**Update May 2020** Before we get started, I want to tell you that Leak Seal is not recommended for use in areas where it will come in prolonged contact with water. We do not recommend your painting the inside of your pool with Leak Seal or any paint product at this time.
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The process was easy, but it did take A LOT of coats. However, if you used the clear you wouldn't have to use as many. We had to use that many cans because it was hard to get an even coat. Other things to note about this product- wear a mask when using this. It aint no joke. The fumes are intense- way more than spray paint. Also, it's really important to follow the directions and pay attention to cure times. There was an unexpected rain shower that caused our pool to get wet before it cured for a solid 24 hours. We are really hoping this doesn't become a problem. We are really pleased with the end result and somehow painting the inside white really makes it look more like a real pool.
To see the full process watch the video below!
And if you are wondering how we drain the pool, here is a quick little video for you about that.
If you found any of this info helpful, we'd love for you to pin the image below!
xo, Casey and Savannah
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have ya'll had any issue with the rubber spray peeling?
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ReplyDeleteYes we have! Rolled and brushed 2 good coats of flex seal clear. Have had water in pool now for 2 months and that crappy flex seal is peeling. Very disappointed with flex seal. Before painting I cleaned pool very well with automotive wax any grease remover.
DeleteWe've had ours now for 7 months and we've had no peeling. But we used a different brand. I don't know if that matters.
DeleteI read that you should wipe the whole pool down with white vinegar prior to painting. Did you use that technic?
ReplyDeleteNo we didn't. And we definitely would mention that step if we had.
DeleteI'm beginning a similar build. You used rustoleum to seal it? Have you had any peeling or cracking? Thanks
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome! Thanks for the painting tip! I did not see any info that you used a filter. If so, could you give us some help with that? thanks!
ReplyDeleteHow many cans did you need to cover your pool in three coats? Ours is an 8 foot pool. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHey y’all! Do you recommend not painting the interior at all then? Last question- have you ever tried a salt treated pool instead of chlorine? Just wondering. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHey, we just got a stock tank - I was thinking about painting it with epoxy pool paint. Any concerns? I used to paint tractor-trailer automatic washes with epoxy paint. It's tough.
ReplyDeleteDid you end up doing this? Or got an answer?
DeleteWhy do you not recommend painting the interior of the pool at all now? Would love to know what happened/what you've learned. Thanks!
ReplyDeletePlease do not paint....fails like 95% of the time@@
ReplyDeleteIs VOCs a concern? How often do you change the water to prevent chemical leeching?
ReplyDeleteGotta love it!... "Here's how you do something"... "Nevermind, don't do that, it sucks" ... "Bye bye then, good luck with your questions!"
ReplyDeleteI know, right?!!
DeleteI cleaned my tank, sprayed it with Rustoleum metal primer and now I have rubberized pool paint or epoxy paint to try. Anyone tried either of these?
ReplyDeleteDid you do this ? If so how did it go
DeleteWhat i can tell you is, Don't try painting expensive rubberized pool paint over your old flex seal coating, even after cleaning. Didn't last more than a week.
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