Refinishing a 25 yr. old Fiberglass swimming pool. Repairs to a large crack, refiberglassing all pool surfaces. Applying new white Gelcotes to all surfaces.
This method of fiberglass pool resurfacing does work well, plus it eliminates the need to remove all the old gel coat. In the UGlassIt DIY system all the old gel coat must be removed, but no fiberglass is installed on the entire pool. Fiberglass is used only to repair the large crack in the bottom. Both ways work quite well.
I want to repair and paint my pool without adding a layer of fiberglass mat. Would the process be the same as yours here except for the extra layer of mat part?
can you plaster a fiberglass pool. I don't know what type of pool I have but the plaster started cracking severely and a big piece came (about 1.5 inch thick) off but it looked like fiberglass left under the plaster
How much time do you wait after putting on glass and resin before applying 1st coat of gel coat? How much time to wait before 2nd and 3rd coat of gel coat are applied?
where are you located? Do you know anyone in the Atlanta area who does refinishing? My fiberglass pool does not have cracks or areas really worn, the smooth surface has just become a bit rougher than it was when it was new and I would like to get it really smooth again. Can I just use one of the paints made for fiberglass surfaces?
+We Swim , there is always a risk when draining pools. We always remove the drain plugs if one is installed, if not a plug, we will drill holes thru the fiberglass to relieve any ground water pressures. Sometimes there will be a well point installed under the pools also. We always play it safe, do not want a pool to pop out of the ground.
Good Afternoon Bill can you advise where I can purchase a pool step repair kit with a instructional DVD....I see that you have mentioned this solution on another site. Thanks in advance!!
Can you please tell me the best products to gel coat my viking pool? I called them and they where no help! I don't have any cracks, its just that the gel coat is faded. If its easier to gel coat just a color without the flakes in it that what i will do. Please if you can give me so info that will be great. Domenick
Can your product be applied onto glass mosaic tiles in my swimming pool. 10mtr x4.5mtr X approx 75/80 mt3 of water. Will it stick on and for how many years, if so what're can your product be purchased?
Why not use 2 times gelcoat n time TopCoat as the last finish layer… insteadt of 3 times gelcoat...??? GelCoat isn´t WaterProof… TopCoat are because of the Wax....
Fiberglass is the worst thing that you can use in a swimming pool . The fiberglass dose not stick to cement . Chlorine eats the resin then you are swimming in fiberglass . And when that glass cracks it will cut you up its very sharp .
Mike Martinez Ridiculous.....just purchase a fiberglass pool to start with...nothing is coming off and you will not be swimming in anything but water. Fiberglass pools take MUCH less chemicals and maintenance is much easier.
Do you have any proof of this? The gelcote and top cote usually last 15 years then you just drain the pool and put on more gelcote and topcote. Takes one day.
What kind of fiberglass is that, all the chop strand mat (CSM) I buy falls apart too easily. This looks like it is being held together better. Is it E-glass, emulsion CSM? I would like to work with better material but do not know where to buy it.
This method of fiberglass pool resurfacing does work well, plus it eliminates the need to remove all the old gel coat. In the UGlassIt DIY system all the old gel coat must be removed, but no fiberglass is installed on the entire pool. Fiberglass is used only to repair the large crack in the bottom. Both ways work quite well.
i do not even own a pool and I watched the whole video, very satisfying to watch.
Excellant video I do glass work ,considering repairing pools it looks to be a viable
option for me to diversify.
surprisingly interesting to watch
I want to repair and paint my pool without adding a layer of fiberglass mat. Would the process be the same as yours here except for the extra layer of mat part?
Hey why use gelcoat and not an epoxy pool paint? Epoxy is more waterproof
Do you sand in-between coats? I am from Australia
What do you use to wet out the surface before adding the fiberglass mat?
Excellent video. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome video! Thanks.
can you plaster a fiberglass pool. I don't know what type of pool I have but the plaster started cracking severely and a big piece came (about 1.5 inch thick) off but it looked like fiberglass left under the plaster
How much time do you wait after putting on glass and resin before applying 1st coat of gel coat? How much time to wait before 2nd and 3rd coat of gel coat are applied?
What is the cost of a job like this?
where are you located? Do you know anyone in the Atlanta area who does refinishing? My fiberglass pool does not have cracks or areas really worn, the smooth surface has just become a bit rougher than it was when it was new and I would like to get it really smooth again. Can I just use one of the paints made for fiberglass surfaces?
How much I can pay for something like that.
Thank you is it necessary to remove all the old paint from the surface or is a good sanding sufficient .
Thanks for your video but what about the hydrostatic pressure. Can you empty the pool without any risks?
+We Swim , there is always a risk when draining pools. We always remove the drain plugs if one is installed, if not a plug, we will drill holes thru the fiberglass to relieve any ground water pressures. Sometimes there will be a well point installed under the pools also. We always play it safe, do not want a pool to pop out of the ground.
Thanks
Good Afternoon Bill can you advise where I can purchase a pool step repair kit with a instructional DVD....I see that you have mentioned this solution on another site.
Thanks in advance!!
Do you travel to MS, a place to stay would not be an issue, i have a vacation rental.
What is the name of the company ? I need to do that in my swimming pool
Thank you
Use cat or resin on the fibre?
Where are you located? Is this something I can do myself?
Can you please tell me the best products to gel coat my viking pool? I called them and they where no help! I don't have any cracks, its just that the gel coat is faded. If its easier to gel coat just a color without the flakes in it that what i will do. Please if you can give me so info that will be great.
Domenick
What brand of resin and hardener do you use? (Seems there are many brands and many different types and prices) Tx.
can i have the chemical list that you've used for this repair, thanks
Do you know what class 1.5 oz fiberglaaa Mat? Can I use a 3/4 oz Mat?
I wanna do this to my above ground pool, and add poolcrete.to the bottom
Can your product be applied onto glass mosaic tiles in my swimming pool. 10mtr x4.5mtr X approx 75/80 mt3 of water.
Will it stick on and for how many years, if so what're can your product be purchased?
NO
Not sure that wood on bare earth to fill the gap was a good idea.
oh boy
how come you did not brace the pool
What do you mean by brace the pool? Add more dirt underneath the pool?
wow!
I found you.
Why not use 2 times gelcoat n time TopCoat as the last finish layer… insteadt of 3 times gelcoat...???
GelCoat isn´t WaterProof… TopCoat are because of the Wax....
Great idea. After 10 years do you need to add more fibreglass or just more gelcoate?
Fiberglass is made for boats and cars
Fiberglass is the worst thing that you can use in a swimming pool . The fiberglass dose not stick to cement . Chlorine eats the resin then you are swimming in fiberglass . And when that glass cracks it will cut you up its very sharp .
Mike Martinez Ridiculous.....just purchase a fiberglass pool to start with...nothing is coming off and you will not be swimming in anything but water. Fiberglass pools take MUCH less chemicals and maintenance is much easier.
You gelcoat over the fiberglass
@ Mike Martinez put the pipe down...
Do you have any proof of this? The gelcote and top cote usually last 15 years then you just drain the pool and put on more gelcote and topcote. Takes one day.
are u kidding?
Amateur !
What kind of fiberglass is that, all the chop strand mat (CSM) I buy falls apart too easily. This looks like it is being held together better. Is it E-glass, emulsion CSM?
I would like to work with better material but do not know where to buy it.
+Adam M. Erickson This is also the best repair I have seen online were the video was not trying to talk me out of repairing.
+Adam M. Erickson You are using regular gel coat instead of fiberglass resin, looks legit to me. Thank you.