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title: "In The Swim Dark Blue Super Poxy Shield - Epoxy-Base, High Gloss, Swimming Pool Paint - Long Lasting Stain Resistant - 1 Gallon (Old Packaging)"
brand: "in the swim"
price: "£23.11"
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# 8-year durability High-gloss professional finish Waterproof & stain resistant In The Swim Dark Blue Super Poxy Shield - Epoxy-Base, High Gloss, Swimming Pool Paint - Long Lasting Stain Resistant - 1 Gallon (Old Packaging)

**Brand:** in the swim
**Price:** £23.11
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 💦 Dive into lasting brilliance with every brushstroke!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** In The Swim Dark Blue Super Poxy Shield - Epoxy-Base, High Gloss, Swimming Pool Paint - Long Lasting Stain Resistant - 1 Gallon (Old Packaging) by in the swim
- **How much does it cost?** £23.11 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- in the swim enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted in the swim brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Seals Small Cracks:** Protects and smooths your pool surface for enhanced durability.
- • **Lasts Up to 8 Years:** Enjoy long-lasting pool perfection with minimal upkeep.
- • **Fast Dry & Cure Time:** Ready for water in just 3 hours, fully cured in 1-2 weeks for quick pool revival.
- • **High-Gloss Dark Blue Finish:** Transforms your pool with a sleek, professional look that stands out.
- • **Waterproof & Stain Resistant:** Keeps your pool pristine rain or shine, no fading or peeling.

## Overview

In The Swim Dark Blue Super Poxy Shield is a premium epoxy-based swimming pool paint designed for above-ground pools. Offering a high-gloss, waterproof finish that resists stains and abrasion, it seals minor surface cracks and lasts up to 8 years with routine maintenance. With a fast 3-hour dry time and coverage of 125-150 sq ft per gallon, it delivers professional-grade durability and aesthetic appeal for your pool.

## Description

Product description In The Swim Super Poxy Shield Epoxy-Base Swimming Pool Paint In The Swim Super Poxy Shield pool paint is the highest-quality epoxy pool coating available. A single coat lasts up to 8 years. If you are painting a bare surface, please make sure you prime the surface before rolling the Super Poxy Shield. Super Poxy Shield over an Epoxy Primer will deliver a stain-resistant, tile-like finish on the pools interior. Due to the tile-like finish, we suggest sprinkling sand on the coating before it dries for steps, shallow areas and wading pools. This will make these areas slip-resistant. Start rolling paint with the walls of the pool first and finish with the floor last. Coverage: Approximately 125 - 150 square feet average per gallon. Should be applied liberally using a 1/2" nap roller cover. Pot Life: 30 minutes at 85°F and above. Curing Time Curing time will vary depending on the outside ambient air temperature. If the outside ambient air temperature is 60 - 65° F cure time will be 6 days. For every 5° F lift in outside ambient air temperature that will cut a day off of the cure time. Durable & Lasts for Years! Ideal for use on Plaster, Gunite, Concrete, and Fiberglass gel-coat surfaces A single application can last up to 7 - 8 years Delivers a stain-resistant, tile like finish Please Note: Epoxy Primer is required for new applications Coverage: 125 - 150 sq ft per gallon on average Steps to Paint Your Pool Determine Area Size Determining the square foot of the area you are going to paint is important. This will help you figure out how many gallons of paint are needed to complete the job. It’s important to take the surface porosity and smoothness into account. When looking at how much paint you should purchase. Start by measuring the length and width of the area. Once you have those measurements plug them into the formulas below. Divide that number by the coverage square foot of the paint you are wanting to use. That will give you the number of gallons that you should purchase. Remember to look and see if the paint requires single or multiple coats and if it needs a primer. Drain Water Now that you have selected the paint type and know the square footage of the interior, it’s time to drain the pool. Rent or purchase a submersible pump. As soon as the outside ambient air temperature drops below 85° F. Check the local code for where pool water can be drained and start pumping. If the outside ambient air temperature is above 85° F stop draining the pool. At these elevated temperatures, the interior surface can crack and lose its structural integrity. While the pool is draining, remember that you can start to prepare the pool for paint. Prepare for Paint Now that the pool has been drained, you can start to prep the interior for paint. Start by removing the perimeter return jets, pool/spa light, main drain covers, aerator fittings and any other item you don’t want painted. Using painters tape, carefully tape off all the tile line, step/bench tiles, return lines, and skimmer mouth. Once you have everything taped off it’s time to prime. Primer Coat Now that the pool has been drained and taped, it’s time to prime. Remember not all types of paint use a primer. So if you have paint that doesn’t use a primer, skip to the painting step. Roll the primer onto the interior surface of the pool using a 9” roller with a ½” nap, starting with the walls and ending with the floor. Once you’ve completed priming allow the prime to cure for 24 - 48 hours. Then it’s time to paint. Painting Interior The pool has now been drained, taped, and primed. It’s time for paint. The type of paint you choose will determine the number of coats. Start painting the walls first and finish with the floor. If the paint you are using requires a time period in between coats, make sure you take that time. It will allow the paint to cure and harden increasing its chemical resistance and life span. It is suggested for steps, shallow areas and wading pools, sprinkle sand on the coating before it dries to make the area slip-resistant. Fill and Balance Now that the pool is painted and the paint has cured, it’s time to fill the pool and balance the water. Depending on your area you may need to order a water truck to deliver. If you have a garden hose available, toss it in. The average pool should take anywhere from 36 - 48 hours to fill. Once the pool is full allow the fresh water to circulate for 3 - 4 hours. After the circulation period it’s time to complete the first water test of many on the new water. Make sure to test the water weekly to maintain proper water balance and overall pool health.

