Kwik Pools

Swimming pool maintenance, repairs and renovations across Cape Town.

Phone: +27 84 483 1774
Email: info@kwikpools.co.za
Hours: Mon to Sat, 9am to 6pm

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Kwik Pools technician laying new blue mosaic waterline tiles on the steps of a pool being resurfaced in Cape Town
BY Kwik Pools October 13, 2026 Comments (0)

Pool Mosaic Tiles: Choosing and Replacing Waterline Tiles

Pool mosaic tiles explained: glass vs ceramic, how many m2 your waterline needs, replacement cost from around R450 per m2, and the right adhesive and grout.

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Worker rolls blue coating onto drained plunge pool wall beside bucket.
BY Kwik Pools October 12, 2026 Comments (0)

Pool Paint: Epoxy vs Chlorinated Rubber and What a Repaint Costs

Epoxy or chlorinated rubber pool paint? Learn which one suits your pool, why they don't mix, how much paint you need and what a professional repaint costs.

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Completed paving around a rectangular swimming pool with large grey slabs and a cobble edge beside the house
BY Kwik Pools October 10, 2026 Comments (0)

Pool Coping: Bullnose, Square Edge and Stone Options Compared

Compare pool coping profiles and stones, see what pool coping costs per metre in Cape Town, and learn when coping replacement and new paving make sense.

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A worker inside a blue pool with a painted wall beyond.
BY Kwik Pools September 8, 2026 Comments (0)

New Fibreglass Pool Lining Aftercare: Your Handover Questions

New fibreglass pool lining aftercare should follow the resin and topcoat system actually installed in your pool. Get written confirmation of cure release, filling permission, suitable cleaning tools and initial water-care responsibilities. Do not apply a plaster start-up routine to a

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A long, narrow pool with a pale interior and curved steps.
BY Kwik Pools September 8, 2026 Comments (0)

New Marbelite Pool Aftercare: What to Confirm at Handover

New marbelite pool aftercare starts with a written handover, not a standard chemical recipe. Confirm the exact cementitious finish, who manages filling, which early water tests are required and when cleaning equipment may return. Keep the installer responsible for interpreting the

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Glossy blue empty pool with curved seating, dark blue mosaic band and metal handrail.
BY Kwik Pools September 8, 2026 Comments (0)

Pool Coating Cure Time: When Can You Refill?

Pool coating cure time must come from the exact coating system and the conditions in which it was applied. Touch dry does not mean ready for immersion, and the date the contractor finishes painting is not automatically the refill date. Confirm

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Empty pale blue rectangular pool with blue mosaic band and white cover on the adjacent paving.
BY Kwik Pools September 8, 2026 Comments (0)

Fibreglass Pool Wall Bulging: Why Not to Drain

Fibreglass pool wall bulging? Arrange a professional assessment of the shell and its surroundings, not a trial drain. Removing water can reduce the support and weight opposing external water pressure, making deformation or uplift worse. Stop swimming if the wall has

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A blue surface patch beside the tile band of an empty pool.
BY Kwik Pools September 8, 2026 Comments (0)

Fibreglass Pool Blisters: Osmosis or Surface Damage?

Fibreglass pool blisters are raised areas in the finish that need identification before you choose a repair. Some involve osmotic activity beneath the gelcoat; others may involve a later coating or a poorly bonded repair. Do not puncture them or drain

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Wide drained stained pool with broad steps, foreground coping slabs and raised brick patio.
BY Kwik Pools September 8, 2026 Comments (0)

Marbelite vs Fibreglass Pool Lining: Existing-Pool Guide

Marbelite vs fibreglass pool lining is a decision about the existing pool as much as the new finish. Start with the condition of the shell, old surface and fittings, then compare named systems with clear preparation and aftercare requirements. Neither option

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An open section beside a curved pool edge and surrounding paving.
BY Kwik Pools September 8, 2026 Comments (0)

Loose Pool Coping and Sunken Paving: What Needs Inspection?

Loose pool coping should be treated as an unstable edge until it has been inspected. Keep people away from rocking slabs and raised trip points, photograph the affected area from firm ground and arrange an assessment of the coping, its support

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