GREY POOL PLASTER REPAIR PATCH
GREY POOL PLASTER REPAIR FULL
GREY POOL PLASTER REPAIR CRACK

Mix the plaster mix and the acrylic bonding agent together with water. If the plaster is a custom color (grey, black) you can add cement dyes or pigments.

GREY POOL PLASTER REPAIR PATCH

Mix your pool patch to a peanut butter consistency. Figure out the surface area to be patched. Chisel some divots and pock marks into the surface that will be patched to help your new plaster patch bond to the existing surface. Chip up any delaminated areas, wearing gloves and eye protection.

Drag the floor of the pool with a heavy chain and listen for hollow spots, or tap the pool floor with a wooden pole, or listen for a hollow sound while spraying the pool with a strong stream of water. With a hammer and chisel, remove any loose plaster that is not bonded to the pool surface. Smooth out the edges with trowel or fingers. Quickly take the patch ball underwater and push into place with a trowel. For a Fast Set plaster mix patch, mix the material on the dry side, and roll into a ball shape. For a plaster crack, or around skimmers, roll into a ‘snake’, and push into the crack, smoothing out the edges with your fingers. For a plaster chip or pop-off, roll into a ball and push into the area and smooth out the edges. For a pool putty patch, just mix equal parts of A & B, using some pool water to help mix the resin and hardener. Choose your underwater pool patch material. If there is algae or dirt that can’t be removed, use a 2” pipe with a 90° fitting, to apply either liquid chlorine bleach, or muriatic acid – but not both at the same time (!) directly to the crack.Use a wire brush next to remove any algae, dirt or loose material.

GREY POOL PLASTER REPAIR CRACK

First, open the crack a bit by raking a flathead screwdriver down the crack or around the edge of the area to be patched. Use a mask or goggles to see clearly underwater. If you don’t wish to drain the pool, you can still patch small cracks or chips in the plaster.

GREY POOL PLASTER REPAIR FULL

Wet Swimming Pool Crack Repair – Full Pool or Underwater Fill the pool as soon as possible and go swimming! It cures best underwater.

This will prevent shrink cracking of the plaster patch from drying too fast. If the pool plaster repair won’t be under water for more than a few hours, cover it with a moist towel or blanket to keep the patch from drying out before the pool repair is covered with water. Scrape off any excess material, and gently use a wet sponge to match the consistency of the existing surface. Gently push the mix into the crack to remove all air. With a flat trowel or putty knife, apply your pool patching mixture to the crack. Lightly moisten the concrete edges of the crack. Mix pool patch and bonding additive to the consistency of peanut butter. On large and deep cracks, apply a bead of sealer along the length of the crack leaving 3/8” space to allow for plaster to cover the caulk. Rinse the crack, and allow it to dry, then wipe away any dust or debris. Be sure to wear ear and eye protection, heavy gloves and long pants. You will need a 4” or 7” grinder or concrete saw with a diamond blade. Cut the crack out 1/2” deep and extend the length of the crack one inch on both ends. Now, refill the pool, chlorinate the water, and enjoy the benefits of your hard work. Don't use the pool until the paint dries up properly.

Use the brush in one direction so as to give a smooth finish. Make sure you cover the entire surface and apply the paint evenly. Step 11 - PaintĪpply specially produced pool paint. Inspect your work for any flaws and wait for the plaster to dry completely. Mix the plaster finish and again use the trowel to apply it evenly at a thickness of 1/4 inches. Be careful not to apply wet plaster to set plaster and fill in any cracks or holes. Starting at the deepest end of the pool, ensure that the plaster you apply has a thickness of 3/8 inches. Prepare the plaster to be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions, then apply it using the steel trowel. Once done, apply a bond coat for replastering using a roller. Rinse away the acid wash with a hose and allow the surfaces time to dry. This will render the new surface conducive to accepting new plaster. Use an acid brush to spread it effectively. Pour or spray an acid wash over the surface.

Grey pool plaster repair