Review: Very Pleased - I was very pleased with the paint. It was easy to mix and apply. It dried and cured pretty quickly as well. We live in a somewhat humid environment, so I was impressed with how quickly we were able to refill the pool.
Review: I love the color! - Update: It has been two years since my project and it still looks great. No peeling or paint coming off. The color has not lightened and I only used one coat. Just take your time and use an adequate amount on the section you are painting. I don't believe a second coat is recommended. It's not regular paint I love the color. I chose dark blue. As you can see it is not what we normally think of as dark blue. It is bright and very glossy. I finished painting yesterday and now waiting for it to cure. It's more like glossy smurf blue or deep Caribbean blue. A true test would be once the water is in and time. I bought 3 gallons of primer but didn't have enough. I bought 4 gallons of paint and have one gallon left over... I don't know how that is. I'm hoping the paint will stay on the parts of the steps that didn't get a prime coat. I don't see why it wouldn't. There are tiny pores in the cement to grab onto it. I purchased holographic grout glitter to sprinkle on the paint after painting for added sparkle.

## Features

- In The Swim super epoxy paint is a great option for covering the interior surface of your swimming pool. This is a high quality paint that is incredibly durable, and will last up to eight years with simple routine maintenance before repainting is necessary.
- Our paint can help seal small cracks in the pool surface. Once applied, this paint will create a highly polished, unified surface that is hard, abrasion-resistant, and non-porous. Giving your swimming pool that professional look for years to come.
- Rain or morning dew won't affect the pools surface if its been at least three hours after completion. A milky discoloration may occur on the epoxy, not within the coating. However, that discoloration will disappear within a few weeks after filling the pool with water, leaving an immaculate coat of paint behind.
- Epoxy pool paint will not adhere well to other paints, it is best to use a power washer to remove prior to painting. The hardening process for epoxy will take about a week for an outdoor swimming pool, and two weeks for an indoor pool.
- CAUTION: epoxy based paints can make steps, shallow water, and wadding pools to become possible slipping hazards. To protect users, make these areas slip resistant by very lightly sifting silica sand on the paint while it is wet.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002WKQ4LU |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #620,209 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #592 in Pool & Deck Repair Products |
| Brand | In The Swim |
| Brand Name | In The Swim |
| Color | Dark Blue |
| Color Code | #00008B |
| Container Type | Can |
| Coverage | 125 - 150 square feet per gallon |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 206 Reviews |
| Dry Time In Hours | 3 |
| Finish Type | High-Gloss |
| Full Cure Time | 3 Hours |
| Included Components | Roller |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Is Waterproof | True |
| Item Form | Gel |
| Item Volume | 1 Gallons |
| Manufacturer | Kelley Tech. |
| Model Number | A7230 |
| Paint Type | Epoxy |
| Part Number | A7230 |
| Size | 128 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
| Special Feature | Non Toxic |
| Special Features | Non Toxic |
| Specific Uses For Product | Tile |
| Surface Recommendation | Tile |
| UPC | 801838032214 |
| Unit Count | 128 Fluid Ounces |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** In The Swim
- **Color:** Dark Blue
- **Finish Type:** High-Gloss
- **Item Volume:** 1 Gallons
- **Paint Type:** Epoxy
- **Size:** 128 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
- **Special Feature:** Non Toxic
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Tile
- **Surface Recommendation:** Tile
- **Unit Count:** 128 Fluid Ounces

