All types of swimming pools will eventually require more than the basic maintenance to keep them safe and functional for every day use. While major repairs will require the help of a professional, smaller repair jobs can often be done with repair kits that can be purchased at your local swimming pool supply company. Before you tackle any type of swimming pool repair, it is important to know what type of pool you have and what supplies you will need to make the repairs. Concrete and gunite pools tend to need plaster repair as they age. Common problems associated with aging in these types of in-ground pools are hollow spots that pop up, chipping and cracking, and wear spots that cause the gunite that is below the plaster to show through. These types of repairs are fairly easy to complete on your own, and kits are readily available to fix these problems. Fiberglass pools often get bubbles or blisters along with cracks. These types of problems are easily fixed with a fiberglass repair kit ...
