Help me get this old pool going

[Esiebert7625]

So basically were are renting this house out in the E. Texas country. It has an inground concrete pool that is in poor shape. It had some big chunks of plaster missing that the owner paid someone to patch. The pool really needs replastering but that isnt going to happen so I want to do what I can to get this pool up and running for at least one season.

I just want to make it presentable by painting it before filling it. Ive already pressure washed it to remove all the loose paint (there are 2 layers). I was going to clean it with TSP next and then paint with Acrylic paint, I have no idea what type of paint is on there already but heard Acrylic will go over anything. As we are renting I want to do this as cheap as possible. Do I need to acid wash the pool first or can I just paint once I clean with TSP? Any other tips for getting this going?

 

[Richard320]

I have zero firsthand experience for you. But I do have a link you might find interesting. The Pool Project

 

[gonfishin]

The last time I helped with painting a pool, I think the product used was a rubber based pool paint. I know it was purchased from Home Depot, but can't give specifics of the brand used. Be advised a new coat of paint may not even make it through the season before it starts deteriorating.

Painting over the plaster will only provide cosmetic relief. Since you're only renting and the owner doesn't want to do the replaster, I'd be of a mind that if the pool holds water, fill it and enjoy.

 

[Esiebert7625]

The last time I helped with painting a pool, I think the product used was a rubber based pool paint. I know it was purchased from Home Depot, but can't give specifics of the brand used. Be advised a new coat of paint may not even make it through the season before it starts deteriorating.

Painting over the plaster will only provide cosmetic relief. Since you're only renting and the owner doesn't want to do the replaster, I'd be of a mind that if the pool holds water, fill it and enjoy.

Thanks for the reply, yeah all I care about is cosmetic and fill. Here is the paint I planned on using from Home Depot.

Dyco Paints Pool Paint 1 Gal. 3151 Ocean Blue Semi-Gloss Acrylic Exterior Paint DYC3151/1 - The Home Depot

Get a beautiful tile-like finish on your concrete, plaster or masonry surface with Dyco Waterborne Acrylic Pool Paint. This durable paint is the ideal choice for your concrete pool, deck or a masonry surface where water and chemical resistance is necessary. It's also resistant to salt, harsh...

www.homedepot.com

 

[Esiebert7625]

I have zero firsthand experience for you. But I do have a link you might find interesting. The Pool Project

Thanks I actually did see that site while doing my searching.

 

[Casey]

If this were my house and my pool and I were renting to you, I'd be really angry that you took it upon yourself to paint my pool regardless of what condition it's in. You should ask them first before you do this. I'm just being honest.

 

[PoolNewb2020]

If this were my house and my pool and I were renting to you, I'd be really angry that you took it upon yourself to paint my pool regardless of what condition it's in. You should ask them first before you do this. I'm just being honest.

Yup, i would check with the landlord first, or the lease agreement.
Also, if the paint starts peeling off in quantities large enough to affect equipment, the landlord may charge the OP for fixing any issues that might be related to the paint.

 

[jimmythegreek]

That stuff lasts a year or so it's pretty bad. The only decent stuff is 2 part epoxy pool paint its pricey and you need a respirator. The last thing I'd do or recommend is painting a pool to be honest

 

[Esiebert7625]

I did check with them and they were OK for us to paint it. Honestly I’m the angry one as they did hardly anything to restore the pool and I’m stuck dealing with it now. We signed on with this house that was vacant for over a year with the promise that they would get the pool going and they did the bare minimum. The plaster patches were frankly pretty crappy, there were huge chunks missing in the bottom of the pool, the pool needs to be replastered and the current paint job is an eye sore. With the very crappy plaster I even question it’s ability to hold water and not deteriorate further. I really don’t think they care about the pool at all and don't want to invest any money into it. I just need to make the wife happy and make it look halfway presentable.