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Draining pool and repainting
Posted on 3/31/22 at 11:03 am
Posted on 3/31/22 at 11:03 am
Anyone have experience with this? Who should I contact about the draining of the pool, I know there is a proper way to do it and not mess things up.
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Posted on 3/31/22 at 11:29 am to TigerSaint1
DO NOT drain your pool yourself. It can pop out of the ground and you are screwed. Professionals will come and drill holes in the bottom to relieve hydrostatic pressure.
Posted on 3/31/22 at 11:55 am to TigerSaint1
ive drained my own pool at least 5 times. However, there is quite a gradient between the pool and the street so i doubt the water table was ever very high.
Are you sure about painting it though? Is it gunnite?
Are you sure about painting it though? Is it gunnite?
Posted on 3/31/22 at 12:49 pm to jamiegla1
Yes, its Gunite. I'm sure there is some special type of paint/coating to put on it.
Posted on 3/31/22 at 12:50 pm to TigerGman
Can you recommend any professional companies who do this?
Posted on 3/31/22 at 1:03 pm to TigerSaint1
Do you have gunite versus shotcrete. I am not sure one makes a difference, but in reading up saw a difference in concrete v gunite.
I am having a pool built, they used shotcrete....everyone uses in interchangeably with gunite, but there does seem to be a little difference.
And your plaster may be the issue, you may want to make sure prior to throwing paint on it and creating a mess.
I am having a pool built, they used shotcrete....everyone uses in interchangeably with gunite, but there does seem to be a little difference.
And your plaster may be the issue, you may want to make sure prior to throwing paint on it and creating a mess.
Posted on 3/31/22 at 2:58 pm to TigerSaint1
Someone nearby did that and the entire thing including the concrete around it rose out of the ground by 2-3 feet. We are in the process of building a pool and haven't plastered yet. Due to the depth and water table we hit while digging we wont ever be able to drain our pool ourselves.
eta: there are actual pool renovation and restoration companies everywhere. just google local companies.
eta: there are actual pool renovation and restoration companies everywhere. just google local companies.
This post was edited on 3/31/22 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 3/31/22 at 4:14 pm to TigerSaint1
Not sure if some gunite is painted or not. I know my pool is gunite and then a plaster layer. You may want to reach out to NY Garcia Pool Plaster to discuss. That is who my pool contractor used. Not sure if they work directly with homeowners but I'd start there.
https://www.facebook.com/nygarciapoolplaster/
https://www.facebook.com/nygarciapoolplaster/
Posted on 3/31/22 at 4:18 pm to TigerGman
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DO NOT drain your pool yourself. It can pop out of the ground and you are screwed. Professionals will come and drill holes in the bottom to relieve hydrostatic pressure.
so your saying no pool has ever been drained without poking holes in it. how the hell you gonna paint or replaster with holes in your pool. 
Posted on 3/31/22 at 5:19 pm to CarRamrod
I know that fiberglass pools will be braced with metal or wooden posts to prevent popping out. Never heard of drilling holes in the bottom
Posted on 3/31/22 at 6:58 pm to TigerSaint1
if youre referring to an epoxy coating on top of gunnite, I would probably stay away from that. Its cheaper but I dont think it holds up. I had mine replastered and its expensive. Wish id have spent that money on a bunch of dirt to fill it in.
Posted on 3/31/22 at 7:31 pm to TigerSaint1
I have drained my pool down twice, you just have to make sure the bottom of the pool is higher than the water table. We live on a canal so it is SUPER easy. If the canal is down far enough I feel comfortable draining it.
Posted on 3/31/22 at 7:38 pm to jamiegla1
My pool needs replastering. I don't want to pay for it..
Posted on 3/31/22 at 9:51 pm to jamiegla1
How much are we talking?
Posted on 3/31/22 at 9:51 pm to CarRamrod
What were your three estimate and from which contractors?
Posted on 3/31/22 at 9:55 pm to CarRamrod
Likely plaster and not paint if OP is talking about a gunite or shot Crete pool. It’s not cheap but should last 10-15 years. I’d almost certainly call my pool guy if I were to drain my entire pool as it is below the water table and would really frick shite up if it popped out.
Posted on 3/31/22 at 11:08 pm to TigerSaint1
Why does you pool need to be refinished? I ask because if its a plaster coating and its stained it can be drained and scrubbed with liquid chlorine and return to near new. However, if the plaster is cracked, chipped, pitted, etc then yes it would have to be replastered.
Posted on 4/1/22 at 5:27 am to TigerSaint1
my pool is only 8000 gal and it cost me $7000 from a "value contractor". It doesnt look great but some of that is probably my fault
Posted on 4/1/22 at 5:32 am to CarRamrod
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so your saying no pool has ever been drained without poking holes in it. how the hell you gonna paint or replaster with holes in your pool.
Reading comprehension is your friend...
Also, many older pools don't have a relief valve.
ETA: And you troglodyte--you drill the holes, pump the drain water out, patch the holes and paint.
This post was edited on 4/1/22 at 6:36 am
Posted on 4/1/22 at 5:36 am to TigerGman
for those concerned about draining the pool, they normally have a drain on the bottom that opens up to the ground below. If you are worried about the water table being higher than the bottom-ish of your pool, you need to open that plug to equalize the water table with the pool. As long as you do this and pump it out slowly, it will not float. Just leave the drain open the entire time its empty.
If you truly live in an area where the water table is very high, I dont know what to tell you. call a pro
If you truly live in an area where the water table is very high, I dont know what to tell you. call a pro
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