EXCELSIOR CHLORINATED RUBBER POOL COATING

Excellent flexibility and water and chemical resistance to common pool cleaning materials.

Standard Life Expectancy

Application Guidelines 

(Refer To for Data sheet Detailed Instructions)

New Pools

It is vital for coating durability that the instructions below are followed completely, if there is any doubt,

1. Allow the new cement (Gunite) to dry for a minimum of 5 - 6 weeks with good weather (no rain exposure). The moisture content must be checked with a moisture meter prior to painting and the moisture level must be below 10%. Another manner of checking for moisture is to adhere a transparent plastic film to surface with tape and check if there is any condensation that occurs as an indication of moisture after 3 - 4 hours during the middle of the day.
    
2. The surface then needs to be acid washed with Hydrochloric Acid (Pool Acid) in a mixing ratio of one (1) part undiluted acid to four (4) parts of water. Avoid skin or eye contact with the acid or the acid solution by using safety goggles and proper gloves and rubber boots.
    
3. Allow the acid solution to etch the surface. The surface will bubble and hiss in contact with the acid solution. Rinse the pool surface repeatedly to remove all traces of the acid. This will take time but must be done properly to ensure durability of the paint coating.
    
4. Test that all the acid has been removed from the surface using litmus paper. Allow the pool to dry completely after the acid wash following the method for checking moisture listed above. Once the moisture level is acceptable, the coating of surface can begin.
    
5. Painting should only be done during cooler times i.e. in the morning's and in the afternoons otherwise it can bubble due to evaporation of the solvents.
    
6. Apply the first coat using a block brush and dilute the first coat using Excelsior® RUBBER POOL COATING THINNERS. The dilution rate for the first coat is 5L of paint to 2.5L Excelsior® RUBBER POOL PAINT THINNERS. The first coat is the most important coat, and a visual inspection is recommended ensuring the coating has been worked into the surface properly. Allow the first coat to dry for minimum 48 hours.
    
7. Apply the second coat undiluted from the tin. Do not try to apply the second coat too thick, it is preferable to have many thin coats as opposed to a few thick coats. When applying subsequent coats, it is important any one area is not overworked as the top coats can cause the underlying coat to soften and dissolve from the solvent in the product lifting the underlying coat! Allow the second coat to dry for a minimum of 48 hours.
    
8. A third coat is recommended for high traffic areas (i.e. steps, cocktail seats etc.) following the same procedure as above. Allow the coating to cure for minimum of fourteen (14) days prior to filling the pool.​​​​​

When filling the pool it is recommended to fill at the deep end to allow the water to pool rather than the filling from the shallow end allowing the water to run from shallow to deep or a water jet hitting the new paint film. 

Previously Painted Pools

It is important to identify what type of paint the pool was originally painted with?

Not suitable for fiberglass or epoxy resin pool shells. Also if the pool was painted with a vinyl, epoxy or conventional water-based system the Excelsior® CHLORINATED RUBBER POOL COATING will not work.

Only if the pool was painted previously with a chlorinated rubber pool coating can the re-coat work.

To test if the pool was previously painted with a chlorinated rubber pool coating use a rag soaked in Excelsior® CHLORINATED RUBBER POOL THINNERS, this will soften and dissolve the original coating when applied directly to the surface. The coating will dry back to a hard state once the solvent evaporates.

1. Before painting the pool surface, the surface must be washed down to remove any grease or grime, this can be achieved by using Excelsior® XL DEGREASER.
    
2. Once degreased rinse thoroughly and drained with clean water. Allow to dry completely.
    
3. Painting should only be done during cooler times i.e. in the morning's and in the afternoons otherwise it can bubble due to evaporation of the solvents.
    
4. Remove all loose and flaking paint using a wire brush and sandpaper. Wipe the surface down using a cloth or rag soaked in Excelsior® CHLORINATED RUBBER POOL COATING THINNERS. Allow the excess solvent to “flash-off” (± 2hours).
    
5. Apply one coat of undiluted Excelsior® CHLORINATED RUBBER POOL COATING using a block brush, taking care not to apply the coating too thickly or over-work any one area.
    
6. Allow the coating to dry for fourteen (14) days before filling the pool.​​​​​​​

When filling the pool it is recommended to fill at the deep end to allow the water to pool rather than the filling from the shallow end allowing the water to run from shallow to deep or a water jet hitting the new paint film. 

Paint Details

Shipping Rates & Delivery Estimates

Shipping charges for your order will be calculated and displayed at checkout. The cost of shipping is determined based on the weight of the items in your order. Here is an outline of our shipping rates:

Gauteng Only

0 - 2 kg: R95.00 | 2-3 business days

2.01 - 10 kg : R135.00 | 2-3 business days

10.01 - 25 kg : R175.00 | 2-4 business days

25+ kg : R250.00 | 3-5 business days

Rest of South Africa (Excluding Gauteng)

0- 2 kg : R100.00 | 3-5 business days

2.01 - 7 kg : R135.00 | 3-5 business days

7.01 - 15 kg : R185.00 | 3-5 business days

15.01 - 25 kg : R200.00 | 4-7 business days

25.01 + kg : R350.00 | 4-7 business dayss

Delivery delays can occasionally occur.

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