4t64rd
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Any reason why it wouldn't work well? Chemicals or UV rays a problem?
U-Coat-it as a pool paint?
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AlphaGarage
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If you're looking for a good pool epoxy we have LiquaTile 1187, it's specifically designed for pool applications. Considering the cost and effort involved in the installation, and the consequences of a coating failure, you should be very cautious is choosing a pool epoxy.
WolverineCoatings
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You need a specially formulated material to paint the interior of a swimming pool. The LiquaTile 1187 is actually a liquid ceramic lining system. People install it from 20 mils (the cheapos... lol) to 1/8 inch. You don't use the garage products in the pool and you don't use the pool products in the garage.
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AmericanEpoxyFloors
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Very nice lighting!
nonhog
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Except for in-floor lighting.
Wow thats cool ! Makes me think about adding some low watt lights, low, in my as of yet unfinished walls. Hmmmmmmm
WolverineCoatings
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That is a damn great idea. A whole lot easier then wondering "Where the hell the light is"
I feel ya man, your whole thread turned into a "Lighting thread". As for the U-Coat-it, I wouldnt use it as a pool paint and i've heard bad things about it. If you are going to use a coating like that on your pool go with the absolute best stuff and 100% solids, not 42% solids like Ucoat or whatever it is.
boomerangg22
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As they said use a pool paint made for painting pools!
Not sure how much clearer it could be.
Not sure how much clearer it could be.
Hammerdown
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Problem Solved- One phone call and two minutes- I called U coat it and asked them- they said not inside the pool but it is used for the concrete surround frequently. They just said to make sure and use the anti-slip. I would do a web search for a marine grade epoxy that can be used under water.
WolverineCoatings
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Whoa...
While you do care about a paint that will last under that water line there is more to consider than that. If you just go out and buy a marine paint you will most likely end up with something that leeches nasty chemicals into the water (that you are swimming in). Marine paints are made to guard against the corrosive environment of salt water. SO, we (paint manufacturers) put nasty stuff in there to kill barnacles and such. Also, ingredients (anticorrosives) are added to protect metal. Most of the active ingredients cause cancer (and death to barnacles)!
While you do care about a paint that will last under that water line there is more to consider than that. If you just go out and buy a marine paint you will most likely end up with something that leeches nasty chemicals into the water (that you are swimming in). Marine paints are made to guard against the corrosive environment of salt water. SO, we (paint manufacturers) put nasty stuff in there to kill barnacles and such. Also, ingredients (anticorrosives) are added to protect metal. Most of the active ingredients cause cancer (and death to barnacles)!
I don't sell paint and those are some kick-*** lights in the floor. Sorry for the late response.
To resolve the paint problem in the pool, you could just use some old Hot Rod stickers to cover the pool walls and bottom
Dave
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To resolve the paint problem in the pool, you could just use some old Hot Rod stickers to cover the pool walls and bottom
Dave
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accord driver
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I was looking at Drylok extreme and it is listed as a pool coating.
http://www.ugl.com/drylokMasonry/masonryWaterproofer/extreme.php
http://www.ugl.com/drylokMasonry/masonryWaterproofer/extreme.php
I left New York to get a house in Rhode Island and I'm deciding to put up a pool, now one of the things I'm having doubts about is the paint, I have no clue which to use, so I decided to go online and I found this pool paint, I'm wondering if anyone had tried using it and if it's gonna be the right choice for me.
WolverineCoatings
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I understand... they think the ocean is a big place...
Just for the record... We don't need the carcinogenic additives because of our technology. In fact, we make linings for drinking water storage tanks that are tested under NSF (which is extremely tough testing).
As a homeowner who painted a pool with epoxy paint two years ago, my opinion is don't do it. I used a product called Ultra Poly One Coat. The customer service and tech support are excellent, but I don't believe any product will hold up any better than plaster. Fred from AlphaGarage may chime in about a Wolverine product, but I don't believe it's for do-it-yourself applications. I was fastidious in my preparation and application, and all was well for just less than two years. Now plaster is showing through the paint and areas in my spa peeled off. As the paint deteriorates and chalks, it's plugging up my D.E. filter after a few hours.
I'm not blaming the product, but there are so many variables to the application, that I'm not sure anyone could apply and have a realistic expectation it will last. The company actually replaced over $1,300 of paint no charge a a good faith gesture.
I've re-painted the spa, but going to have the pool sandblasted and see how the plaster looks. If OK, I'm just gonna re-fill and wait until I can afford a re-plaster with quartz additive. If not, I'll re-paint and then plaster later on.
Regards,
Joe
I'm not blaming the product, but there are so many variables to the application, that I'm not sure anyone could apply and have a realistic expectation it will last. The company actually replaced over $1,300 of paint no charge a a good faith gesture.
I've re-painted the spa, but going to have the pool sandblasted and see how the plaster looks. If OK, I'm just gonna re-fill and wait until I can afford a re-plaster with quartz additive. If not, I'll re-paint and then plaster later on.
Regards,
Joe
WolverineCoatings
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If you are looking for 'cheap' then this is okay. If you are looking for more quality (and bang for your buck) then move up to a 2K epoxy pool paint... if you are looking for something to last a decade then move to a 2K 100% solids AHC Ceramic Lining...
I'm not very good at pool paint, in fact, I'm planning to DIY and paint my pool myself, after so many considerations, I've decided to get the Davis brand instead, well, first, it's cheap, and I think it's easy to use, a friend even recommended it. I'm just not sure how to go about planning and where to start.