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: How to prep surface**
A: Pool ready paint ?.....sand all walls wash with  phosphate solution le dryin for 1 hot day and paint (primer and coat) let drying for 4 to 5 daysPlaster pool ?.....patch all holes and sand all walls wash with  phosphate solution le dryin for 1 hot day and paint (good primer and coat) let drying for 4 to 5 days

**Q: Does this paint hold up in a spa / Jacuzzi ?**
A: Used it in pool

**Q: Would you recommend to remove all the epoxy paint from the pool, sand it, clean the surface and then paint it or to paint on top of the old paint?**
A: For best results, the surface should be clean. I used a power sprayer to chip off the old paint and then filled in any dimples.  Sand to ensure smooth continuity. Remember, you will have people walking on this surface, plus you want it to last. Good luck!

**Q: Do i mix in sand with to the Primer or Paint for the steps?**
A: Yes, as noted by In The Swim instructions to do so due to the smooth tile like finish.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Pleased
*by M***N on January 5, 2025*

I was very pleased with the paint. It was easy to mix and apply. It dried and cured pretty quickly as well. We live in a somewhat humid environment, so I was impressed with how quickly we were able to refill the pool.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love the color!
*by P***G on September 21, 2018*

Update: It has been two years since my project and it still looks great. No peeling or paint coming off. The color has not lightened and I only used one coat. Just take your time and use an adequate amount on the section you are painting. I don't believe a second coat is recommended. It's not regular paint I love the color. I chose dark blue. As you can see it is not what we normally think of as dark blue. It is bright and very glossy. I finished painting yesterday and now waiting for it to cure. It's more like glossy smurf blue or deep Caribbean blue. A true test would be once the water is in and time. I bought 3 gallons of primer but didn't have enough. I bought 4 gallons of paint and have one gallon left over... I don't know how that is. I'm hoping the paint will stay on the parts of the steps that didn't get a prime coat. I don't see why it wouldn't. There are tiny pores in the cement to grab onto it. I purchased holographic grout glitter to sprinkle on the paint after painting for added sparkle.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great look
*by V***R on July 1, 2022*

First, I want to thank everyone who has ever written a review (good or bad) for the products I used for this project. This product worked great and I am happy with the finished result. I followed each step meticulously and took my time to be thorough. I recommend 2 people for the DYI ers. TSP wash, pressure wash. muriatic acid wash with Biodex, TSP wash again. I primed the surface even though it was not required. I ensured all loose paint was gone before priming. The instructions for mixing the epoxy is specific. Read the label and follow the directions based on the temperature outside. I did one coat and a second spot coat in a few areas I did not cover well with the first coat. I allowed up to 10 days to dry. We had a few overnight rain falls. Invest in a wet/dry vac to keep the surface in the deep end as dry as possible if it rains. Take out your hydrostatic plugs if you can. I was able to take one out and constantly checked the USGS website for ground water table levels in my area. Please be safe when using all products. Use protective clothing, respirator mask, rubber boots and gloves during your process. In the Swim has a great blog on their website to help you do your research and planning for a project like this. The color is "Pool Blue" not "Dark Blue". I only had one can of Dark Blue at the time and it was out of stock. The "Pool Blue" worked out great. Lastly, you must put an additive or sand on the steps during the priming/painting stage to ensure roughness. Make sure you add it evenly. I added two packs way more than what was advised. Your pool steps will be slick if you don't do this. I appreciate every YouTube video, blog, and review that helped educate me to complete this job.

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*Last updated: 2026-06-04*