When it comes to keeping your swimming pool in great shape, the dilemma of repainting vs. resurfacing comes to mind. Many ask the question, “Should I repaint or replaster my pool?” Both swimming pool renovation methods have advantages and disadvantages, but by far, the best choice in terms of maintaining and adding value to your pool is pool resurfacing. Let’s look at the facts:
Repainting vs Resurfacing Your Pool
1 – Toughness
When it comes to durability, both plaster and pool paint are built to hold up against the chemicals in your pool and natural conditions outside of it such as harmful UV rays; however, most pool plaster lasts 15-20 years, while epoxy pool paint – the longest-lasting type of pool paint on the market – needs to be reapplied every 5 to 7 years. Resurfacing is the stronger, longer-lasting choice.
2 – Preparation*
In terms of prepping your pool for repainting or resurfacing, draining your pool is a requirement for both. While painting is considered to be a less arduous process, the chemicals involved are dangerous and should always be kept out of reach of children and pets. In addition, repainting a pool incorrectly can be quite costly (and even present the need to restart the entire process), and it is the more time-consuming of the two options; painting a pool takes days, whereas resurfacing often takes only a few hours.
3 – Appearance
While both paint and plaster have the same shine, after the first few years, plaster wins out. As aforementioned, pool paint doesn’t have the longevity that resurfacing work does – and even worse, over time, pool paint will fade, leaving your swimming pool looking dull and lifeless. In addition, if not maintained properly, pool paint can cause your water to turn chalky and hazy due to materials breaking down into your pool. In fact, this process can lead to white, chalky residue on your skin when you get out of the pool. Yuck!
4 – Cost
While it is more costly at face value to go with resurfacing vs repainting, think about the first factor we discussed, toughness. If you are having to repaint your pool every 5 to 7 years, versus having to resurface your pool every 15-20 years, that adds up very quickly. Choosing resurfacing means less frequent recurring costs, saving you money in the long run.
*It is very important to note that this is not a project you should DIY. No matter what Pinterest is telling you, do not do this yourself! Do not just drain your pool and dive right into a project like this, inexperienced – improper repainting or resurfacing can lead to permanent, irreversible damage to your pool. At the least, improper application can lead to bubbling and blistering, which then presents the need to restart the process entirely. Instead, call the experts at Alan Smith and let them do the job right the first time.
Contact Alan Smith for Resurfacing That Will Leave Your Pool Looking Gorgeous for Years to Come
Save yourself time and money by simply calling the trusted experts at Alan Smith Pools at (714) 628-9494 for a free estimate, or contacting us online for more information on pool resurfacing. For a job you can trust to be done right, you can rely on Alan Smith Pools.
4 Differences Between Repainting vs. Resurfacing – Alan Smith Pools, Orange County, CA
