Public Swimming Pool Refurbishment — Proven Solution Since 1969
Public swimming pools — municipal pools, leisure pools, school pools — typically operate with budgets where variable maintenance, foreseeable maintenance, and strategic investments overlap. A refurbishment of the pool surface is one of the most impactful investments: it determines safety, hygiene, operational costs, and aesthetic appeal for 20–30 years.
ACRATON® Dolphin has been applied worldwide to hundreds of public pools since 1969. PoolFIX is the exclusive European distributor and helps municipalities and operators to plan a refurbishment optimally, both technically and economically.
Typical Initial Situation
A public municipal pool from the 1980s or 1990s, after 30 to 40 years of use, often exhibits: 5–15% loose tiles per inspection, cracked grout joints across the entire floor surface, local frost damage at the waterline (for outdoor pools), colour variations due to previous repairs, and increasing complaints about sharp edges and hygiene. The call for large-scale repair or replacement is then inevitable.
5-Phase Refurbishment Plan
1. Inspection and TCO Analysis — PoolFIX assesses the current condition and provides a 20-year TCO comparison between re-tiling and ACRATON® refurbishment. 2. Design and Colour Selection — utilisation of the AI Visualizer for administrative decision-making. 3. Tender and Applicator Selection — PoolFIX can provide a shortlist of certified applicators. 4. Execution in 2 to 4 weeks outside peak season. 5. Handover with datasheet, warranty terms, and maintenance advice.
Compliance and Regulations
Public pools are subject to specific requirements regarding water safety, anti-slip properties, and hygiene. ACRATON® Dolphin complies with European standards for recreational swimming facilities and can be combined with a structured topcoat for the required anti-slip classes on stairs and shallow areas.
References
PoolFIX has worked for decades with municipalities in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany and can suggest site visit references in your region upon request. Some of our oldest active references date back to the 1980s — still operational on the original coating, with one interim topcoat refurbishment since.
Calculate volume for your pool
Litres, pails and price estimate in seconds — pallet discount included.
Prices exclude VAT and shipping. Based on €40/L and the theoretical coverage from the datasheet (2.7 m²/L at 300 µm DFT).
Frequently asked questions
Do I need political approval?
Can the refurbishment be carried out with phased occupancy?
What warranty applies to public tenderers?
How does this fit into a tender procedure?
What aftercare is available for municipal operators?
Is there an impact analysis on usage?
Slight deviations between sample and final result may occur. No rights can be derived from this overview.
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