1 Gal. Blue Flat Oil-Based Swimming Pool Paint (4-Pack)

Perfect for concrete and gunite pools. I have been using for over 20 years. Switched to a rubber based paint 3 years ago. Big mistake! We had algae blooms 2 years in a row. We never had algae before. Its oil based therefore more difficult to clean up but the finish after 2 coats is beautiful

* Cost per sqft of coverage not very competitive * Poor durability * No flexibility I have used this paint two years in a row and do not recommend it. The cost of $25/gal appeared too attractive to pass, but in the long term it was not worth it. I have a 20x40 inground concrete pool with 10r old plaster finish that started discoloring and developing hairline cracks. Rather than re-plastering I was hoping to delay the spend by painting it. Upon opening the pool after the first winter with this paint I found cracks in the paint and discolorations that would not come off with acid or bleach treatment. Forget about touchups - the color faded after a year to a point where new paint was completely different shade from old surface. Decided to repaint it only to find out the same after the second winter. The paint comes on with a nice flat (anti-slip) finish and bright blue color. I am meticulous about surface prep and water chemistry so I had no problem with adhesion or chalking. But clearly the paint does not take the pool shell movements well and develops hairline cracks that collect debris and are visible through the water. Another observation is that the paint fades significantly, presumably from UV exposure. See photo of the one year top layer against sub-surface color after grinding it slightly. Clearly this is a one-season paint in my case, so unless you plan on repainting the pool every year, I don't recommend it. Another topic is coverage. It took about 8 gallons ($200) for 2 coats - the paint is very thick and goes on thick. This year I used acrylic paint with a hope that it will last longer than one season. The paint went on thinner with less than 6 gallons ($300) for 2 coats. The acrylic paint appears to be more flexible, too, although with more glossy / slippery finish. My expectation is that this paint will not crack and be less prone to discoloration.

Paint has worked great, the horrible shipping and ordering and then double ordering and then returning product back to the store, not so great....your ship to store is a joke and no one knows how to help...fix your systems

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Great pool paint. Tough, durable. Lasted 3 years between coats.

Good paint very thick the blues fades within a year this is the second time I’ve painted my pool with this this paint

Good quality paint at a fair price.

Paint went on very nice

worked good for me love it