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Swimming PoolPaints
High performance coatings
DO’S AND DON’TS• Allow7daystocurebeforefillingthepool. Topreventdiscolourationduringthistime,promptlysoakupany pondingfromrainormoisture.• Pleasereadinstructionsatthebackofthecancarefully• Confirmifpoolconstructionhasbeencarriedouttoproperbuilding specificationsandpractices• Forsafetyreasons,ensureadequaterestintervalswhenpaintingover longperiods• Donotpaintwhenthesurfacetemperatureofthesubstrateisbelow 10orabove30°C,orinexcessivelyhumidorwindyconditions• Duringapplicationandcuring,arrangeforadequatecoverorprotection oftheareasbeingpaintedtopreventleavesandotherdebrisfromsettling onthewetsurfaces• Poolsinhighwatertableareasmustnotbepaintedduringthewetseason
• Toensurecolourconsistencyoverseveralcontainers,boxingis
recommended.
• PleasecontactAPCOforanyfurthertechnicalinformationrequired
DisclaimerThisguideisdesignedtoserveasanaidinorganisingyourproject–fromidentifyingpaintrelatedsuppliesandequipment,toinformingyouaboutthevariouspaintdetailsthatresultinabetterfinish.However,informationincludedinthisguidedoesnotprecludetheneedforreadinginstructionsaccompanyingallproductsmentioned.Theinformationandsuggestionsaregiveningoodfaithandwithoutwarrantyimpliedorotherwise.Themanufacturerdoesnotassumeanyliabilityforanylossorinjuryresultingfromtheuseofthisproduct.Wereservetherighttorevisewithoutnotice,information,specificationorcoloursapplicabletotheseproducts.
PAINTING TIPSHOW TO PAINT YOUR POOL IN HOT WEATHERBeforenoon,allconcretestructuresandplastersurfacesareexhalingairasthe
surfaceisbeingwarmedupbythesun(theairmayalsocontainvaryingdegrees
ofmoisture).
If chlorinated rubber is appliedbefore theconcrete iswarmedup, itmay skin
overbeforetheairhashadachancetoescape.Astheairisgraduallywarmed
bythesun,itwillexpandandcausethepaintcoatingtoblisterbecauseitcannot
escape.Whenevertroubleisexperiencedalongtheselines,thepaintingshould
bedeferreduntiltheheatofthedayhaspassedandtheconcreteisstartingto
cooloff.Atthispointthestructureisinhalingairandthedangerofanyblisters
developingisataminimum.
PoolPaintscontainrelativelyquick-evaporatingsolvents.However,wheneverthe
paintisappliedtoasurfaceexposedtoahotsun,askinformsonthesurface
ofthepaintbeforethesolventshavehadanopportunitytoevaporate.Thus,the
trappedsolventsformgaseswhichexpand,causingbubblesorblisterstoappear.
Itshouldbekeptinmindthatthetemperaturesinsideanemptypoolcanbeas
muchas10-15degreeswarmerthantheair.
Iftheblistersformwhilepainting,thebestwaytodealwiththemistopaintthem
overlightlywithabrushdippedinthinner.Thiswillmaketheblisterscollapseby
dissolvingthepaintandcauseittopenetratedeeperintothepores.Blistersthat
areseveraldaysoldshouldbescrapedoffthebareconcreteandtouchedupwith
athinprimingcoat.Chlorinatedrubbermaybethinnedasmuchas50%.
Acertainamountofsolventevaporates fromthepaintduringapplication.Care
shouldbetakentomaintaintheoriginalconsistencyofchlorinatedrubberbythe
additionofthinnerastheworkprogresses.Themoreheavilythematerialisapplied,
themoreblistersareapttooccur.Ontheotherhand,thematerialshouldnotbe
thinnedoutexcessively.Threethincoatsareeasiertoapplyinhotweatherthan
twocoatsatthenormalconsistency.Eachnewcoatpartlydissolvesthelastone
andthenskinsoverrapidly,imprisoningsolventsandair.Consequently,thethicker
thecoating,themoretimeisrequiredfortheimprisonedsolventstoevaporate.
Topaintapoolwithchlorinatedrubberorepoxypaint,thepoolsurfacemustbe
extremelydry.Beforepainting,youshouldperformthe“condensationtest”.To
determinedrynessofthepoolsurface,performthissimpletest:
• Ducttape50mmx50mmpiecesoftransparentplastictothedeependwall
andfloorandonseveralotherareasofthepool.
• Waitthreehourstodetermineifcondensationhasformedunderneaththe
plastic.Ifcondensationhasformedunderneaththeplasticthenthesurface
isnotdryenoughtopaint.Removetheplasticandwait24hourstoperform
thetestagain.
• Continuewiththetestuntilnocondensationformsunderneaththeplastic
afterthethree-hourwaitperiod.Thisensuresthesurfaceisdryenoughto
applyepoxyorchlorinatedrubberpaint.
HOW TO DETERMINE IF YOUR POOL IS DRY ENOUGH TO PAINT
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MANUFACTURED BYAPCO COATINGS NZ LTD
14RonDriverPlace,EastTamaki,Auckland0800BUYAPCOor08002892726
Ifyouwouldlikeyourpooltolookinvitingandrefreshingallyearthrough,ApcoCoatingshasjusttherightwaytohelpyoudecorateandprotectit–thePoolkoteway.Choosingtherightkindof
paintforswimmingpoolsdependsonvariousfactors–typeofpoolsurface,usageofpoolchemicals,levelofmaintenance,weatherconditions,etc.Poolkoteintroduces
paintsthatofferhighdurability,lowmaintenanceandgoodlooks.Poolkoteofferstwoproductsinitsrange–PoolkoteChlorinatedRubberPaint
andPitakoteEpoxyPaint,bothofferinggoodlooksanddurability.SochoosetherightPoolkotepaintforyourswimmingpool
andbeassuredofyourenjoymentforyears...andyears!
WANT YOUR POOL TO LOOK COOL?
DISCLAIMERColoursshownonthiscardareonlyastrueasmodernprintingprocessesallow.
Further,facingmayoccuronexposuretosunlightandsomechemicals,especiallyinthecaseofdarkcolours.Coloursalsolookdifferentunderwater.
Choose the right kind of pool paint.....
Surface Preparation
Surface Preparation
Surface Preparation
Surface Preparation
Poolkoteoffersyousystemsthatcatertoyourspecificneeds.Forconcretetypeswimmingpools,PoolkoteChlorinatedRubberPaintisanidealchoice.PitakoteEpoxyPaintisatwo-packpolyamidecuredepoxycoatingwithprovenlong-termprotectionforconcreteandfibreglasstypepools.Epoxyisrelativelyharderwithextremelylowwaterandwatervapourpermeability,andismoresuitablewheredurabilityisrequired.
