How Do I Refinish My Fiberglass Slide Pool?
- Proper preparation is critical to refinishing a fiberglass pool slide. Before you get started, drain all of the water from the pool so you can lay drop cloths below the slide. Abrade the surface by sanding it with 120-grit sandpaper, or the paint will flake up in a short amount of time. Wipe down the slide with a tack cloth.
- Apply an acrylic pool paint that is formulated to resist chlorine. Aqua Luster acrylic pool paint is great for fiberglass pool slides because it is slick and resistant to chlorine.
- Overapplication is the main cause of unattractive brush strokes in the final finish. Avoid this by applying three thin coats instead of one heavy coat. If you are having trouble accessing the slide, place a step ladder inside the swimming pool.
- Never attempt to resurface a fiberglass pool slide without abrading the surface with sandpaper first.