It is all in the preparation. Why do you want to paint a pool?????
Reply to above: WHY PAINT A POOL? Because it's cheaper than re-plastering or otherwise re-surfacing your pool. Because it protects the concrete and/or plaster or fiberglass surface under the paint--if it is a quality paint. Because it revives the original beauty of your pool. Because it helps the surface resist algae and chemical attack on your pool surface-- especially so for a high-gloss premium pool paint. Because painting your pool allows you to modernize it, change color, add personal emblems or decals on the bottom. Lots of reasons to paint your pool. Check out frequently asked pool painting questions at http://www.sausea.com/faq.htm BY THE WAY, GOLDEN POOL PAINT RULE: Rubber-base over rubber-base, epoxy over epoxy, vinyl over vinyl. For best results, do NOT put different types over each other! If your paint type is failing, sandblast and start over with a good quality pool paint.
Swimming pool paint companies do not recomment mixing paint types rubber goes back on rubber or epoxy back on epoxy So if you want epoxy, sandblast off the rubber. BTW Silica sand is very toxic and best left to the pros, the paint ain't much to help out the health either. Take special care when painting, Kelly Tech is a good paint source good swimming getapool.com
To refinish your garage floor for a better look and durability, start by cleaning the surface thoroughly. Then, apply a concrete sealer or epoxy coating to protect and enhance the appearance of the floor. Make sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions for the best results.
Epoxy.
To fix cracked wood, you can fill the crack with wood filler or epoxy resin, sand it smooth, and then refinish or repaint the wood surface.
Using incompatible paints can result in devastating results. Do an online search for Ramuc swimming pool paints. They have great information regarding what paints are compatible with others. I believe the web site is ramuc.com
It won't be as effective as using an epoxy cement.
There are quite a few glues that do this. -My favorites are 'Slime' rubber adhesive and Aqua Seal neoprene adhesive.
Air, wood, plastics, epoxy resigns, rubber.
Epoxy grout is great stuff & it is stain resistant!
PPG markets an architectural coating called "Break-Through" that will adhere to rubber and flex without cracking. In addition, there are automotive paints that can be used on rubber, however, they are more expensive.
either epoxy or chlorinated rubber
To fix a crack in wood furniture, you can fill it with wood filler or epoxy resin, sand it down once dry, and then refinish or repaint the area to match the rest of the furniture.