?I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TYPE OF PAINT IS CURRENTLY ON MY POOL...HOW CAN I FIND OUT
IF YOUR POOL IS CURRENTLY PAINTED BUT YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TYPE OF PAINT IS ON IT, YOU CAN PERFORM A TEST TO FIND OUT:Wipeonsomesolventalcoholandxyleneinaninconspicuousarea.
• Ifthecoatingsoftensunderthealcohol(methylatedspirits),itisprobablyawaterbasedcoating.• Ifthecoatingsoftensunderxylene,itisprobablyachlorinatedrubberpoolpaint.• Ifthereisnosofteningundereithersolvent,itisprobablyanepoxypoolpaint.
Ifthepoolpaintisinpoorconditionand/orthepoolhasbeenrepaintedmany,manytimes,yourbestoptionistoremovethepaintcompletelyandstartfromabaresurface.Thebestwaytoremovepaintisviasandblasting.
Youwillhavenowdeterminedwhattypeofpaintyourpoolhasbeenpaintedin.If thepoolpaint is inpoor conditionand/or thepoolhasbeenrepaintedmany,manytimes,yourbestoptionistoremovethepaintcompletelyandstartfromabaresurface.Thebestwaytoremovepaint isviasandblasting.Surfacepreparation isthesinglemostimportantthingintheapplicationofanypaintproduct.Thepaintyouapplyisonlyas good as the quality of the surface you areapplying it to! Please wear eye protection andavapormaskandrubbergloveswhenapplyingor working with any paints, thinners or acids,cleanersorpowerwashingequipment.
PAINTING CONCRETE POOL SURFACES
P A I N T I N G FIBREGLASSPOOLS O R S PA S
PREVIOUSLY PAINTED POOLS Scrub the entire pool down withaDegreasingSolutiontoremoveallalgae,oils,dirt,chalking,peelingor loosepaint. It is recommended topressurewash thepoolduring thisprocess.Useagoodhardscrubbingbrushontheendofahandletoscrubthesurfacewith.Rinse,thoroughlywithfreshwaterandremovethewaterfrompool.
Paintedsurfaceswillneedtobeabradedoncethesurfaceisclean.
If you need tomake any surface repairs to the surfacewith an epoxy fillercompound,itisrecommendedtodothisnext,afterthesurfaceisdried.
NEW CONCRETE:Newconcretemustcurefor28days.Allbareconcrete/plastersurfacesshouldbeacidetchedwitha15-20%solutionofhydrochloricacid(spiritsofsalts)toachieveamediumgradesandpaperfinishonthebareconcreteorplasterandthiscanalsohelptoremovemineraldepositsonpreviouslypaintedepoxysurfaces.Pouracidsintowater,ratherthanaddingwaterintotheacid.Useahardscrubbrushtoapplyacidandwatersolution.Rinsesurfacecompletelyandremovethewaterfrompool.Remembertowearsafetygoggles,maskandgloves.
FINAL STEP Neutralize / rinse with degreaser and fresh water. Allowsurfacetodrycompletelybeforeapplyingpaint.5‘norain’daysisstandard.Followthemanufacturerslabelrecommendationsonanysurfacepreparation.Thepoolsurfacemaybecomeveryslickanddangerous,soweartheproperattireandshoes.
YoucanuseEpoxyOrChlorinatedPaint
Colo
ur S
elec
tion
Lagoon
MountainBlue
DarkWater
OceanBlue
ParadiseBlue
DeepAzure
*
*
*
PitakotePoolkote*
The foundation to a great finish...OLD SURFACES Thepoolsubstrateshouldbeingoodcondition.Repairasnecessary;levelthesurfaceandsandtocreategoodadhesionforfollowingcoats.TheonlyexceptionishardandfullyattachedChlorinatedRubber,whichwhencleanedanddried,isdirectlyre-coatablewithPoolkoteChlorinatedRubberPaint.Incasesofpaintinpoorcondition,coatingsandadhesivesmustbecompletelyremovedand/orthesurfacesandblastedpriortore-coating.Thesurfacetobere-coatedshouldbecompletelyfreeofcontaminants(bodygrease,suntanlotions,oilandgrease,algae,depositsfromwatertreatment,calciumcarbonate,etc.)Andfreeofanytracesofproductsusedtoremovethesecontaminants.Thesurfaceshouldbefreeofanydewordampness,bestensuredbypaintingintemperaturesbetween15oCand24oC.NEW SURFACES Thesurfaceshouldbegiventimetodryandcurecompletely.Thefinalconcretelayerallowedtocurethoroughly,oryoumayfaceblisteringandfailurethroughmoistureandosmoticstress.Ensurethattheconcreteiscuredforaminimumof28dayspriortopainting.Donotapplytodampconcrete.
NOTE: Contact your local stockist or Apco Coatings for advice on specific painting conditions relevant to your local area. It is advisable to sandblast all old unsound surfaces. Treat sandblasted surfaces as you would a new surface.
Surface Preparation
PAINTING FIBREGLASS POOLS OR SPAS STEP 1 Scrub theentirepooldownwithaDegreasingSolution to removeallalgae,oils,dirt,chalking,peelingor loosepaint. It isrecommendedtopowerwashthepoolduringthisprocess.Useagoodhardscrubbingbrushontheendofahandletoscrubthesurfacewith.Rinse,thoroughlywithwaterandremovewaterfrompool.
STEP 2 Sandthesurfaceinstraightlineswith80gritsandpaper.Donotuseanorbitalsander.Removedustwithadampcloth.
STEP 3 ApplytwocoatsofPitakoteHighBuildEpoxyPoolPainttothefibreglasspoolorspa.2 3
Ifyouwouldlikeyourpooltolookinvitingandrefreshingallyearthrough,ApcoCoatingshasjusttherightwaytohelpyoudecorateandprotectit–thePoolkoteway.Choosingtherightkindof
paintforswimmingpoolsdependsonvariousfactors–typeofpoolsurface,usageofpoolchemicals,levelofmaintenance,weatherconditions,etc.Poolkoteintroduces
paintsthatofferhighdurability,lowmaintenanceandgoodlooks.Poolkoteofferstwoproductsinitsrange–PoolkoteChlorinatedRubberPaint
andPitakoteEpoxyPaint,bothofferinggoodlooksanddurability.SochoosetherightPoolkotepaintforyourswimmingpool
andbeassuredofyourenjoymentforyears...andyears!
