Recently noticed a hairline crack on the edge of one of our (plaster in ground) pool steps. Are there reasonable DIY ways to repair something like this? Thanks
Repairing crack on steps?
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sktn77a
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I agree with the crazy sheep above. If it’s not leaking, and doesn’t get worse, I’d leave it.
But do keep an eye on it, and maybe get a few quotes to get it patched.
But do keep an eye on it, and maybe get a few quotes to get it patched.
- May 23, 2015
- 24,465
- Pool Size
- 16000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
You could use a two-part A/B epoxy. It looks and feels like playdough and you can get it in black and White. You then mix it to get close to the grey color you need. Knead the two parts together and you’ve got about 20 mins before it hardens into a brick. You smoosh it into the crack as best you can. Easiest to do with the step exposed to air but the material does cure under water. Not easy to do so practice a bit.
I would not get it repaired. I did that in my spa with a crack on the seat at the roll-off and it looked horrible. I wish I had left it alone and, it just re-cracked in the same spot. Not worth the hassle in my opinion.
I would not get it repaired. I did that in my spa with a crack on the seat at the roll-off and it looked horrible. I wish I had left it alone and, it just re-cracked in the same spot. Not worth the hassle in my opinion.
We had a plaster crack like that that was leaking water. My PB repaired it with a two part putty that cures underwater. Mix it up and go mash it into the crack and smooth it. It comes in black and white that can be mixed to match grays. It hasn't leaked for 5 years or so.
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www.inyopools.com
Or what he ^^^ he said.
Like this
Atlas Minerals & Chemicals Putty, Epoxybond (14 oz. Set) - White - 530318 - 0530318 - INYOPools.com
0530318 - PUTTY, EPOXYBOND - WHITE (SET) (530318)
www.inyopools.com
Poodle, can that stuff be used outside of the pool? Like on a rolled bond beam?We had a plaster crack like that that was leaking water. My PB repaired it with a two part putty that cures underwater. Mix it up and go mash it into the crack and smooth it. It comes in black and white that can be mixed to match grays. It hasn't leaked for 5 years or so.
Or what he ^^^ he said.
Like this
Atlas Minerals & Chemicals Putty, Epoxybond (14 oz. Set) - White - 530318 - 0530318 - INYOPools.com
0530318 - PUTTY, EPOXYBOND - WHITE (SET) (530318)
