- Jul 16, 2012
- 7,282
- Pool Size
- 27000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Our pool was built in 2013 and the original water based stain had almost completely faded. It was sealed originally and I had sealed it at least once in the early years, but there is one part that has very little surface texture and any sealant made it slippery (and Sharkgrip didn't last long), so I didn't do it anymore. But time took its toll. We weren't displeased with the plain concrete look, but it needed a thorough power washing for sure. But I always had in my mind that if I found the right product, I would consider re-staining it. I tested this Artist Grade Concrete Acid Stain in 23 colors - Concrete Camouflage on a few "stones" and was pleased so I moved forward with it. Here are the results. I expect this to be a much more permanent solution. The walls/steps and other areas outside of the main pool deck still need the application, but it's time to relax a bit and enjoy the pool more as summer winds down. The process was very time consuming as each stone had to be hand rolled VERY carefully to keep the stain off of the slightly depressed grout lines. I wasn't 100% successful on the grout lines, but as with anything like this, its art not science (or maybe a little of both since its an acid stain).
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