WANT YOUR POOL TO LOOK COOL?
DISCLAIMERColoursshownonthiscardareonlyastrueasmodernprintingprocessesallow.
Further,facingmayoccuronexposuretosunlightandsomechemicals,especiallyinthecaseofdarkcolours.Coloursalsolookdifferentunderwater.
Choose the right kind of pool paint.....
Surface Preparation
Surface Preparation
Surface Preparation
Surface Preparation
Poolkoteoffersyousystemsthatcatertoyourspecificneeds.Forconcretetypeswimmingpools,PoolkoteChlorinatedRubberPaintisanidealchoice.PitakoteEpoxyPaintisatwo-packpolyamidecuredepoxycoatingwithprovenlong-termprotectionforconcreteandfibreglasstypepools.Epoxyisrelativelyharderwithextremelylowwaterandwatervapourpermeability,andismoresuitablewheredurabilityisrequired.
?I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TYPE OF PAINT IS CURRENTLY ON MY POOL...HOW CAN I FIND OUT
IF YOUR POOL IS CURRENTLY PAINTED BUT YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TYPE OF PAINT IS ON IT, YOU CAN PERFORM A TEST TO FIND OUT:Wipeonsomesolventalcoholandxyleneinaninconspicuousarea.
• Ifthecoatingsoftensunderthealcohol(methylatedspirits),itisprobablyawaterbasedcoating.• Ifthecoatingsoftensunderxylene,itisprobablyachlorinatedrubberpoolpaint.• Ifthereisnosofteningundereithersolvent,itisprobablyanepoxypoolpaint.
Ifthepoolpaintisinpoorconditionand/orthepoolhasbeenrepaintedmany,manytimes,yourbestoptionistoremovethepaintcompletelyandstartfromabaresurface.Thebestwaytoremovepaintisviasandblasting.
Youwillhavenowdeterminedwhattypeofpaintyourpoolhasbeenpaintedin.If thepoolpaint is inpoor conditionand/or thepoolhasbeenrepaintedmany,manytimes,yourbestoptionistoremovethepaintcompletelyandstartfromabaresurface.Thebestwaytoremovepaint isviasandblasting.Surfacepreparation isthesinglemostimportantthingintheapplicationofanypaintproduct.Thepaintyouapplyisonlyas good as the quality of the surface you areapplying it to! Please wear eye protection andavapormaskandrubbergloveswhenapplyingor working with any paints, thinners or acids,cleanersorpowerwashingequipment.
PAINTING CONCRETE POOL SURFACES
P A I N T I N G FIBREGLASSPOOLS O R S PA S
PREVIOUSLY PAINTED POOLS Scrub the entire pool down withaDegreasingSolutiontoremoveallalgae,oils,dirt,chalking,peelingor loosepaint. It is recommended topressurewash thepoolduring thisprocess.Useagoodhardscrubbingbrushontheendofahandletoscrubthesurfacewith.Rinse,thoroughlywithfreshwaterandremovethewaterfrompool.
Paintedsurfaceswillneedtobeabradedoncethesurfaceisclean.
If you need tomake any surface repairs to the surfacewith an epoxy fillercompound,itisrecommendedtodothisnext,afterthesurfaceisdried.
NEW CONCRETE:Newconcretemustcurefor28days.Allbareconcrete/plastersurfacesshouldbeacidetchedwitha15-20%solutionofhydrochloricacid(spiritsofsalts)toachieveamediumgradesandpaperfinishonthebareconcreteorplasterandthiscanalsohelptoremovemineraldepositsonpreviouslypaintedepoxysurfaces.Pouracidsintowater,ratherthanaddingwaterintotheacid.Useahardscrubbrushtoapplyacidandwatersolution.Rinsesurfacecompletelyandremovethewaterfrompool.Remembertowearsafetygoggles,maskandgloves.
FINAL STEP Neutralize / rinse with degreaser and fresh water. Allowsurfacetodrycompletelybeforeapplyingpaint.5‘norain’daysisstandard.Followthemanufacturerslabelrecommendationsonanysurfacepreparation.Thepoolsurfacemaybecomeveryslickanddangerous,soweartheproperattireandshoes.
YoucanuseEpoxyOrChlorinatedPaint
Colo
ur S
elec
tion
Lagoon
MountainBlue
DarkWater
OceanBlue
ParadiseBlue
DeepAzure
*
*
*
PitakotePoolkote*
The foundation to a great finish...OLD SURFACES Thepoolsubstrateshouldbeingoodcondition.Repairasnecessary;levelthesurfaceandsandtocreategoodadhesionforfollowingcoats.TheonlyexceptionishardandfullyattachedChlorinatedRubber,whichwhencleanedanddried,isdirectlyre-coatablewithPoolkoteChlorinatedRubberPaint.Incasesofpaintinpoorcondition,coatingsandadhesivesmustbecompletelyremovedand/orthesurfacesandblastedpriortore-coating.Thesurfacetobere-coatedshouldbecompletelyfreeofcontaminants(bodygrease,suntanlotions,oilandgrease,algae,depositsfromwatertreatment,calciumcarbonate,etc.)Andfreeofanytracesofproductsusedtoremovethesecontaminants.Thesurfaceshouldbefreeofanydewordampness,bestensuredbypaintingintemperaturesbetween15oCand24oC.NEW SURFACES Thesurfaceshouldbegiventimetodryandcurecompletely.Thefinalconcretelayerallowedtocurethoroughly,oryoumayfaceblisteringandfailurethroughmoistureandosmoticstress.Ensurethattheconcreteiscuredforaminimumof28dayspriortopainting.Donotapplytodampconcrete.
NOTE: Contact your local stockist or Apco Coatings for advice on specific painting conditions relevant to your local area. It is advisable to sandblast all old unsound surfaces. Treat sandblasted surfaces as you would a new surface.
Surface Preparation
PAINTING FIBREGLASS POOLS OR SPAS STEP 1 Scrub theentirepooldownwithaDegreasingSolution to removeallalgae,oils,dirt,chalking,peelingor loosepaint. It isrecommendedtopowerwashthepoolduringthisprocess.Useagoodhardscrubbingbrushontheendofahandletoscrubthesurfacewith.Rinse,thoroughlywithwaterandremovewaterfrompool.
STEP 2 Sandthesurfaceinstraightlineswith80gritsandpaper.Donotuseanorbitalsander.Removedustwithadampcloth.
