Epoxy swimming pool paints are typically the most durable and suitable for swimming pool applications. Epoxy paints are commonly referred to as “Marine Paint”. This type of paint includes 2 parts, the resin and hardener. Most epoxies mix at a rate of one to one to form a resin. Over time, epoxy film with become chalky over time.
The other main type of swimming pool paint is Acrylic Swimming Pool Paint and does not require a hardener or catalyst system like an epoxy paint does. The paint is a polymer resin, but a lot of pool paints are water based. This means that the paint is suspended in water, not oil. Therefore, it’s a lot easier for the homeowner to apply since the fumes are not as strong as they would be with an oil based paint.
