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Cracks in fiberglass pool steps can be repaired yes and just like new.
You may have a liner pool with a fiberglass step or a straight fiberglass pool no matter which one you have, you will want to investigate the reason for the crack and if it is caused by pool backfill or other causes then address that before a cosmetic or structural repair can be expected to be successfull.
This may be a job for a pool professional ie: Poolstepspecialists.com. You will also find most quality fiberglass pool manufacturers have repair teams which can assist your repair in the field for a reasonable cost or may qualify as warranty work, since things like defects can be part of a lifetime warranty program. Your swimming pool professional will also have the knowledge and tools for a permanent repair.
One last note if your pool has also developed a leak run dont walk for a timely repair before you end up with even more problems, because you waited.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoDrain pool water below below cracked step. Dry the step. Use #80 sandpaper to rough up area. Use a fiberglass resin repair kit from an auto-parts store, follow directions on kit. Apply 2 or 3 layers of resin & cloth. Boat repair shops have tubes of color you can add to the resin to color it. Let dry @ 4 to 5 hrs. before refilling. This procedure is never going to look like new, but it works and saves lots of $$$$. The steps crack from loss of support from the underside. Applying a just a patch over the crack, allows the step to keep flexing when the weight of swimmers step on the step. Best to re-support and strengthen the step. We used a D.I.Y. kit supplied by Pool StepSpecialists.com which allowed us to strengthen the step, repair the crack, and made it look like original.
Drain the water down to the beginning of the steep slope, electrocution is probably not fun. Use an angle grinder with a 24grit sanding pad to remove all the swimming pool gel coat in an enlarged repair area. The area will be brown after sanding of all the white gel coat. Remove all dust, then wash area with Acetone being careful not to get Acetone on surrounding area. Use pool putty to repair the cracks first, then cover area with vinyl ester resin, and cover with one layer of chopped strand mat. Roll mat into resin to remove air bubbles, then apply another coat of resin. Finally, add three coats of swimming pool gel coat. The repaired area will look like new and will last for at least 20 years.
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∙ 14y agoIt's very hard to fix a leak of anything that is still wet, because few adhesives work at all well on a wet surface (and those that do are generally reserved for medical uses). If you can drain the pool and completely dry out the area that is leaking - and I mean completely - you can then caulk with a silicone caulking compound, which will work with marvellous efficiency. Somewhat less efficient would be something like grout, but you can use it if you prefer. Grout does not require absolute dryness, unlike silicone, but you would not want to use it underwater.
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∙ 14y agoSteps built into vinyl liner pools are always manufactured with fiberglass. These steps can be easily repaired with products sold at www.swimmingpoolresurfacing.com.
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Hi, I have a fiberglass that was install 15 years ago. I notice that there a bubbles in the pool recently. i'm going to get cracks , what can I do to prevent that.?
If the cracks are in the surface layer of the fiberglass, the problem can be rectified. These "spider" cracks form in the gel coating of the fiberglass, due to pressures that can occur from a pool that was not installed quite level, for instance. These types of cracks aren't structural. If the bubbles are raised, I would call a pool repair service.
Is fiberglass steps better than concrete steps for an in ground pool?
No, because fiberglass can make you slip unlike concrete steps
Fiberglass steps pulling away from pool how do you fix?
There are kits available for fixing fiberglass steps that are pulling away from the pool. You will need to drain the water below the area where you will be working.
Can cracked inground pools be repaired?
There are three main types of inground swimming pools: concrete, vinyl and fiberglass. All of which are prone to the occasional crack. Luckily for the homeowner such cracks can be repaired. If you are handy you can purchase a do it yourself repair kit at your local pool specialty store.
What would cause and how would you repair a fiberglass pool age unknown with rough texture on the steps and the feeling of fiberglass fibers in your skin after swimming?
We were getting fiberglass in our skin, so we had the pool resurfaced. They blasted away the old fiberglass an put a new coat in. It is supposed to last 12-15 years. Get the pool resurfaced. Find a company that REALLY KNOWS the business of resurfacing fiberglass.
Is there anyway to temporarily repair cracks on fiberglass pool steps with water still in the pool?
If your crack is losing water, chewing gum works well (seriously), it will adhere under the water, and flexes with the crack when bathers put their weight on the step, then the chewing gum will reseal itself until you are able to repair the crack properly. Underwater epoxy can also be used, but gum is cheaper, and flexes whereby the underwater epoxy hardens and doesn't flex. Pool StepSpecialists.com has kits for fiberglass pool steps. Remember to chew the gum first, then push it into the crack(s)
What materials are pool steps made out of and how do I clean them?
Pool steps can be made of concrete or fiberglass, depending on the construction and size of your pool. Contact a local pool service about the steps. If your pool is properly maintained, there should be no reason to clean the steps. There should be no algae or anything else accumulating on any surface, so do get some professional advice..
Do fiberglass pools have ripples on the bottom after they are installed?
Under no condition do fiberglass pools have "ripples" on the bottom after they are installed. Of course, the pool could have been damaged in some way, then improperly repaired, before or after it was installed.
How do you fix small hole in inground fiberglass pool steps?
Replacing vinyl liner pool steps is costly and unnecessary. These steps are fiberglass and can last 60 or more years, if cared for properly. But you must replace the white coating, swimming pool gel coat, once every 20 years. Even after the 20 years, the steps can still be repaired or refinished by any DIY pool owner. SwimmingPoolResurfacing.com has the products and the help you need to restore worn or torn fiberglass (plastic) steps.
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How can you replace or repair plastic steps for an in-ground pool?
Do not allow fiberglass to be used as a repair for plastic steps, regardless of the type plastic (rovel, weatherpro, loran, centrex) all are ABS plastic and fiberglass cannot form a permanent bond with ABS. Only Methyl Methacrylate Adhesives will bond ABS properly.Yes. I take it this in a inground vinyl pool.. With the pool drained most anyone good with fiberglass repaires can refinish.. Order new steps from your local pool supplier or from the web. Examples:http://www.intheswim.com/Pool-Steps-Ladders-and-Fences/Steps-and-Ladders-I-G/Replacement-Ladders-and-Accessories-for-In-Ground-Pools/&referrer=Froogle?GCID=C14163X018&nosweep=1http://www.poolsupplies.com/Product_PAGES/NewPages/Ladders.html
Is a fiberglass pool better than a gunite pool?
Yes, fiberglass pools have a smooth finish. Where a concrete pool was a pourus and rougher finish that gives alge something to grab on to. Also staining it. A low calcium level can pit a concrete pool, not a fiberglass, plus a fiberglass pool is more flexible,so ground movement wont crack it. In the long run the extra money you pay for fiberglass is worth it.