STEP 3 ApplytwocoatsofPitakoteHighBuildEpoxyPoolPainttothefibreglasspoolorspa.2 3
DISCLAIMER:Although the facts and suggestions in this publication are based on our own research and are believed reliable, we cannot assume any responsibility for performance or results obtained thorough the use of our products herein described, nor do we accept any liability for loss or damages directly caused by our products. The user is held to check the quality, safety and all other properties of our product prior to use. Nothing herein is to be taken as permission, inducement or recommendation to practice any patented invention without a license.
DeepAzureParadiseBlueOceanBlue
CHLORINATED RUBBER PAINTPOOLKOTE
HOW TO APPLY CHLORINATED RUBBER PAINT
PLEASE FOLLOW ALL SURFACE PREP INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE APPLYING ALL PAINT Chlorinated rubbercoatingshavebeenusedforyearsonmoreswimmingpoolsthananyothertypeofpaint.Theyareeasiertoapplythanepoxiesandprovideasmoothsurfacethatiseasytocleanandmaintain.Beingthepaintofchoiceforresidentialandcommercialuse,chlorinatedrubbercoatingsalsooffertheaddedadvantageofrecoatabilityoverpreviouslypaintedchlorinatedrubbersurfaces.Note:Chlorinatedrubberisnotforuseonspas,whirlpoolsorotherfibreglasssurfaces.
Chlorinatedrubberpoolpaintsareexcellentforrecoatingpreviouslypaintedchlorinatedrubbersurfaces.Theywillalsoperformwellonbareconcreteorplaster.Becauseofthenatureoftheirmanufacture,chlorinatedrubberpaintsarelowsolids,highsolventproducts.Therefore,careneedstobetakentoapplythesepaintsinathinfilmtodrysurfaces.Ifyourpool’spaintsystemhasmorethan10coatsofpaint(over200microns),considersandblastingtheoldpaintcompletelyoff.
Thebestwaytoapplyourpoolpaintsiswitharoller.Usenomorethan6mmnapmohair,lambskin,phenoliccoreroller.Applychlorinatedrubberatrecommendedcoverage.DONOTapplytoothickly.
Idealtemperaturesforapplicationarebetween12-30°C.Avoidpaintingindirectsunlight.Refertothebackpage–‘HowtoPaintyourPoolinHotWeather’.
Ifrainoccursduringanypartofthepaintprocess,allowanextradayofdrytimeforeachdayofrain.
Chlorinatedrubbercoverageis8to14m2perlitreonfirstcoatand12to18m2perlitreonsecondcoatorrecoats.
Allow7daystocurebeforefillingthepool.
ENJOY AFFORDABLE PROTECTION....
FINISH SmoothappearanceSURFACE ConcreteAPPLICATION Easytoapplybyroller,brushorairlesssprayPERMEABILITY VerylowwaterandwatervapourpermeabilityRESISTANCE Excellentresistancetoallpoolchemicals. NotconducivetofungusorbacterialgrowthVALUE Costeffective
POOLKOTECOLOUR SELECTION
4 5DISCLAIMER:Coloursshownonthiscardareonlyastrueasmodernprintingprocessesallow.Further,facingmayoccuronexposuretosunlightandsomechemicals,especiallyinthecaseofdarkcolours.Coloursalsolookdifferentunderwater.
This product is a premium quality swimming pool paint based on pure chlorinated rubber. It is quick drying and easy to apply. It provides a hardwearing and durable finish, which can be easily cleaned. The product has excellent resistance to acids, chlorine, oxidizing and bleaching agents.
SURFACE PREPARATION (as per page 3) Thesurfacemustbecleanandsound. Thecontaminants likebodygrease,suntan lotion,oiletcshouldbecompletelyremovedbydegreasingandcleaning.Allowcompletedrying.Thesurfaceshouldberoughenoughtoenablegoodadhesion.(approx.60grit).Newconcretesurfacemustbefullycuredandtreatedbeforeapplicationofthisproduct.Ifpaintingoveroldandfullycuredchlorinatedrubber,thisproductcanbeapplieddirectlyafterdegreasingandcleaning.
APPLICATION Stir the content thoroughly using a broad paddle. On a bareconcreteandcement render,applyfirstcoatwith20%dilutionwithThinners6.01tosealthesurface.Followwith1-2fullcoatsun-thinned.Ensureminimum16hoursrecoatinginterval.Donotpaintwhenthetemperatureismorethan30oCandalsoinwindyconditions.Incaseofrepainting,applyoneortwofullcoatsdependingontheconditionofoldpaint.
METHOD OF APPLICATION Apply by Brush, Roller or Air-less Spray.Pleaseusethemethodbestsuitedtoyourrequirementandskill.
FLAMMABILITY & TRANSPORT INFORMATION Highlyflammable,Dangerousgoodsclause3.2Flashpointlessthan25oCUN1263PGIII
SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS Donotapplywhensurface temperatureis below 10oC.Allow the paint to dry fully. Forced ventilation is necessary in coldconditions.Thesurfaceshouldbefreefromdewanddampnessbeforeandduringdrying.AlwaysusetherecommendedThinner6.01fordilutionandcleaning.PleaseaskforandobtaininstructionsheetfromApcoCoatingsbeforepainting.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
GlossLevel: SemiGloss
SolventResistance: Beingthermoplastic,filmsensitivetowards
alcohol&aromatichydrocarbons.
Toxicity: Dryfilmisnon-toxic&leadfree.
SolventforThinning&CleanUp: Thinner601.Useupto20%thinner
dependingonweatherconditions.
TheoreticalCoverage: 8m2/litrepercoat.Practicalcoveragewill
dependonsurfaceprofile,methodof
application&losses.
DryingTime(at25oC&RH60%): Touchdry:About30minutes.
Recoat:16hours.
CoolerTemperatures,higherfilmthickness
orhigherhumidityconditionswillrequire
longerdryingtime.
Packsavailable: 10L,4L
OceanBlue,ParadiseBlue,DeepAzure
COLOUR RANGE
LIMITATIONSPoolkoteChlorinatedRubberisnotrecommendedfor:• Fibre-glass(unlesssealedwithepoxyfirst)• Heatedpools• Saltwaterpools• Spapools
DISCLAIMER:Although the facts and suggestions in this publication are based on our own research and are believed reliable, we cannot assume any responsibility for performance or results obtained thorough the use of our products herein described, nor do we accept any liability for loss or damages directly caused by our products. The user is held to check the quality, safety and all other properties of our product prior to use. Nothing herein is to be taken as permission, inducement or recommendation to practice any patented invention without a license.
