🔨 Can old, cracked, stained pool stairs actually be saved?

When we opened the pool for the season, our stairs were in rough shape. they were covered in stains, algae, cracks, and years of wear. Replacing them would have cost a fortune, so we decided to see if we could bring them back to life ourselves.

2 years ago i put together this video on how to fix cracked or sunken fiberglass pool stairs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgIzTgnDh5A


In this video, I'll walk you through the entire pool stair resurfacing process from start to finish, including every step, every product used, and everything we learned along the way.

By the end, these tired old stairs looked almost brand new!

What You'll Learn:

✅ How to properly clean and degrease pool stairs
✅ Sanding and surface preparation techniques
✅ Chemical prep for maximum adhesion
✅ Choosing and applying the right primer
✅ Applying a 2-part epoxy coating system
✅ Tips, mistakes to avoid, and final results

Whether you're restoring aging fiberglass pool stairs, trying to avoid the cost of replacement, or just love a satisfying DIY transformation, this project might save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars!

Before You Start...

A successful resurfacing job is all about preparation. The cleaning, sanding, and prep work take time, but they're what make the final finish last. I'll show you exactly what worked for us and what I'd do differently next time.

👇 Let me know in the comments:

Would you repair your pool stairs or replace them?

And if you've tackled a similar project, I'd love to hear what products and techniques worked for you.

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Links to products i used in the video:

Smart Seal Epoxy Primer / Catalyst
https://www.poolsuppliescanada.ca/smart-seal-rough-prime-high-build-epoxy-primer-1-gallon.html?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21053769255&gbraid=0AAAAADnemHMt-_a3kkEW8BTkU2-EUc3D9&gclid=Cj0KCQjwornRBhCrARIsAON5exG-wy-JGDBZEsRhou626nXe33TpQ7I9TDTj3E6MKHoMiKdhMjFzYkcaAmbuEALw_wcB

2 Part Epoxy Pool Paint
https://www.poolsuppliescanada.ca/ramuc-hb31-epoxy-gallon-kit-white.html

Epoxy Anti Slip
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/epoxyshield-concrete-paint-and-coating-anti-skid-additive/1000520884?TTID=INGRID_BANNER_EN_C

TSP Cleaner
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/solvable-tsp-liquid-cleaner-degreaser-625-ml/1000546954

Wooster Mini Roller
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/wooster-4-1-2-inch-x-3-8-inch-115mm-x-10mm-pro-woven-mini-roller-cover-2-pack/1001132080

Paint Mixing Bucket

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/hdx-2-1-2-qt-multi-mix/1001816906

Mini Paint Tray

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/bennett-8-inch-paint-tray/1001916013

For brushes and sandpaper, visit your local dollar store!

0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Power Washing Pool Stairs
3:48 - Sanding Stairs
7:42 - Chemical Prep
10:46 - Primer Prep
14:09 - Primer Application
22:52 - Primer Results
24:59 - 2 Part Epoxy Prep
29:13 - Epoxy Application
32:43 - Epoxy Results
34:36 - Final Results & Closing Thoughts

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