Swimming Pool Epoxy

Description:

A specially modified hi build coating containing ultra-violet light barrier and a flow promoter to ease application.  Acid and alkali resistant with exceedingly good adhesion.  Resistant to swimming pool chemicals and sulphur as found in thermal pools.

Uses:

School, public and private swimming pools - either salt, fresh or thermal, Spa pools and ornamental pools.

Properties:

A hi build 2 pack epoxy with 100% solids, no solvent fumes, low toxicity, high chemical resistance, extremely durable and abrasive resistant - unsurpassed adhesion to concrete or timber.  Dries to a very hard high gloss finish.  Available in Light Pool Blue 18 E 50 and Deep Sea Blue 20 D 44, but other colours may be made to order.

New & Existing Concrete Pools:

Should be acid etched and waterblasted to remove the weak cement slurry that forms on the surface of new concrete - this enables penetration and ensures adhesion.  Leave an adequate period to dry prior to application of epoxy finish.  Important: Refer to Acid Etch specifications.

Old Concrete Pools:

Should preferably have existing paint finishes removeed.  Suggested methoeds are - sandblasting, mechanical abrading or paint stripping, or existing surfaces be waterblasted, mechanically sanded and left to dry thoroughly - then apply Special Finishes Solvent Etch and Epoxy Etch Sealer to whole area before applying Swimming Pool Epoxy.

Fibreglass Pools:

1. Preparation: Sand down total area with 60 grit paper = sweep dust free - wash with Solvent Etch.
2. Apply 1 coat of Optiseal Epoxy Sealer - allow 1-2 hours to dry.
3. Apply 2 coats of Swimming Pool Epoy @ 6m² per litre coverage per coat.  Allow 8 hours between coats - DO NOT exceed 32 hours before second coat.  Allow 6-7 days to cure before filling pool.

Mix Ratios:

Volume 'A' and 'B' - 3 to 1 (Important to mix accurately, 3 parts 'A' to 1 part 'B; Hardener by volume)

Mixing Instructions:

Stir each part thoroughly.  Mix 3 parts 'A' to 1 part 'B' by volume and stir thoroughly - allow to stand for 3 minutes, then stir and use.  (Always mix in larger container - DO NOT mix in 4 litre tin supplied, as inadequate mixing will result.)

Small Quantity:

Mix to 1 litre 'A' Resin, add 340 mls of Hardener 'B'

Thinning:

DO NOT thin topcoats as colour floatation may occur.

Pot Life:

At 25°C 50% relative humidity - 1 hour (Only mix sufficient Epoxy that can be used within 30 minutes - as large mixed quantities will generate Exothermic Reaction and subsequent loss of material)

Curing:

Important - Allow 6-7 days to cure before filling pool.

Dry Times:

(25°C 50% RH)

Touch Dry	4 Hours	Hard Dry	8 Hours
Recoat Minimum	8 Hours	Recoat Maimum	24 Hours

Film Build:

Wet - 100 Microns

Dry - 100 Microns

Number of Coats:

1 coat Epoxy Etch Sealer, 2 coats Swimming Pool Epoxy unthinned - On porous rough surfaces and fibreglass pools use Epoxy Etch Sealer.

Coverage:

Smooth surfaces - 6m² per litre per coat Rough Surfaces - 4m² per litre per coat.

Clean Up:

Armepoxy Solvent, Special Finishes All Purpose Thinners, or UC500 Reducer

Warning:

Observe new Occupational Safety & Health (O.S.H) Instructions.