Pools & Surrounds - Which Paint For Which Surface?
What type of paint do I use for my swimming pool and pool housing? Which paint do I use for which surface or substrate?
This Surface or Substrate Index is a useful resource for swimming pool owners, pool maintenance specialists, architects, engineers and other paint specifiers. Designed to suggest suitable paints, systems or industrial coatings for individual surfaces, it assumes that you know what the surface is and that it is bare and unpainted. If a surface has been coated previously and you do not intend to strip back to bare and you do not know what the original coating is, then please contact us for technical assistance on 01202 295570. You can also download a free copy of the Substrate Index here.
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When contacting us by EMAIL, PLEASE provide as much information as possible with regard to the surface to be painted, such as new or old, previously treated or bare, the environment (such as a humid pool area or a floor with high levels of traffic/footfall), etc. Thank you.
SAMPLES: If you would like a sample of one of our coatings, please call our Technical Team for advice. Not all products are available from stock. Samples are for trial purposes to test compatibility, sheen or finish. Please note that we do not offer matched colour samples, only colours available from stock.
The cost of up to 2 samples is £5.95+VAT. For 3 or more, to a maximum of 6; £8.75+VAT. The cost of samples is refundable when your order is placed. Samples sent to UK mainland only, via APC Parcels.
| Surface To Be Painted | Product | Code |
| ALUMINIUM (bright & anodised) | Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 |
| One Pack Etching Primer | UP88 | |
| AQUA BOARD & MOISTURE RESISTANT BOARD | High Performance Chlorinated Rubber Finish | R10 |
| High Performance Chlorinated Rubber Primer | RP10 | |
| High Performance Acrylic Emulsion | E27 | |
| High Performance Acrylic Primer | EP27 | |
| Alkali Resisting Primer | AS56 | |
| High Performance Durable Acrylated Rubber Finish | R1007 | |
| High Performance Durable Acrylated Rubber Undercoat | RU1007 | |
| Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 | |
| Durable High Build Multi Surface Finish | A1040 | |
| Extreme Multi-Purpose Farm Oxide Mid-Sheen Finish | AF1045 | |
| High Build Metallic Metal Primer | AFPM1045 | |
| ASBESTOS or ASBESTOS CEMENT | High Performance Chlorinated Rubber Finish | R10 |
| High Performance Acrylic Emulsion | E27 | |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Spirit Based | A146/5 | |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Water Based | A146/5/4 | |
| High Performance Durable Acrylated Rubber Finish | R1007 | |
| Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 | |
| Durable High Build Multi Surface Finish | A1040 | |
| Extreme Multi-Purpose Farm Oxide Mid-Sheen Finish | AF1045 | |
| High Build Metallic Metal Primer | AFPM1045 | |
| ASPHALT | Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Spirit Based | A146/5 |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Water Based | A146/5/4 | |
| Tennis Court Paint | PQ149 | |
| Water Based Acrylic Swimming Pool Paint | WB148 | |
| Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 | |
| BITUMEN | High Performance Acrylic Emulsion | E27 |
| High Performance Acrylic Primer | EP27 | |
| Roadline Marking Paint | PQ96 | |
| Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 | |
| BITUMINOUS ROOF SHEETS |
Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Spirit Based | A146/5 |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Water Based | A146/5/4 | |
| BRICK (Unglazed, Soft & Absorbent). Do not use below Damp Proof Course. | High Performance Chlorinated Rubber Paint |
R10 |
| High Performance Acrylic Emulsion | E27 | |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Spirit Based | A146/5 | |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Water Based | A146/5/4 | |
| High Performance Durable Acrylated Rubber Finish | R1007 | |
| Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 | |
| Durable High Build Multi Surface Finish | A1040 | |
| Extreme Multi-Purpose Farm Oxide Mid-Sheen Finish | AF1045 | |
| High Build Metallic Metal Primer | AFPM1045 | |
| BRICK (Flettons, Commons & Glazed). Do not use below Damp Proof Course. |
Alkali Resisting Primer & any coating as "Brick" above |
AS56 |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Spirit Based | A146/5 | |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Water Based | A146/5/4 | |
| Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 | |
| CANVAS | High Performance Acrylic Emulsion | E27 |
| High Performance Acrylic Primer | EP27 | |
| Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 | |
| CAST IRON | Traditional Oil Based Anti-Corrosive Zinc Phosphate Primer | AMP49 |
| High Temperature Heat Resisting Gloss (200°C) | H44/1 | |
| High Temperature Heat Resisting Aluminium (600°C) | H44/60 | |
| Medium Temperature Heat Resisting Aluminium (250°C) | H45 | |
| Medium Temperature Heat Resisting Anti-Corrosive Primer Red Oxide (350°C) | HP45 | |
| Low Temperature Heat Resisting Aluminium Paint (180°C) | H46/60 | |
| Low Temperature Heat Resisting Primer Red Oxide & Grey (110°C) | HP46 | |
| Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 | |
| CHIPBOARD | Please contact our Technical Team on 01202 295570. | |
| High Performance Acrylic Emulsion | E27 | |
| High Performance Acrylic Primer | EP27 | |
| Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 | |
| Extreme Multi-Purpose Farm Oxide Mid-Sheen Finish | AF1045 | |
| High Build Metallic Metal Primer | AFPM1045 | |
| CONCRETE (New cement render min 1 month old) | High Performance Chlorinated Rubber Paint | R10 |
| Heavy Duty Floor Finish, Grey & Red Oxide (concrete must be minimum 3 months old) | A30 & A31 |
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| Heavy Duty Floor Finish, All Colours & Clear (concrete must be minimum 3 months old) | A30 & A31 |
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| High Performance Chemical Resistant Chlorinated Rubber Floor Finish | R34 & R35 | |
| Chlorinated Rubber Swimming Pool Paint | A148 | |
| High Performance Durable Acrylated Rubber Finish | R1007 | |
| Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 | |
| Durable High Build Multi Surface Finish | A1040 | |
| Extreme Multi-Purpose Farm Oxide Mid-Sheen Finish | AF1045 | |
| High Build Metallic Metal Primer | AFPM1045 | |
| CONCRETE FLOORS |
For power floated floors, please contact our Technical Team on 01202 295570. | |
| CONCRETE (Older cement render, 6 months plus) | High Performance Chlorinated Rubber Paint | R10 |
| High Performance Chemical Resistant Chlorinated Rubber Floor Finish | R34 & R35 | |
| Chlorinated Rubber Swimming Pool Paint | A148 | |
| Water Based Acrylic Swimming Pool Paint | WB148 | |
| High Performance Durable Acrylated Rubber Finish | R1007 | |
| Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 | |
| Durable High Build Multi Surface Finish | A1040 | |
| Extreme Multi-Purpose Farm Oxide Mid-Sheen Finish | AF1045 | |
| High Build Metallic Metal Primer | AFPM1045 | |
| CREOSOTE-CONTAMINATED SURFACES | Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 |
| FLASHBAND SEALING | Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Spirit Based | A146/5 |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Water Based | A146/5/4 | |
| GALVANISED IRON (New, bright) |
Mordant Solution, then any of the following primers: |
X85 |
| Traditional Oil Based Anti-Corrosive Zinc Phosphate Primer | AMP49 | |
| Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 | |
| GALVANISED IRON (Old, dull) | Traditional Oil Based Anti-Corrosive Zinc Phosphate Primer | AMP49 |
| One Pack Etching Primer | UP88 | |
| Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 | |
| Durable High Build Multi Surface Finish | A1040 | |
| Extreme Multi-Purpose Farm Oxide Mid-Sheen Finish | AF1045 | |
| High Build Metallic Metal Primer | AFPM1045 | |
