Description
Chlorinated Rubber is a premium-quality paint formulated with a hard resin base in a xylene solvent. Designed for durability and superior chemical resistance, it is the ideal solution for protecting and enhancing artificial ponds and swimming pools made from fiberglass, brick, or concrete.
Chlorinated Rubber is trusted by professionals and homeowners alike for its reliable performance, durability, and ease of application. Transform your swimming pool or pond with a coating that offers both superior protection and an attractive finish.
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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.
Painting Over Existing Paint:
Be sure to stir the paint well before use. For full mixing instructions see 'Mixing' section.
Chlorinated rubber is a reversible coating, meaning that when applying a second coat or painting over an existing layer of chlorinated rubber, the new application will soften the underlying layer. To ensure a smooth finish, avoid overworking the paint. Simply apply an even coat and proceed to the next section without excessive brushing or rolling.
Step 1 - Preparation: Check the suitability of the product for the existing paint. We recommend trying a sample area first, as chlorinated rubber cannot be applied over single pack white spirit based 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.
Step 2 - First Coat / Prime: Thin the first coat by 20% with T1000 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.
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
Always stir any paint well before use, as our coatings are heavily pigmented and separation can easily occur. You may experience colour float; for example, a green paint can appear blue before mixing. This is one of the reasons why mixing your paint before use is essential.
- Use a mixer on a slow-running drill or a palette knife on smaller cans to mix the paint. An egg whisk, screwdriver, or small stick that doesn’t reach the bottom of the can is insufficient for proper mixing.
- Mixing should take place for 3-5 minutes.
- If you are adding thinners; they will need to be added once stirred.
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, White, BS 18 E 51 Delphinium Blue, BS 18 E 53 Regatta Blue, BS 20 E 51 Cornflower Blue, BS 00 A 05 Goosewing Grey, BS 18 B 25 Grey
Size
5 litre, 2.5 litre, 1 litre
