Description
NUTECH NUPOOL POOL PAINT
Australian made Nupool is a high build, two-component gloss epoxy coating that is impervious to water and moisture and is suitable for use as a quality swimming pool coating for new concrete pools, or re-coating aged 2K epoxy coated pools. This two pack pool paint is long wearing and can be used in conjunction with Nutech Anti-Slip.
NUPOOL FEATURES
- Resistant to salt water and pool chlorination chemicals
- Algae Controlled
- Durable
- Safe for fish and mammals
- Easy to maintain
- Brush or roller application
- Colour matching available
APPLICATION
EQUIPMENT & TOOLS
Brush or Roller
Pressure washer and vacuum cleaner
Drop sheets, cardboard or old tarps
PREPARATION
- Degrease the entire pool with Nu-EcoSafe High Strength Degreaser
- Pressure clean the entire pool with a >2000psi pressure washer
- Ensure all stains, oil and chemical residue is removed. Repeat cleaning process if needed
- For bare concrete, etch the surface using Nu-EcoSafe Etch and rinse well
- For old or existing 2K epoxy surfaces, sand or abrade the entire surface
- Make any spot repairs to cracks or chips
- Vacuum the entire pool with a soft bristle head. Ensure that all debris has been removed
- Create a safe mixing area near the pool with drop sheets, tarps or cardboard
COAT ONE
- Mix the first coat of NuPool using the 3:1 ratio (2-part kit) by adding NuPool Part B into NuPool Part A
- Mix the 2 parts together throughly using a drill mixer
- Add EPiC Epoxy 500 Thinner (approx 20%) and mix again
- Allow the paint to stand for 10 minutes before application
- Use a brush to cut in all edges and corners with NuPool, then roll to cover the surface
- Allow to dry for 5 hours (temperature dependant), before applying the second coat
- DO NOT wait more that 48 hours before applying a second coat
COAT TWO
- Mix the second coat of NuPool using the 3:1 ratio (2-part kit) by adding NuPool Part B into NuPool Part A
- Mix the 2 parts together thoroughly using a drill mixer
- Allow the paint to stand for 10 minutes before application
- Use a brush to cut in all edges and corners with NuPool, then roll to cover the surface
- Allow to dry for 5 hours (temperature dependant)
NON-SLIP
- To create a non-slip surface, apply Nutech Coarse Anti-Slip to the second coat while it is still wet
- If anti-slip has been applied, use a third coat of NuPool over the areas
CURING
NuPool takes 7 days to completely cure into a hard and durable surface. During this time, the pool must be kept dry. If the surface becomes wet, remove all water and allow to continue curing.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Proper safety procedures should be followed at all times while handling the product.
DO NOT allow degreasers or acid etchers to dry on the pool surface. This may cause adhesion issues.
Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for important health and safety information before use.
