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Insider
Information About Swimming Pools, Spa's, and
Hot Tubs!
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Over the
past twelve
years, we have received numerous questions from
more than one hundred thousand visitors to our website. I have compiled
a list of some of those questions along with our
answers. I hope this assists you with your swimming Pool Restoration questions. -Bill
Does really
good concrete floor paint (or epoxy) actually work on a gunite pool
with marcite?
Answer: If
it did, all the big legitimate paint stores would have
been selling it for swimming pools and hot tubs. So
would I, if it worked. After all, it's easier to apply
than fiberglass, and easier to sell because it's
cheaper. These floor paints/epoxies/resins have never
been used on a surface constantly submerged in
swimming pool chemicals, or salt water. Because
something was successful on factory floors for the
past 50 years, it does not mean it can be used
in your swimming pool!
Can you tell me of
any really dangerous swimming pool product recalls?
Answer:
Yes!
Please click here for information
My pool was resurfaced with fiberglass 4 years ago, now
the paint is coming off and I have algae all over. I
have a 25 year warranty but the company says its my
fault and they won't even come to look at it. Can you
help, I'm desperate!
Answer: We can definitely help. First, you should
understand why you're having these problems. Read this
explanation
about resin and gelcoat.
Does your
Fibre-Shelkote resin dry-up in 15 minutes like
the resin I use on my boat?
NO! Our
resin isn't shot-on like boat resin which can be done
quickly. Our resin is rolled-on, which takes
longer, so a longer gel
time is required.
Fibre-Shelkote
Vinyl Ester Resin
II
is the only pool/spa/hot tub resin available online (or
anywhere else for that matter) with a 20-25 minute gel time (at 77○
ambient temperature). By the way, it is manufactured by
Interplastics, the largest manufacturer of vinyl ester
resins in the U.S.
Is it
possible to brighten up a 24 year old fiberglass pool?
Answer:
Yes!
Please click here for information.
Is
there such a thing as "resurfacing paint" or "epoxy
resurfacing paint"?
Answer. Of course not! Paint, by any name, is
paint.
Does UGlassIt have
Authorized Installers that can do the work on
residential pools?
Answer: No. This is a do-it-yourself project.
Of course, you can always hire a handyman with
a helper to do the work for you.
However, UGlassIt does have Authorized Application
Specialists for large commercial and municipality pools.
Where can I order
small quantities of resurfacing materials made just for
fiberglass swimming pools?
You're
at the right place.
Click here
You could also visit our web site that
specializes in refinishing fiberglass swimming
pools at
www.swimmingpoolresurfacing.com or,
if your pool has serious damage, check out our
other site at
www.fiberglass-pool-repair.com.
Why do most reputable
resurfacing companies always recommend white for outdoor
swimming pools instead of
blue?
Answer: Because colors fade. Try to get a guarantee for fading.
This applies to both fiberglass, plaster, paint, and epoxy.
Any color exposed to direct sunlight will fade, the
darker the color, the greater the fading. If you must
have color, we recommend "light blue" which fades the
least of any color. Indoor pool owners can safely use
any color they choose. Click
here to
learn about our Blue Water Guarantee.
Is there any product
that will remove stains from fiberglass swimming pools?
Answer: Yes. We recommend
Hawaii Clean
and
JacksMagic
for stain removal.
Is
there much danger when I empty my swimming pool?
Answer: Could be. Click here for
information about emptying a
swimming pool
Are
there any pool/spa magazines worth subscribing to?
Absolutely: We like two in particular, available
at the following:
www.poolspaliving.com/shop/index.asp
www.poolscience.com
Where
can I get more information about swimming pool repair
and maintenance?
Answer: I always recommend two outstanding forums where
you can post questions, exchange information, and
receive reasonably good advice:
http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/pools
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