About This Item
NEW 3-IN-1 TECHNOLOGY: When painting concrete this paint primes, seals and protects with just two coats. We recommend thinning the first coat by 20% with epoxy thinners, to ensure it impregnates the concrete.
CHEMICAL AND CHLORINE RESISTANT: Protects against pool chemicals, salts, and chlorine, ensuring the coating remains intact and functional.
SUITABLE SUBSTRATES: Concrete, primed Metal and primed fibreglass.
FINISH: Gloss
APPLICATION: Can be applied using a brush or roller. Medium Pile solvent resistant rollers are recommended.
MIXING RATIO: The mixing ratio 4:1. 4 parts paint to 1 part hardener.
POT LIFE: Once the components are mixed, the pot life is around 4-6 hours.
COVERAGE: Approximately 8 square metres per litre. This does not account for the method of application, absorption of substrate or wastage.
DRYING TIMES: The paint is touch dry in 2-4 hours, overcoating 12-24 hours. Full curing takes 7 days, the pond or pool should not be filled untill after this time.
THINNERS: T0200 Epoxy Thinner.
Proudly manufactured in England by B.C Paints Ltd. Images and product titles are for advertising purposes only; tins are supplied in BC Paints cans or plain white for 1 and 2.5, and occasionally 5 litre cans.
Application
Painting a swimming pool or pond in direct sunlight is inadvisable because the intense heat can cause the paint to dry too quickly on the surface while remaining soft underneath, leading to uneven curing and potential blistering or peeling.
Additionally, attempting to cover the pool to avoid sunlight creates a different problem: the lack of ventilation traps solvents within the enclosed space. This can prevent the paint from curing properly, leaving the coating soft, tacky, or "cheesy." Proper ventilation is essential to allow the solvents to escape and ensure the coating hardens as intended. To improve airflow and aid in proper curing, you can use a fan to create more circulation in and around the area.
The substrate must be allowed to cure fully for 7 days before refilling the pool or pond.
Painting Over Existing Paint:
Be sure to stir the paint well before use. For full mixing instructions see 'Mixing' section.
Step 1 - Preparation: Check the suitability of the product for the existing paint. We recommend trying a sample area first, as two-pack epoxies cannot be applied over single-pack paints.
Step 2 - Clean and Abrade:
- Ensure the existing paint is in good condition before painting.
- Lightly abrade the surface to provide a key for good intercoat adhesion.
- Remove any flaking paint prior to painting.
- Ensure the substrate is dry and clean of dirt, oil or grease.
Step 3 - Prime:
For any bare fibreglass or metal you will need to spot prime, rusted areas on metal sand back to bare metal and spot prime with the appropriate two pack epoxy primer.
Step 4 - Topcoat: Apply the first coat of top coat and overcoat with the second coat 12-24 hours after the first for optimal adhesion and performance.
Two coats of topcoat are recommended for optimal coverage.
Painting Bare Metal:
Be sure to stir the paint well before use. For full mixing instructions see 'Mixing' section.
Step 1 - Clean: Ensure the substrate is completely dry and free of any dirt, oil, or grease.
Step 2 - Prime:
As this product does not have anti corrosive properties you will need to use one coat of our Two Pack Epoxy Primer.
Step 3 - Topcoat: Apply the first coat of top coat and overcoat with the second coat 12-24 hours after the first coat for optimal adhesion and performance.
Two coats of topcoat are recommended for optimal coverage.
Painting Bare Concrete:
Never pre-seal the concrete prior to painting, particularly with latex or PVC sealers, as paint will not adhere properly.
New concrete should be left to dry for at least 3 months before painting. Any remaining moisture in the concrete can lead to paint delamination.
Be sure to stir the paint well before use. For full mixing instructions see 'Mixing' section.
Step 1 - Clean and Abrade: Ensure the substrate is completely dry and free of any dirt, oil, or grease.
Be sure to stir the paint well before use.
Step 2 - First Coat / Prime: Thin the first coat by 20% with T0200 Epoxy Thinners to ensure the paint impregnates the concrete, which will act as the primer / sealer.
Step 3 - Topcoat: Apply the second coat of paint within 12-24 hours of the first coat for optimal adhesion and performance. If you go over 24 hours then a light abrasion will be needed.
Two coats of topcoat are recommended for optimal coverage.
Primers
Fibreglass/GRP
Two Pack Epoxy Fibreglass Primer
Concrete
No primer is required, as concrete is porous, we recommend thinning the first coat by 20% to ensure it impregnates the substrate, this will act as the primer/sealer.
Metal
When painting bare metal a primer is required, as this topcoat lacks anti-corrosive properties for metal. Please see a list of compatible primers.
Two Pack Epoxy HB Zinc Phosphate Primer
Two Pack Epoxy MIO
Two Pack Epoxy Zinc Rich Primer
Mixing
- Use a mixer on a slow-running drill or a palette knife on smaller cans to mix the paint and catalyst together. An egg whisk, screwdriver, or small stick that doesn’t reach the bottom of the can is insufficient for proper mixing.
- Mix the catalyst into the paint for 3-5 minutes, allow to stand for a minute, and then repeat.
- Combine the catalyst into the can before pouring it into a paint tray.
- If you are thinning the paint, this is added once the paint has been catalysed.
- Ensure all components are thoroughly mixed to avoid any colour inconsistencies or drying issues.
Paint mixers are available to purchase. Click here to buy one.
Spraying
Ensure you have the correct RPE, to protect against atomised particles that are being generated when spraying.
If applying with a pot gun:
Use a 1:2 to 1:4 tip setup and thin by 10% if required. More thinners may be added to achieve good atomisation and improve the flow of the paint, resulting in a better finish.
Air-assisted or Airless system:
Use an 11-13 thou tip (no thinners are usually required). If thinning is necessary, use around 10%. Set air and paint pressures until good atomisation is achieved and fingering (lines in the spray) have blended in.
Prime Colors
Black, BS 00 A 05 Goosewing Grey, BS 00 A 09 Mid Grey, BS 08 E 51 Yellow, BS 14 C 39 British Racing Green, BS 18 B 25 Grey, BS 18 E 53 Blue, BS 445 Tile Red, RAL 5012 Light Blue, White
Size
5 litre, 2.5 litre, 1 litre
