Refinshing Fiberglass Stairs in Vinyl Pool

[mjs0866]

My vinyl liner is going to be needing a replacement this season and I was thinking about making my stairs look nicer while I'm at it
They have become a bit of an eyesore (pool is about 25 years). I believe it is mostly just cosmetic (blisters, discoloring, small cracks) and wanted to see if I could something besides just replacing them because I imagine that is a huge deal.

I believe there's a bunch of different methods of "painting" or "refinishing" the stairs. Would be nice to make them a dark blue instead of white also. One thing I saw is something called "Ecofinish" which is supposed to last around 10 years.
Opinions on doing something like this?

I'm trying to find someone that does this in Massachusetts to give me a price but not having much luck. If anyone knows that as well.

Thanks.

 

[Texas Splash]

I noticed your post hadn't received any replies yet. Did you make a decision on the steps yet?

 

[1poolman1]

My vinyl liner is going to be needing a replacement this season and I was thinking about making my stairs look nicer while I'm at it
They have become a bit of an eyesore (pool is about 25 years). I believe it is mostly just cosmetic (blisters, discoloring, small cracks) and wanted to see if I could something besides just replacing them because I imagine that is a huge deal.

I believe there's a bunch of different methods of "painting" or "refinishing" the stairs. Would be nice to make them a dark blue instead of white also. One thing I saw is something called "Ecofinish" which is supposed to last around 10 years.
Opinions on doing something like this?

I'm trying to find someone that does this in Massachusetts to give me a price but not having much luck. If anyone knows that as well.

Thanks.

Olympic Step Renew or Kelleys 920 Step Renew (probably the same product, though the Olympic is more expensive, based on advertising pictures) are good, relatively easy DIY products. Whoever replaces your liner may also be able to install the kit.

 

[tombekarc]

I got excited when I read your initial post, I have the same issue with old, tired white steps and all new liner and pavers being put in. I can't find a set of 5' replacement steps and it supposedly cost about $7k to retrofit a 6' set to 5' and another $3k to install. I read about Polyfibro and it sounds like a good option. I am trying to find more information on it, or an installer in my area (it's not DIY). I have a friend who used the Olympic step renew and he's had to redo his steps twice in 10 years. I don't want that. I hit the Ecofinish website and asked for an installer, hoping I hear something back. Any luck yet on your end?