| GLASS | Durable High Performance Finish Gloss | A109 |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Spirit Based | A146/5 | |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Water Based | A146/5/4 | |
| GRP ROOF SHEETS | Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Spirit Based | A146/5 |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Water Based | A146/5/4 | |
| IRON |
Traditional Oil Based Gloss Finish (lead free) Traditional Oil Based Anti-Corrosive Zinc Phosphate Primer |
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| K REND RENDER |
Durable High Build Multi Surface Finish. Older surfaces should be cleaned and pre-treated with a fungicidal wash prior to application. | A1040 |
| Extreme Multi-Purpose Farm Oxide Mid-Sheen Finish | AF1045 | |
| High Build Metallic Metal Primer | AFPM1045 | |
| MAKROLON | Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 |
| MARBLE | Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 |
| MASONRY | High Performance Chlorinated Rubber Paint | R10 |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Spirit Based | A146/5 | |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Water Based | A146/5/4 | |
| Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 | |
| Durable High Build Multi Surface Finish | A1040 | |
| Extreme Multi-Purpose Farm Oxide Mid-Sheen Finish | AF1045 | |
| High Build Metallic Metal Primer | AFPM1045 | |
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| MDF | Heavy Duty Floor Finish, Grey & Red Oxide (concrete must be minimum 3 months old) | A30 & A31 |
| Heavy Duty Floor Finish, All Colours & Clear (concrete must be minimum 3 months old) | A30 & A31 |
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| Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 | |
| Extreme Multi-Purpose Farm Oxide Mid-Sheen Finish | AF1045 | |
| High Build Metallic Metal Primer | AFPM1045 | |
| MEDITE (Resin impregnated board) | Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 |
| METAL | High Performance Chlorinated Rubber Paint | R10 |
| Heavy Duty Floor Finish, Grey & Red Oxide (may need priming) | A30 & A31 | |
| Heavy Duty Floor Finish, All Colours & Clear (may need priming) | A30 & A31 | |
| High Temperature Heat Resisting Gloss (200°C) | H44/1 | |
| High Temperature Heat Resisting Aluminium (600°C) | H44/60 | |
| Medium Temperature Heat Resisting Aluminium (250°C) | H45 | |
| Medium Temperature Heat Resisting Anti-Corrosive Primer Red Oxide (350°C) | HP45 | |
| Low Temperature Heat Resisting Aluminium Paint (180°C) | H46/60 | |
| Low Temperature Heat Resisting Primer Red Oxide & Grey (110°C) | HP46 | |
| Traditional Oil Based Anti-Corrosive Zinc Phosphate Primer | AMP49 | |
| Universal Primer | AP79 | |
| One Pack Etching Primer | UP88 | |
| Durable High Performance Finish Gloss | A109 | |
| High Performance Durable Acrylated Rubber Finish | R1007 | |
| Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 | |
| Durable High Build Multi Surface Finish | A1040 | |
| Extreme Multi-Purpose Farm Oxide Mid-Sheen Finish | AF1045 | |
| High Build Metallic Metal Primer | AFPM1045 | |
| METAL RAINWARE | Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Spirit Based | A146/5 |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Water Based | A146/5/4 | |
| Extreme Multi-Purpose Farm Oxide Mid-Sheen Finish | AF1045 | |
| High Build Metallic Metal Primer | AFPM1045 | |
| METAL ROOFING SHEETS | Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Spirit Based (most pre-coated metal roofing sheets) - please call 01202 295570 | A146/5 |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Water Based (most pre-coated metal roofing sheets) - please call 01202 295570 | A146/5/4 |
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| NATURAL STONE | Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Spirit Based | A146/5 |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Water Based | A146/5/4 | |
| | Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 |
| Durable High Build Multi Surface Finish | A1040 | |
| Extreme Multi-Purpose Farm Oxide Mid-Sheen Finish | AF1045 | |
