Additional notes on preparing steel pools for Morris Water Maze

One suggestion that may be worth trying if you are preparing a water maze pool and find the more detailed instructions in this blog onerous is to try Hammerite Direct to Galvanised Metal Paint. This is specially formulated for application straight onto non-rusting metal, such as galvanised steel, aluminum, copper and brass, as a primer and topcoat in one.

The advantages are

• It can be applied direct to the galvanised surface of the pool with no need for a primer.
• Only one coat is required.
• Easy to use.
• Low odour.
• It claims long lasting protection.

The possible disadvantages are

• Difficulty of applying smoothly. [This matches our own experience]
•  Specular reflection

As well as the standard improvised pool problems of

• Leaks
• Visual cues from internal seams
• Non-optimal work surface height
• Difficulty moving if castor base not fitted.
• Possible distortion due to thin pressed steel