Fibreglass Pool Resurfacing - Your Best Options
Fiberglass swimming pools are popular here in Sydney. These pool types are quick, easy, and affordable to install, making them ideal for homeowners who are looking for ways to cool down during summer or keep family members entertained at home. Your original fiberglass pool shell can last over 40 years, but unfortunately, the gelcoat surface isn’t quite as durable. This coating only lasts about 10 – 20 years before it needs to be replaced.
For fiberglass pool resurfacing in Sydney, you have quite a few options. Let’s look at some of the best options you can consider when it is time to restore your pool.
When to Repair a Pool in Sydney?
Over time, UV damage, chemicals, and mechanical wear can weaken and damage the gel coat on your fiberglass pool. When this happens, you will usually notice the following signs of wear:
- Fading or a loss of colour and gloss
- Small cracks – spiderweb cracks – on the surface
- Peeling or flaking
- Osmotic blistering, where water gets caught behind the shell
- Rough or chalky surfaces
- Pool leaks
The Best Options for Fiberglass Pool Repairs
Pool restoration companies in Sydney can use a variety of material types and techniques to restore your pool. Here are the best resurfacing solutions.
- New Gel Coat Surfacing
With this method, the old gel coat is removed. This is usually done by sanding down the surfaces. After removing the old coat, the cracks are repaired by filling them. The surface is then primed to ensure good adhesion for the new coat. A new gel coat, made of resin and pigment, is then applied to the entire pool surface by painting or spraying.
This method is ideal if you want to maintain the original appearance of your fiberglass pool.
- Fiberglass Relining or Overlay
If the shell is a little bit worn down, your pool restoration team might recommend some fiberglass relining. During this method, layers of fiberglass and resin are applied over the current shell. This is usually done after properly preparing the surface (cleaning, sanding, or crack filling).
Sydney fiberglass pool overlays are excellent for restoring deeper damage to a fiberglass pool. This method also tends to be more durable compared to just a gel coating because it is more chemically resistant.
- Patch & Spot Repair
Some fiberglass pools only have a few troublesome areas where cracks, chips, or blisters occur. In these cases, there is no need to resurface your entire pool. A bit of spot repair should be just fine. With this method, the affected areas are cleaned, sanded down, and any gaps, cracks or holes are filled out. The surface is then coated to form a protective layer and to help the repairs blend well with the rest of the pool surface.
- Full Pool Replacement
In extreme cases, fiberglass pools might be beyond repair. This is usually a result of osmosis going too deep or significant cracks in the wall. A full replacement can take a long time, will be messy, and can be costly, but it is a good strategy if the current pool has a lot of damage.
Refresh Your Sydney Fiberglass Pool Surface Today
Is your fiberglass swimming pool leaking? Or does it appear all faded, flaky, cracked, or damaged?
Contact POOLPAINTERS® so we can come and examine the extent of your pool damage for you. After examining the pool, we will advise you on the best restorative techniques to use. Our team can also assist with the pool resurfacing tasks. With our help, your old fiberglass pool will look brand new again.