| High Build Metallic Metal Primer | AFPM1045 | |
| PEBBLE DASH | High Performance Acrylic Emulsion | E27 |
| High Performance Acrylic Primer | EP27 | |
| Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 | |
| PAREX RENDER |
High Performance Acrylic Emulsion. Surfaces should be weathered for 3 years, cleaned and pre-treated with a fungicidal wash prior to application. | E27 |
| Durable High Build Multi Surface Finish. Surfaces should be weathered for 3 years, cleaned and pre-treated with a fungicidal wash prior to application. | A1040 |
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| Extreme Multi-Purpose Farm Oxide Mid-Sheen Finish | AF1045 | |
| High Build Metallic Metal Primer | AFPM1045 | |
| PERSPEX | Anti-Glare solvent based Paint | A5 |
| Anti-Glare water based Paint | E6 | |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Spirit Based | A146/5 | |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Water Based | A146/5/4 | |
| Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 | |
| PLASTER (New, dry) | High Performance Acrylic Emulsion | E27 |
| Alkali Resisting Primer plus a suitable Undercoat & Finish | AS56 | |
| Water Based Squash Court Paint | WB147 | |
| Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 | |
| Durable High Build Multi Surface Finish | A1040 | |
| Extreme Multi-Purpose Farm Oxide Mid-Sheen Finish | AF1045 | |
| High Build Metallic Metal Primer | AFPM1045 | |
| PLASTER (Old) | High Performance Acrylic Emulsion | E27 |
| Water Based Squash Court Paint | WB147 | |
| Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 | |
| Durable High Build Multi Surface Finish | A1040 | |
| Extreme Multi-Purpose Farm Oxide Mid-Sheen Finish | AF1045 | |
| High Build Metallic Metal Primer | AFPM1045 | |
| PLASTERBOARD (Foil faced) | Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 |
| PLASTERBOARD (Paper faced) | High Performance Acrylic Emulsion | E27 |
| Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 | |
| Durable High Build Multi Surface Finish | A1040 | |
| Extreme Multi-Purpose Farm Oxide Mid-Sheen Finish | AF1045 | |
| High Build Metallic Metal Primer | AFPM1045 | |
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| POLYCARBONATE | Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Spirit Based | A146/5 | |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Water Based | A146/5/4 | |
| POLYPROPOLENE (Rigid) | High Performance Chlorinated Rubber Paint as a topcoat. Always test first. | R10 |
| POLYSTYRENE SHEET EXTRUDED | Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 |
| POLYSTYRENE FOAM EXPANDED | Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 |
| POLYURETHANE (Foam) | Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 |
| POWDER COATED METAL | Universal Pack Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Spirit Based | A146/5 | |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Water Based | A146/5/4 | |
| PVF2 | Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Spirit Based | A146/5 |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Water Based | A146/5/4 | |
| Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 | |
| Durable High Build Multi Surface Finish | A1040 | |
| Extreme Multi-Purpose Farm Oxide Mid-Sheen Finish | AF1045 | |
| High Build Metallic Metal Primer | AFPM1045 | |
| QUARRY TILES | Durable High Performance Finish Gloss | A109 |
| ROUGH CAST (Render) | Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 |
| RUSTED METAL SURFACES | Suitable Rust Converter & Remover such as Fertan | |
| SLATE | High Performance Chlorinated Rubber Paint | R10 |
| Traditional Oil Based Undercoat | AU49 | |
| Traditional Oil Based Gloss Finish (lead free) | A49 | |
| Durable High Performance Finish Gloss | A109 | |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Spirit Based | A146/5 | |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Water Based | A146/5/4 | |
| Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 | |
| Durable High Build Multi Surface Finish | A1040 | |
| Extreme Multi-Purpose Farm Oxide Mid-Sheen Finish | AF1045 | |
