes a week to set up but is fairly easy to work (caulking gun), white and semi-paintable. It always stays flexible and is tough as sin. They use it to glue portholes in boats...another situation where leaking is not good. Stuff's been in place in two inch cracks for five years without a leak. About ten bucks a tube (std. caulk gun size).

Answer 2

It is not normal for hairline cracks to form in the plaster pool finish in the first few days after application and water fill. However, it does happen and one of the most common reasons is because the pool was filled too slowly. It is important to fill the pool as quickly as possible to prevent this from happening.

Answer 3

drain the entire pool follow the cracks. find a sealant. (check with your pool company!) apply sealant. let dry for the time suggested. If you wish to find a waterproof paint and paint it the same color of your pool.

Answer 4

you can either use a good epoxy pool paint if you intend refurbishing the whole pool or use an epoxy paste. V out the cracks and fill with epoxy paste.