DeepAzureParadiseBlueOceanBlue
CHLORINATED RUBBER PAINTPOOLKOTE
HOW TO APPLY CHLORINATED RUBBER PAINT
PLEASE FOLLOW ALL SURFACE PREP INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE APPLYING ALL PAINT Chlorinated rubbercoatingshavebeenusedforyearsonmoreswimmingpoolsthananyothertypeofpaint.Theyareeasiertoapplythanepoxiesandprovideasmoothsurfacethatiseasytocleanandmaintain.Beingthepaintofchoiceforresidentialandcommercialuse,chlorinatedrubbercoatingsalsooffertheaddedadvantageofrecoatabilityoverpreviouslypaintedchlorinatedrubbersurfaces.Note:Chlorinatedrubberisnotforuseonspas,whirlpoolsorotherfibreglasssurfaces.
Chlorinatedrubberpoolpaintsareexcellentforrecoatingpreviouslypaintedchlorinatedrubbersurfaces.Theywillalsoperformwellonbareconcreteorplaster.Becauseofthenatureoftheirmanufacture,chlorinatedrubberpaintsarelowsolids,highsolventproducts.Therefore,careneedstobetakentoapplythesepaintsinathinfilmtodrysurfaces.Ifyourpool’spaintsystemhasmorethan10coatsofpaint(over200microns),considersandblastingtheoldpaintcompletelyoff.
Thebestwaytoapplyourpoolpaintsiswitharoller.Usenomorethan6mmnapmohair,lambskin,phenoliccoreroller.Applychlorinatedrubberatrecommendedcoverage.DONOTapplytoothickly.
Idealtemperaturesforapplicationarebetween12-30°C.Avoidpaintingindirectsunlight.Refertothebackpage–‘HowtoPaintyourPoolinHotWeather’.
Ifrainoccursduringanypartofthepaintprocess,allowanextradayofdrytimeforeachdayofrain.
Chlorinatedrubbercoverageis8to14m2perlitreonfirstcoatand12to18m2perlitreonsecondcoatorrecoats.
Allow7daystocurebeforefillingthepool.
ENJOY AFFORDABLE PROTECTION....
FINISH SmoothappearanceSURFACE ConcreteAPPLICATION Easytoapplybyroller,brushorairlesssprayPERMEABILITY VerylowwaterandwatervapourpermeabilityRESISTANCE Excellentresistancetoallpoolchemicals. NotconducivetofungusorbacterialgrowthVALUE Costeffective
POOLKOTECOLOUR SELECTION
4 5DISCLAIMER:Coloursshownonthiscardareonlyastrueasmodernprintingprocessesallow.Further,facingmayoccuronexposuretosunlightandsomechemicals,especiallyinthecaseofdarkcolours.Coloursalsolookdifferentunderwater.
This product is a premium quality swimming pool paint based on pure chlorinated rubber. It is quick drying and easy to apply. It provides a hardwearing and durable finish, which can be easily cleaned. The product has excellent resistance to acids, chlorine, oxidizing and bleaching agents.
SURFACE PREPARATION (as per page 3) Thesurfacemustbecleanandsound. Thecontaminants likebodygrease,suntan lotion,oiletcshouldbecompletelyremovedbydegreasingandcleaning.Allowcompletedrying.Thesurfaceshouldberoughenoughtoenablegoodadhesion.(approx.60grit).Newconcretesurfacemustbefullycuredandtreatedbeforeapplicationofthisproduct.Ifpaintingoveroldandfullycuredchlorinatedrubber,thisproductcanbeapplieddirectlyafterdegreasingandcleaning.
APPLICATION Stir the content thoroughly using a broad paddle. On a bareconcreteandcement render,applyfirstcoatwith20%dilutionwithThinners6.01tosealthesurface.Followwith1-2fullcoatsun-thinned.Ensureminimum16hoursrecoatinginterval.Donotpaintwhenthetemperatureismorethan30oCandalsoinwindyconditions.Incaseofrepainting,applyoneortwofullcoatsdependingontheconditionofoldpaint.
METHOD OF APPLICATION Apply by Brush, Roller or Air-less Spray.Pleaseusethemethodbestsuitedtoyourrequirementandskill.
FLAMMABILITY & TRANSPORT INFORMATION Highlyflammable,Dangerousgoodsclause3.2Flashpointlessthan25oCUN1263PGIII
SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS Donotapplywhensurface temperatureis below 10oC.Allow the paint to dry fully. Forced ventilation is necessary in coldconditions.Thesurfaceshouldbefreefromdewanddampnessbeforeandduringdrying.AlwaysusetherecommendedThinner6.01fordilutionandcleaning.PleaseaskforandobtaininstructionsheetfromApcoCoatingsbeforepainting.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
GlossLevel: SemiGloss
SolventResistance: Beingthermoplastic,filmsensitivetowards
alcohol&aromatichydrocarbons.
Toxicity: Dryfilmisnon-toxic&leadfree.
SolventforThinning&CleanUp: Thinner601.Useupto20%thinner
dependingonweatherconditions.
TheoreticalCoverage: 8m2/litrepercoat.Practicalcoveragewill
dependonsurfaceprofile,methodof
application&losses.
DryingTime(at25oC&RH60%): Touchdry:About30minutes.
Recoat:16hours.
CoolerTemperatures,higherfilmthickness
orhigherhumidityconditionswillrequire
longerdryingtime.
Packsavailable: 10L,4L
OceanBlue,ParadiseBlue,DeepAzure
COLOUR RANGE
LIMITATIONSPoolkoteChlorinatedRubberisnotrecommendedfor:• Fibre-glass(unlesssealedwithepoxyfirst)• Heatedpools• Saltwaterpools• Spapools
ResinType: EpoxypolyaminePigments: Titaniumdioxideandinertfillers.Colour: Seecolourcard.No.ofCoats: 2coatsminappliedat250micronpercoatDry-Time: 8-10hrtouchdry,16-24hrovercoat.Fullcure7days.Coverage: 3-6m2/kg-Seecoverageguide. 3kgPacksize:PartA2.5kgPartB500gm(5:1mixratio)PotLife: 2hoursFlashPoint: Flammablewhenmixed14ºCThinner: *Thinner603–useforairlessspray,cleanuporadd5%to thefinalcoattoimproveapplicationandflow.Donotadd anyThinneruntiltheHardenerhasbeenmixedin&leftfor aminimumof5minutes.
