Will using Epoxy Primer Sealer on a previously painted pool provide any benefit?
Not if the existing pool finish is prepared as detailed in the appropriate application sheet?
Will my swimming pool lift out of the ground or crack if I drain it?
Most pools are usually built with a hydrostatic valve at the deep end of the pool. This allows water into the pool should the ground water pressure be great enough, although it is unusual for this to occur. If a small amount of water is coming through, remove the top of the valve and fit [...]
How do I treat joins in my pool surface?
With great caution. Please seek the advice of a pool coating professional before proceeding.
My pool is leaking. Will the LUXAPOOL® paint bridge across gaps?
No, if the pool is leaking from visible cracks in the surface, these must firstly be repaired professionally. Refer to Colormaker or your local distributor.
Is chlorinated rubber pool paint “rubbery and flexible”?
No, it is hard and glossy.
What do I use for thinning of Epoxy and Chlorinated Rubber?
Thinning of topcoats is NOT recommended. LUXAPOOL® CRS may be used to thin the first coat only of LUXAPOOL® Chlorinated Rubber application.
What do I use for cleanup of Epoxy and Chlorinated Rubber?
Use LUXAPOOL® LT Solvent for epoxy and LUXAPOOL® CRS for chlorinated rubber finishes.
What is the coverage per can for both Epoxy and Chlorinated Rubber?
For LUXAPOOL® Epoxy Primer Sealer calculate 25-30m2 per 4L kit for 1 coat. For LUXAPOOL® Epoxy Coating calculate approximately 20-25m2 per 3.5L kit PER COAT For LUXAPOOL® Chlorinated Rubber calculate 30-35m2 per 4L can PER COAT Always allow for a little more rather than run short.
How much LUXAPOOL® will I need to paint my pool per 2 coat finish?
Paint RequiredPool DimensionsNew PoolRepaintStd. 10m x 5m (1 > 1.5m deep)4 kits of LUXAPOOL® Epoxy Primer Sealer AND 8 kits of LUXAPOOL® Epoxy topcoat8 kits of LUXAPOOL® Epoxy topcoat OR 6 x 4L LUXAPOOL® Chlorinated Rubber Small. 8m x 4m (1 > 1.5m deep)3 kits of LUXAPOOL® Epoxy Primer Sealer AND 6 kits of LUXAPOOL® [...]
What colour will my pool look using Pacific Blue when the pool is filled?
This will depend on many factors including sunlight, cloud and the time of the day, however under bright sunlight it will look somewhat darker and brighter than unfilled.