Fibreglass Pool Care Guide - When To Deep Clean, Refinish, And Restore
Fibreglass pools can stay fairly clean. All you have to do is keep removing bugs, twigs and debris as they fall into the pool and run the pump and skimmer regularly. You can also vacuum the pool bottom once a week or when there is a lot of buildup on the surface. Keeping the water pH levels balanced will also help keep your pool nice and clean.
While you can do general pool cleaning all on your own, it can be good to call professionals if there is a build-up on the pool surface. Water lines or a layer of buildup on the pool surface might require you to drain the pool and deep clean the surface. It is usually best to ask professionals to do this for you so you won’t accidentally damage the pool surface with chemicals.
A professional team can drain the pool for you and will take good care to remove watermarks and other contaminants from your pool without causing damage. Luckily, this is something you only need to do if the pool is dirty or has a layer built up on the sides.
When to Resurface a Fibreglass Pool
Fibreglass pools are pretty tough but will need to be resurfaced every 15 to 30 years. The fibreglass can start deteriorating with age. When this happens, you might notice some cracks, leaks or blisters on the pool sides or bottom. The colour of the fibreglass can also discolour which can make the pool appear unattractive or dirty.
It is important to hire professionals for fibreglass pool resurfacing. These types of restoration projects involve many steps.
First, the team will check the pool for leaks. Next, they might do some patches or repairs to reinforce the pool lining. Finally, the fibreglass pool will be resurfaced. This resurfacing also involves several steps since the pool needs to be emptied, and sanded down, a base coat needs to be applied, and several layers of gel coating might be needed.
After professional resurfacing, your pool should stay in good shape for the next 15-plus years.
When to Restore a Fibreglass Pool
It is important to get your fibreglass pool restored if you notice signs of wear. This can be signs of wear like cracks, bubbling, flaking, denting, discolouration, or fading. It is especially important to get the pool restored if it develops a leak. A leak can be quite devastating because it can affect the pool’s wall stability when the surroundings are all soggy.
You should also call a professional if the pump equipment starts acting up. If the pump isn’t functioning, your pool will soon become all green and slimy.
When to Replace a Fibreglass Pool
Fibreglass pools can last up to 30 years but some will need to be replaced within just 15 years. It all depends on the quality of the fibreglass pool and how well it was maintained over the years.
Most fibreglass pool issues can be restored. However, if you see bulging on the pool walls, lots of leaking, or if deep cracks form in the fibreglass then it might be time for an entirely new pool.
Professional Fibreglass Pool Care in Sydney
If it is time to deep clean, refinish, or replace your pool then it is best to give POOLPAINTERS® a call. Our professional pool restoration team can help restore just about any fibreglass pool issue. With our team, your fibreglass pool will soon be restored to its former glory so you can enjoy the refreshing blue waters or the aesthetics that your beautiful pool might provide.