DURABLE, LONG TERM PROTECTIONFINISH VeryhardandsmoothappearanceSURFACE FibreglassandconcreteAPPLICATION Applybyroller,brushorairlesssprayPERMEABILITY ExtremelylowwaterandwatervapourpermeabilityRESISTANCE Toimpactandabrasion:Excellent Toacids,aqueousalkalisandallpoolchemicals:Excellent NotconducivetofungusorbacterialgrowthVALUE Verylong-termdurability
TECHNICAL DATA
LIMITATIONS• Forfloors,Pitakoteisforinterioruseonly• PitakoteEpoxyisnotrecommendedforareasabovethewaterline,asthe
glosswillchalk• Onlycasualspillageresistancetoconcentratedacidsandvegetableoils.• Pleasereadandunderstandapplicationinstructionsthoroughly.• Steelsurfacesmayrequireasand-blast.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:• Excellentadhesiontoconcrete,fibreglassorsteelsurfaces.SwimmingPools,Spapools,floorsandwallsforfreezingworks, healthinstitutions,dairycompanies,mostwellpreparedsurfaces.• Maybeappliedtodampsurfaces• Resistschemicals,mineraloilsandpetrol.• Highbuildtile-likehardness,seamlessandhygienic.• Availableinarangeoffactorytintedcolours–seecolourcard.• Maybeovercoatedwithsolventorwaterbornetopcoats.
COVERAGEPitakote100%SolidsHighBuildEpoxyspreadratecovers3m2–6m2perlitreonbare,sandblasted,orroughsurfaces.Secondcoatspreadrate7m2–9m2perlitre.
Epoxypoolpaintsarebestappliedbya10mmnapdacronrollersleeve.Applyepoxiesatrecommendedspreadrates.Idealtemperaturesforapplicationarebetween10°Cand30°C.Surfacetemperatureshouldbeatleast10°C.Ifrainoccursduringanypartofthepaintprocess,allowanextradayofdrytimeforeachdayofrain.Rainormoisturewillaffectthetoplayeroffreshpaintfilmbycausingaslightflatfinishorwhitepatches.Ifallprevioussurfacepreparationanddrytimeshavebeenadheredto,youcaneitherapplyalightcoatoffreshpaintorwipetheaffectedareaswithasmallamountoftherecommendedthinner.Itisrecommendedtouseanon-skidadditivetothepaintforshallowpoolstohelpreduceliabilityonpossibleinjuriessustainedifapersonslipsandfalls.Epoxypaintsurfacescanbeveryslipperyandcautionshouldbeusedintheapplicationtostepswithoutanon-skidadditive.Normalpaintcuringtimeis7drydaysbeforefillingthepoolwithwater.
HOW TO APPLY EPOXY POOL PAINT
PITAKOTECOLOUR SELECTION
DarkWaterMountainBlueLagoon
PITAKOTE
BEFORE APPLYINGanyepoxypoolpaintsmixtheseparatecansofpaintandcatalystthoroughlybeforemixingthemtogether.AftermixingpartsA&Bcanstogether,letthemixedpaintsitfor5minutespriortouse.Thisinductiontimeisbasedon20°Cand50%relativehumidity.Lowertemperatureswillrequirelongerinductiontimes.Lowertemperaturesandhigherhumiditywillaffectthefinalcureofthecoating.Highbuildepoxieshaveapotlifeof2-3hours.
Apco Pitakote High Build Epoxy Coating is a two-pack solvent free epoxy coating for pools & floors. Pitakote is formulated for use where chemical and abrasive resistance is necessary. It can be used where hygiene requirements of the highest standard are needed and give a smooth finish on properly prepared surfaces.
6 7DISCLAIMER:Coloursshownonthiscardareonlyastrueasmodernprintingprocessesallow.Further,facingmayoccuronexposureto
sunlightandsomechemicals,especiallyinthecaseofdarkcolours.Coloursalsolookdifferentunderwater.
SURFACE PREPARATION (as per page 3) Thoroughsurfacepreparationisessentialforadhesionandlongtermperformanceofthepaint.Allsurfacesshouldbe freeofcontaminants.ThesamegoesforPitakoteHi-buildepoxyCoatingbut isconsiderablymorecrucial.
APPLICATIONMaybeappliedbystiffbristledbrush,10mmnaprollersleeveorairlessspray(refersprayapplicationrecommendationsbelow).Donot‘overroll’or‘overwork’thepaintwhenapplyingbyrollersleeve!
IMPORTANT Do not apply at temperatures below 13ºC. Do not exceed therecommendedpaintapplicationspreadrates.Propersurfacepreparationisessential.PitakoteHi-BuildEpoxyCoatingpartA(base)andpartB(catalyst)mustbeverywellmixedtogether.Thepot-lifeoruseabletimevariesaccordingtocolourandambienttemperature,between2-4hoursonly.
Donotapplyifrainisforecastwithin6–8hoursafteryourapplication.Rainwillnotaffectthecureofthecoatingbutifthefilmisstilluncured,un-reactedactivatorwillmixwiththewatertoformawhite“bloom”orprecipitate.Likewise,asuddendropintemperaturetowardseveningmaycreatedewwhichcouldhavethesameeffect.Itisthereforebesttostartpaintingwhenthesunisonthepoolandstoppaintingintheearlyafternoon.
AftermixingthepartAwithpartB,leavethemixturefor5minutesbeforeusing.DonotaddanyThinneruntiltheHardenerhasbeenmixedin&leftforaminimumof5minutes.
HEALTH AND SAFETY (Pleaserefer toMaterialSafetyDataSheetbeforeusing)Materialisflammable,especiallywhenmixed,keepawayfromnakedflame.Avoidbreathingvapours,especiallywhenmixed.Avoidasmuchaspossiblecontactwith skin, itwill irritate sensitive skins,whichmaybecome sensitized, alwaysuseneoprenegloves.Ifspilledineyes,seekmedicalattentionimmediately.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
AirlessSprayUnit: WagnerFinish207,Everspray4500,700HTipSize: MaxiTipMT621orStdTip009621Gunfilter: White(50mesh)OperatingPressure: 3500p.s.i.
COVERAGE GUIDESmoothSteelorfibreglass: Upto18m²per3kgKit.SandblastedSteel: Upto16-17m²per3kgKit.SmoothConcreteFloors: Upto16-17m²per3kgKit.ScabbledConcrete,PittedSteelandroughSwimmingPool: Upto14m²per3kgKit.Previouslypaintedconcreteblocks: Upto15m²per3kgKit.Timber: Upto12m²per3kgKit.NewConcreteBlocks: Upto10m²per3kgKit.
AIRLESS SPRAY APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS Thintheproduct5%withPitakotethinner603andmixwell*.Thiswillgiveanevenspraypatternandgoodcoverage.TheWagnerFinish207willspraytheproductbutwesuggestforverylargeprojectsusethemodel700H.
DISCLAIMER:Although the facts and suggestions in this publication are based on our own research and are believed reliable, we cannot assume any responsibility for performance or results obtained thorough the use of our products herein described, nor do we accept any liability for loss or damages directly caused by our products. The user is held to check the quality, safety and all other properties of our product prior to use. Nothing herein is to be taken as permission, inducement or recommendation to practice any patented invention without a license.
ResinType: EpoxypolyaminePigments: Titaniumdioxideandinertfillers.Colour: Seecolourcard.No.ofCoats: 2coatsminappliedat250micronpercoatDry-Time: 8-10hrtouchdry,16-24hrovercoat.Fullcure7days.Coverage: 3-6m2/kg-Seecoverageguide. 3kgPacksize:PartA2.5kgPartB500gm(5:1mixratio)PotLife: 2hoursFlashPoint: Flammablewhenmixed14ºCThinner: *Thinner603–useforairlessspray,cleanuporadd5%to thefinalcoattoimproveapplicationandflow.Donotadd anyThinneruntiltheHardenerhasbeenmixedin&leftfor aminimumof5minutes.
DURABLE, LONG TERM PROTECTIONFINISH VeryhardandsmoothappearanceSURFACE FibreglassandconcreteAPPLICATION Applybyroller,brushorairlesssprayPERMEABILITY ExtremelylowwaterandwatervapourpermeabilityRESISTANCE Toimpactandabrasion:Excellent Toacids,aqueousalkalisandallpoolchemicals:Excellent NotconducivetofungusorbacterialgrowthVALUE Verylong-termdurability
TECHNICAL DATA
LIMITATIONS• Forfloors,Pitakoteisforinterioruseonly• PitakoteEpoxyisnotrecommendedforareasabovethewaterline,asthe
glosswillchalk• Onlycasualspillageresistancetoconcentratedacidsandvegetableoils.• Pleasereadandunderstandapplicationinstructionsthoroughly.• Steelsurfacesmayrequireasand-blast.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:• Excellentadhesiontoconcrete,fibreglassorsteelsurfaces.SwimmingPools,Spapools,floorsandwallsforfreezingworks, healthinstitutions,dairycompanies,mostwellpreparedsurfaces.• Maybeappliedtodampsurfaces• Resistschemicals,mineraloilsandpetrol.• Highbuildtile-likehardness,seamlessandhygienic.• Availableinarangeoffactorytintedcolours–seecolourcard.• Maybeovercoatedwithsolventorwaterbornetopcoats.
COVERAGEPitakote100%SolidsHighBuildEpoxyspreadratecovers3m2–6m2perlitreonbare,sandblasted,orroughsurfaces.Secondcoatspreadrate7m2–9m2perlitre.
Epoxypoolpaintsarebestappliedbya10mmnapdacronrollersleeve.Applyepoxiesatrecommendedspreadrates.Idealtemperaturesforapplicationarebetween10°Cand30°C.Surfacetemperatureshouldbeatleast10°C.Ifrainoccursduringanypartofthepaintprocess,allowanextradayofdrytimeforeachdayofrain.Rainormoisturewillaffectthetoplayeroffreshpaintfilmbycausingaslightflatfinishorwhitepatches.Ifallprevioussurfacepreparationanddrytimeshavebeenadheredto,youcaneitherapplyalightcoatoffreshpaintorwipetheaffectedareaswithasmallamountoftherecommendedthinner.Itisrecommendedtouseanon-skidadditivetothepaintforshallowpoolstohelpreduceliabilityonpossibleinjuriessustainedifapersonslipsandfalls.Epoxypaintsurfacescanbeveryslipperyandcautionshouldbeusedintheapplicationtostepswithoutanon-skidadditive.Normalpaintcuringtimeis7drydaysbeforefillingthepoolwithwater.
HOW TO APPLY EPOXY POOL PAINT
PITAKOTECOLOUR SELECTION
DarkWaterMountainBlueLagoon
PITAKOTE
BEFORE APPLYINGanyepoxypoolpaintsmixtheseparatecansofpaintandcatalystthoroughlybeforemixingthemtogether.AftermixingpartsA&Bcanstogether,letthemixedpaintsitfor5minutespriortouse.Thisinductiontimeisbasedon20°Cand50%relativehumidity.Lowertemperatureswillrequirelongerinductiontimes.Lowertemperaturesandhigherhumiditywillaffectthefinalcureofthecoating.Highbuildepoxieshaveapotlifeof2-3hours.
Apco Pitakote High Build Epoxy Coating is a two-pack solvent free epoxy coating for pools & floors. Pitakote is formulated for use where chemical and abrasive resistance is necessary. It can be used where hygiene requirements of the highest standard are needed and give a smooth finish on properly prepared surfaces.
6 7DISCLAIMER:Coloursshownonthiscardareonlyastrueasmodernprintingprocessesallow.Further,facingmayoccuronexposureto
sunlightandsomechemicals,especiallyinthecaseofdarkcolours.Coloursalsolookdifferentunderwater.
SURFACE PREPARATION (as per page 3) Thoroughsurfacepreparationisessentialforadhesionandlongtermperformanceofthepaint.Allsurfacesshouldbe freeofcontaminants.ThesamegoesforPitakoteHi-buildepoxyCoatingbut isconsiderablymorecrucial.
APPLICATIONMaybeappliedbystiffbristledbrush,10mmnaprollersleeveorairlessspray(refersprayapplicationrecommendationsbelow).Donot‘overroll’or‘overwork’thepaintwhenapplyingbyrollersleeve!
IMPORTANT Do not apply at temperatures below 13ºC. Do not exceed therecommendedpaintapplicationspreadrates.Propersurfacepreparationisessential.PitakoteHi-BuildEpoxyCoatingpartA(base)andpartB(catalyst)mustbeverywellmixedtogether.Thepot-lifeoruseabletimevariesaccordingtocolourandambienttemperature,between2-4hoursonly.
Donotapplyifrainisforecastwithin6–8hoursafteryourapplication.Rainwillnotaffectthecureofthecoatingbutifthefilmisstilluncured,un-reactedactivatorwillmixwiththewatertoformawhite“bloom”orprecipitate.Likewise,asuddendropintemperaturetowardseveningmaycreatedewwhichcouldhavethesameeffect.Itisthereforebesttostartpaintingwhenthesunisonthepoolandstoppaintingintheearlyafternoon.
AftermixingthepartAwithpartB,leavethemixturefor5minutesbeforeusing.DonotaddanyThinneruntiltheHardenerhasbeenmixedin&leftforaminimumof5minutes.
