Paint for concrete swimming pool copings

Posted: Tue Feb 4, 2020 4:51pm

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PaulandJoyce

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As title - has anyone painted or had painted their concrete pool copings?

If so, what sort of paint was used and where from?

Our coping is deteriorating, but we’re not yet ready to replace it. Would like to find a coating which will stabilise it and cover the stains, but maintain the look and non-slip properties of the concrete. Is that an impossible dream?

If I could get it, I would try Sandtex. I note that AIM British Building Supplies sell it, but they only list the smooth stuff on their website.

Thanks in advance for any constructive advice.

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Posted: Sun Feb 9, 2020 7:59am

PaulandJoyce

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Posted: Sun Feb 9, 2020 7:59am

Has no one any experience of this? I’d have thought someone would have done it at some point.

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Posted: Sun Feb 9, 2020 8:40am

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Posted: Sun Feb 9, 2020 8:40am

Hello Paul and Joyce,

Our communal pool is being renovated at the moment. When they paint the coping I will see what paint they are using. Like you, I want to be able to paint over the rust stains when they appear again. They have cut out all the stained areas which will then be filled in and painted. I will let you know what they use. Obviously painting is a temporary measure because the rust will eventually appear again, but it would be good to give it a touch-up now and then.

Posted: Sun Feb 9, 2020 11:49am

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Posted: Sun Feb 9, 2020 11:49am

That's brilliant Sheila. Thanks very much. We'll look forward to hearing from you.

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Posted: Sun Mar 1, 2020 9:59pm

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Posted: Sun Mar 1, 2020 9:59pm

Here is a picture of the paint I used on a pool job.

Paint for concrete swimming pool copings

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Posted: Wed Mar 4, 2020 1:27pm

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Posted: Wed Mar 4, 2020 1:27pm

PaulandJoyce wrote on Sun Feb 9, 2020 11:49am:
That's brilliant Sheila. Thanks very much. We'll look forward to hearing from you.

Hi Paul & Joyce,

They are now painting the coping stones. I will try to download a photo of the paint. Also the Oxirite that they used on the rust. First they cut out the offending area and then put this on to stop the rust coming through again.