Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Pool Painting
Pool Painting guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Pool Painting? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Pool Painting work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Pool Painting work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Pool Painting labor cost? What are the important Pool Painting quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Pool Painting - Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fair price for Pool Painting? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Pool Painting expect to pay between $0.37 to $0.40 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
Is a permit needed for Pool Painting work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are usually required for Pool Painting. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Pool Painting work begins. |
Is it worth using a professional to perform Pool Painting work? | The appearance, performance and serviceable life of the pool paint will depend significantly on the skill and experience of the professional you hire. Make sure you verify the quality of past Pool Painting work before hiring. Tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
Is Pool Painting something that I can do myself? | The typical Pool Painting project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Pool Painting requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
How many days are typically required to complete the Pool Painting work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Pool Painting - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Pool Painting. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Pool Painting work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Pool Painting will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- No pool surface or clean up residue will be left on adjacent finished surfaces, trim plates, fixtures or grilles
- All visible pool surface surfaces will have a consistent texture and uniform sheen
- The pool surface finish will have uniform color depth and appearance in all lighting conditions
- All pool surface edges at surface edges and trim intersections are sharp and crisp, forming a clean, straight line
- The pool surface surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- There will be no pool paint on hardware, trim plates or fittings; attached hardware and fittings should be removed prior to pool paint application, whenever possible
Pool Painting - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Pool Painting. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the pool paint work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Determine if permit is required for Pool Painting by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written project plan including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; project plan should be included in contract agreement and reviewed before any work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of pool paint, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order pool paint; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of pool paint; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Review material choices for Pool Painting with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Obtain a permit for Pool Painting from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the pool surface surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the pool paint
- Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
- Inspect Pool Painting and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment in exchange for signed lien release; final payment amount should be adjusted for excess material to be returned and tasks not performed; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes