Clean And Paint Concrete Around The Pool

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Clean And Paint Concrete Around The Pool

The large palm trees and lush surrounding gardens give this pool area the feel of a tropical oasis with a delightful ambience.

But the poolside concrete had been left in its natural state by the previous homeowner. And while it was practical, the plain concrete was stark and made the space appear unfinished and uninviting.

In a weekend, the entire pool area was revamped by thoroughly cleaning and applying paving paint directly onto the concrete.

Style the surrounds

Before the transformation, the old banana lounges and statues gave the area a dated look suited only for swimming and sunbathing.

To make it more contemporary, and to give the space a new purpose, an entertaining area was created, complete with comfortable chairs, side tables, umbrellas, colourful pillows and accessories.

To complete the new look, the concrete was coated in paving paint, which is available in lots of colours to suit any exterior.

Instead of using a solid colour, the concrete was painted with wide stripes, which added character and depth, plus a designer feel.

TIP Allow new concrete to cure for at least 12 weeks before painting.

Give a pool resort-style luxury by painting the surrounding concrete

How to solve common pool problems

Cloudy water

CAUSES

Heavy pool use
pH too high
Poor filtration xes

FIXES

Adjust pH to between 7.2 and 7.8
Add clarifier and recirculate for one hour, turn off the filter and let the water settle for 24 hours, then vacuum the pool.

Unpleasant odours

CAUSES

Chloramines present in water
Chlorine level too low

FIXES

Check chlorine levels
Ensure the filter is running for a sufficient amount of time
Clean the filter
Adjust pH if required.

Green water or algae

CAUSES

Low chlorine level
pH too high
Faulty salt chlorinator
Pump and filter not operating

FIXES

Clean the filter.
Check the pump or chlorinator for faults
Check the chemical levels and adjust

Dirty water

CAUSES

Neglect
Heavy use
Heavy rain
Lack of chlorine
pH too high

Fixes

Dose with flocculant
Vacuum debris off floor
Turn on filtration system to recirculate mode, or remove cartridge and then turn on the filter

How to paint concrete

Step 1. Prepare the surface

Clean the concrete using a high pressure washer, then etch the surface with a long-handled scrubbing brush and a solution of three parts water and one part hydrochloric acid. Leave for 15 minutes, then wash off. The surface should feel like rough sandpaper, if not, repeat the process, then sweep clean.

Step 2. Apply base coats

Cut in all edges with a brush, then load a roller with white paving paint. Starting in a corner, roll three strokes in a zigzag pattern, smooth out the paint with straight strokes, then go over it with a non-loaded roller to even it out and hide any marks. Leave it to dry, then apply a second coat.

Step 3. Paint stripes

Measure the stripes and mask off with painter’s tape on the outside edge. Cut in with a brush, then apply two coats with a roller, allowing the paint to dry in between coats. Remove the tape before the paint is fully dry. TIP For a clean line, press firmly so the paint doesn’t seep under the tape.

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