ecoFINISH & Gunite Pool Repair

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Jim’s Pools offers professional gunite pool repair products ideal for gunite pool leak repairs, gunite pool crack repairs and pool plaster repair – underwater or above! Gunite swimming pools are constructed by spraying a mixture of sand, water, and cement onto a rebar frame. Since gunite is porous, a layer of pool plaster or other finish then must be applied on top to act as a water barrier.

If pool plaster isn’t applied properly water can seep through even microscopic capillaries, causing damage. And as gunite pools age, even properly applied plaster will require repairs to address issues such as hollowing, egg-shelling or delamination. Gunite pools can also develop major structural cracks, usually due to shifting ground or the freezing and thawing of water that has managed to permeate the capillaries in gunite.

What is ecoFINISH?

ecoFINISH is a polyethylene powder coating that can be applied to a variety of swimming pool surfaces. It’s applied using a compressed air gun and set into place with heat (usually with something that looks a lot like a flame thrower).

Can I Use ecoFINISH on Any Type of Pool?

ecoFINISH makes products for a wide variety of uses, including refinishing concrete and fiberglass swimming pools. Their products can also be used on steel and aluminum pools, but since fiberglass and concrete pools are most common in homes, we’ll focus on these two in this article.

But what about vinyl liner pools? Although you can’t apply a finish to a vinyl liner (that would be weird), you can refinish any fiberglass steps or slides that you may have installed around your inground liner pool with an ecoFINISH product.

How is ecoFINISH Applied?

One of the reasons why people like ecoFINISH is that it can be applied and cured quickly. As we already mentioned, ecoFINISH is a powder in its raw form, so to make it stick to the pool surface, there are a few essential things that need to happen:

First, you may need to have your pool sandblasted if there is paint or residue stuck to the surface. It also needs to be cleaned and examined to ensure that there aren’t any imperfections before the application process begins.
Once the pool is sanded, cleaned, and ready, a layer of epoxy needs to be applied to the entire surface of the pool. The epoxy will help to create a longer-lasting finish and provide something for the powder coating to stick to.
After the epoxy is applied, the powder is sprayed onto the tacky surface with a compressed air gun. Heat is applied to the surface to cure the coating, and a strong bond is formed between the epoxy and the plastic powder, creating a smooth texture.
The ecoFINISH product should be applied in a few layers, with the second layer making sure that the color is as uniform as possible. If you want textured steps, tanning ledges, and entry or exit points, the coating can be applied differently in the final layer to make it more slip-resistant.

The great thing about ecoFINISH is not only its quick application but also its fast curing time. It dries almost immediately, so you can begin refilling your pool that same day.

ecoFINISH for Concrete Pools

Most people will opt to resurface their concrete pool with plaster, tile, or aggregate, but ecoFINISH products make another great option if you want a lower-maintenance surface that’s easy to repair and replace.

The ecoFINISH brand has several products that tailor to different surfaces, and its concrete pool coating is called aquaBRIGHT. aquaBRIGHT comes in several different colors and offers this same fast application for any concrete pool or spa.

ecoFINISH for Fiberglass Pools

ecoFINISH is our standard recommendation for fiberglass pools that need to be refinished. Whether the pool is really old, poorly made, or poorly maintained, if it needs to be resurfaced, a new gel coat won’t be the most practical option. A gel coat can be applied to make smaller repairs, but it's not suitable for an entire resurface job.

The gel coat is an extremely durable and long-lasting surface, but to get it onto your pool, it needs to be applied in a controlled environment where it can cure at a stable temperature and without being exposed to the elements. Because resurfacing it this way won’t be an option with your pool already in the ground, a polyethylene product is the next best thing.

ecoFINISH has a product made specifically for fiberglass pools and spas (and other fiberglass pool parts like steps and slides). They call their fiberglass pool finish polyFIBRO. PolyFIBRO is much quicker to apply and cure than a gel coat, and it can be applied easily when the pool is already in the ground. This is important because you’ll want to be able to refill your pool with water as soon as possible to safeguard against any rare but major problems.

ecoFINISH Colors

ecoFINISH comes in a variety of colors for both fiberglass and concrete surfaces. These include black, blues, greys, whites, and shades of sandstone. You may also be able to get a custom color made for your pool or spa if you don’t like the colors that they have readily available.