| High Build Metallic Metal Primer | AFPM1045 | |
| SMOKE DAMAGED SURFACES | Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 |
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| STEEL (Mild) | High Performance Chlorinated Rubber Paint | R10 |
| High Temperature Heat Resisting Gloss (200°C) | H44/1 | |
| High Temperature Heat Resisting Aluminium (600°C) | H44/60 | |
| Medium Temperature Heat Resisting Aluminium (250°C) | H45 | |
| Medium Temperature Heat Resisting Anti-Corrosive Primer Red Oxide (350°C) | HP45 | |
| Low Temperature Heat Resisting Aluminium Paint (180°C) | H46/60 | |
| Low Temperature Heat Resisting Primer Red Oxide & Grey (110°C) | HP46 | |
| Universal Primer | AP79 | |
| One Pack Etching Primer | UP88 | |
| Durable High Performance Finish Gloss | A109 | |
| High Performance Durable Acrylated Rubber Finish | R1007 | |
| Durable High Build Multi Surface Finish | A1040 | |
| Extreme Multi-Purpose Farm Oxide Mid-Sheen Finish | AF1045 | |
| High Build Metallic Metal Primer | AFPM1045 | |
| STONE | Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 |
| Extreme Multi-Purpose Farm Oxide Mid-Sheen Finish | AF1045 | |
| High Build Metallic Metal Primer | AFPM1045 | |
| TARMAC | High Performance Acrylic Emulsion | E27 |
| High Performance Acrylic Primer | EP27 | |
| Roadline Marking Paint | PQ96 | |
| Tennis Court Paint | PQ149 | |
| Tennis Court Line Marking Paint | PQL149 | |
| Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 | |
| TERRACOTTA (unglazed) | Please contact our Technical Team on 01202 295570. | |
| Traditional Oil Based Gloss Finish | A49 | |
| Durable High Performance Finish Gloss | A109 | |
| Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 | |
| TERRACOTTA (glazed) | Please contact our Technical Team on 01202 295570. | |
| Traditional Oil Based Gloss Finish | A49 | |
| Traditional Oil Based Undercoat | AU49 | |
| Durable High Performance Finish Gloss | A109 | |
| TEXCOTE RENDER |
High Build Multi-Surface, Multi Purpose Paint. Older surfaces should be cleaned and pre-treated with a fungicidal wash prior to application. | A1040 |
| TILES (Ceramic) | Please contact our Technical Team for advice as we do not recommend painting Ceramic Tiles. Call 01202 295570. | |
| TILES (glazed & unglazed) | Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Spirit Based | A146/5 |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Water Based | A146/5/4 | |
| TILES (roof) | High Performance Acrylic Emulsion | E27 |
| High Performance Acrylic Primer | EP27 | |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Spirit Based | A146/5 | |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Water Based | A146/5/4 | |
| Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 | |
| Extreme Multi-Purpose Farm Oxide Mid-Sheen Finish | AF1045 | |
| High Build Metallic Metal Primer | AFPM1045 | |
| TORCH-ON ROOF MATERIAL | Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Spirit Based | A146/5 |
| Solar Reflecting Roof Paint Water Based | A146/5/4 | |
| UPVC | Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 |
| VINYL FLOORING | Please contact our Technical Team. Call 01202 295570. | |
| WOOD (Bare) | Heavy Duty Floor Finish, Grey & Red Oxide (may need priming) | A30 & A31 |
| Heavy Duty Floor Finish, All Colours & Clear (may need priming) | A30 & A31 | |
| High Performance Chemical Resistant Chlorinated Rubber Floor Finish | R34 | |
| Durable High Performance Finish Gloss | A109 | |
| High Performance Durable Acrylated Rubber Finish | R1007 | |
| Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 | |
| Durable High Build Multi Surface Finish | A1040 | |
| Extreme Multi-Purpose Farm Oxide Mid-Sheen Finish | AF1045 | |
| High Build Metallic Metal Primer | AFPM1045 | |
| WOOD (Previously varnished) | Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 |
| ZINC | Universal Water Based Surface Primer | WBP1030 |
| One Pack Etching Primer | UP88 | |
| For any other surfaces, please call our Technical Team on 01202 295570. | ||
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