Pool Painting in Bartow, FL
Maintaining the appearance and integrity of your pool’s surface is essential in Florida’s hot, humid climate. At Gonzalez Painting and Home Improvement, we offer professional pool painting services for homeowners across Bartow, FL. Whether your pool is showing signs of wear, discoloration, or peeling, our expert team restores it with specialized coatings designed to endure harsh sun, standing water, and constant chemical exposure. Our process revitalizes your pool’s look while protecting the underlying concrete or plaster surface.
We work with both residential and light commercial pools, delivering clean, long-lasting finishes tailored to your specific material and conditions.
Surface Evaluation and Prep for Pool Coatings
Proper preparation is crucial to the success of any pool painting project. In Bartow, pools often suffer from chalking, blistering, or delamination caused by prolonged sun exposure and fluctuating chemical levels. Before painting, we conduct a thorough inspection to determine the current coating type—acrylic, epoxy, or rubber-based—and assess the surface’s overall condition.
We begin by draining the pool completely and pressure-washing the surface to remove algae, dirt, loose paint, and mineral deposits. Any cracks, chips, or spalled areas are repaired using patching compounds compatible with the pool’s structure. If the previous coating is failing or incompatible with the chosen new product, we strip the surface as needed to avoid future peeling or adhesion problems.
Once clean and dry, we proceed with acid washing or sanding to promote strong bonding between the coating and substrate. The pool is then allowed to dry completely before the first coat is applied, ensuring the surface is ready for a smooth, even finish.
Professional Application Process
Pool painting requires precise timing, environmental control, and surface consistency. Once the surface is fully prepared and primed (if necessary), we apply two full coats of the selected paint using commercial-grade rollers and sprayers. Each coat is applied within the recommended timeframe to ensure bonding and uniformity.
We take care to avoid lap marks, bubbles, and uneven thickness by following strict temperature and humidity guidelines. Every corner, step, bench, and slope of the pool is carefully coated, with special attention paid to transition areas like skimmers, drains, and tile lines.
After painting, the pool must remain dry for a minimum curing period—typically 5–7 days—before being refilled and treated with chemicals. We provide detailed instructions for post-application maintenance to ensure long-term coating performance.
Choosing the Right Coating for Your Pool
In Bartow, FL, pools are exposed to full sun, high humidity, and constant chlorinated water—making coating selection a critical step. We work with the following primary pool paint systems:
Epoxy Paint Systems
Epoxy is a long-lasting, solvent-based coating that creates a hard, tile-like finish. It is ideal for bare concrete or older epoxy-coated pools. Epoxy resists staining, abrasion, and chemical damage, offering up to 8 years of performance under typical Florida conditions. It’s commonly used in both residential and commercial pools that require a high-gloss, durable surface.
Acrylic Pool Paint
Acrylic is water-based, fast-drying, and easier to apply, making it a good option for pools that need frequent refreshes or quick turnaround. While it doesn’t last as long as epoxy, it offers solid UV resistance and performs well in seasonal or regularly maintained pools. It’s often chosen for concrete or plaster pools with prior acrylic coatings.
Rubber-Based Coatings (Limited Use)
Although less common today due to environmental regulations, chlorinated rubber paints may be used on pools with previous rubber coatings. We recommend replacing rubber systems with more modern epoxy or acrylic options where possible.
We guide you in selecting the appropriate paint type based on the existing surface, usage, and maintenance expectations. Each system comes in multiple colors and finishes, from classic aqua blue to more modern slate gray or crisp white.
Pool Deck Integration and Edge Detailing
While our primary focus for this service is the pool interior, we also offer integrated painting for pool coping, edges, and adjoining surfaces when needed. Many Bartow homeowners choose to combine pool painting with pool deck coating or repainting of nearby metal railings and fences to complete the area’s refresh.
Clean, painted transitions between the pool’s interior and surrounding hardscape improve visual continuity and help protect structural surfaces from weather-related deterioration. We offer color coordination and product compatibility for seamless integration of surrounding finishes.