HEALTH AND SAFETY (Pleaserefer toMaterialSafetyDataSheetbeforeusing)Materialisflammable,especiallywhenmixed,keepawayfromnakedflame.Avoidbreathingvapours,especiallywhenmixed.Avoidasmuchaspossiblecontactwith skin, itwill irritate sensitive skins,whichmaybecome sensitized, alwaysuseneoprenegloves.Ifspilledineyes,seekmedicalattentionimmediately.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
AirlessSprayUnit: WagnerFinish207,Everspray4500,700HTipSize: MaxiTipMT621orStdTip009621Gunfilter: White(50mesh)OperatingPressure: 3500p.s.i.
COVERAGE GUIDESmoothSteelorfibreglass: Upto18m²per3kgKit.SandblastedSteel: Upto16-17m²per3kgKit.SmoothConcreteFloors: Upto16-17m²per3kgKit.ScabbledConcrete,PittedSteelandroughSwimmingPool: Upto14m²per3kgKit.Previouslypaintedconcreteblocks: Upto15m²per3kgKit.Timber: Upto12m²per3kgKit.NewConcreteBlocks: Upto10m²per3kgKit.
AIRLESS SPRAY APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS Thintheproduct5%withPitakotethinner603andmixwell*.Thiswillgiveanevenspraypatternandgoodcoverage.TheWagnerFinish207willspraytheproductbutwesuggestforverylargeprojectsusethemodel700H.
DISCLAIMER:Although the facts and suggestions in this publication are based on our own research and are believed reliable, we cannot assume any responsibility for performance or results obtained thorough the use of our products herein described, nor do we accept any liability for loss or damages directly caused by our products. The user is held to check the quality, safety and all other properties of our product prior to use. Nothing herein is to be taken as permission, inducement or recommendation to practice any patented invention without a license.
Swimming PoolPaints
High performance coatings
DO’S AND DON’TS• Allow7daystocurebeforefillingthepool. Topreventdiscolourationduringthistime,promptlysoakupany pondingfromrainormoisture.• Pleasereadinstructionsatthebackofthecancarefully• Confirmifpoolconstructionhasbeencarriedouttoproperbuilding specificationsandpractices• Forsafetyreasons,ensureadequaterestintervalswhenpaintingover longperiods• Donotpaintwhenthesurfacetemperatureofthesubstrateisbelow 10orabove30°C,orinexcessivelyhumidorwindyconditions• Duringapplicationandcuring,arrangeforadequatecoverorprotection oftheareasbeingpaintedtopreventleavesandotherdebrisfromsettling onthewetsurfaces• Poolsinhighwatertableareasmustnotbepaintedduringthewetseason
• Toensurecolourconsistencyoverseveralcontainers,boxingis
recommended.
• PleasecontactAPCOforanyfurthertechnicalinformationrequired
DisclaimerThisguideisdesignedtoserveasanaidinorganisingyourproject–fromidentifyingpaintrelatedsuppliesandequipment,toinformingyouaboutthevariouspaintdetailsthatresultinabetterfinish.However,informationincludedinthisguidedoesnotprecludetheneedforreadinginstructionsaccompanyingallproductsmentioned.Theinformationandsuggestionsaregiveningoodfaithandwithoutwarrantyimpliedorotherwise.Themanufacturerdoesnotassumeanyliabilityforanylossorinjuryresultingfromtheuseofthisproduct.Wereservetherighttorevisewithoutnotice,information,specificationorcoloursapplicabletotheseproducts.
PAINTING TIPSHOW TO PAINT YOUR POOL IN HOT WEATHERBeforenoon,allconcretestructuresandplastersurfacesareexhalingairasthe
surfaceisbeingwarmedupbythesun(theairmayalsocontainvaryingdegrees
ofmoisture).
If chlorinated rubber is appliedbefore theconcrete iswarmedup, itmay skin
overbeforetheairhashadachancetoescape.Astheairisgraduallywarmed
bythesun,itwillexpandandcausethepaintcoatingtoblisterbecauseitcannot
escape.Whenevertroubleisexperiencedalongtheselines,thepaintingshould
bedeferreduntiltheheatofthedayhaspassedandtheconcreteisstartingto
cooloff.Atthispointthestructureisinhalingairandthedangerofanyblisters
developingisataminimum.
PoolPaintscontainrelativelyquick-evaporatingsolvents.However,wheneverthe
paintisappliedtoasurfaceexposedtoahotsun,askinformsonthesurface
ofthepaintbeforethesolventshavehadanopportunitytoevaporate.Thus,the
trappedsolventsformgaseswhichexpand,causingbubblesorblisterstoappear.
Itshouldbekeptinmindthatthetemperaturesinsideanemptypoolcanbeas
muchas10-15degreeswarmerthantheair.
Iftheblistersformwhilepainting,thebestwaytodealwiththemistopaintthem
overlightlywithabrushdippedinthinner.Thiswillmaketheblisterscollapseby
dissolvingthepaintandcauseittopenetratedeeperintothepores.Blistersthat
areseveraldaysoldshouldbescrapedoffthebareconcreteandtouchedupwith
athinprimingcoat.Chlorinatedrubbermaybethinnedasmuchas50%.
Acertainamountofsolventevaporates fromthepaintduringapplication.Care
shouldbetakentomaintaintheoriginalconsistencyofchlorinatedrubberbythe
additionofthinnerastheworkprogresses.Themoreheavilythematerialisapplied,
themoreblistersareapttooccur.Ontheotherhand,thematerialshouldnotbe
thinnedoutexcessively.Threethincoatsareeasiertoapplyinhotweatherthan
twocoatsatthenormalconsistency.Eachnewcoatpartlydissolvesthelastone
andthenskinsoverrapidly,imprisoningsolventsandair.Consequently,thethicker
thecoating,themoretimeisrequiredfortheimprisonedsolventstoevaporate.
Topaintapoolwithchlorinatedrubberorepoxypaint,thepoolsurfacemustbe
extremelydry.Beforepainting,youshouldperformthe“condensationtest”.To
determinedrynessofthepoolsurface,performthissimpletest:
• Ducttape50mmx50mmpiecesoftransparentplastictothedeependwall
andfloorandonseveralotherareasofthepool.
• Waitthreehourstodetermineifcondensationhasformedunderneaththe
plastic.Ifcondensationhasformedunderneaththeplasticthenthesurface
isnotdryenoughtopaint.Removetheplasticandwait24hourstoperform
thetestagain.
• Continuewiththetestuntilnocondensationformsunderneaththeplastic
afterthethree-hourwaitperiod.Thisensuresthesurfaceisdryenoughto
applyepoxyorchlorinatedrubberpaint.
HOW TO DETERMINE IF YOUR POOL IS DRY ENOUGH TO PAINT
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