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APPLYING LIFEGUARD POOL PAINT
LG-710 - 720 - 730
- 740
This
application instruction sheet has been prepared for use with all Life
Guard Pool Paint products on properly prepared surfaces. Please read
this document in its entirety before proceeding. Never apply below 50F,
above 85F, in hot direct sunlight, when humidity is above 75% or when
rain is forecast within 48 hours. Most applications are by roller-coat,
however brush and spray applications are acceptable.
Recommend applying one coat of primer with two coats of pool paint.
We recommend using 3/8” non-shedding roller cover on smooth
surfaces, use higher nap covers on rough surfaces. When using over
previously applied coatings we recommend doing a test area before
committing to the entire project to prevent potential compatibility
issues. New concrete, plaster and masonry and similar surfaces should be
allowed to cure a minimum of thirty days before application.
The maximum level of
hydrostatic pressure is 4.0%. To avoid vapor transmission or hydrostatic
pressure resulting in adhesion issues we recommend establishing the
actual level of hydrostatic pressure by utilizing the VaporGuage Calcium
Chloride moisture test, or its equivalent. Where hydrostatic pressure is
found to be unacceptably high we recommend using LG-104 Seal-it! Deep
Penetrating Sealer according to label directions.
When applying primer or paint
over previously applied pool paint products we recommend doing a test
area before committing to the entire project to prevent possible
compatibility issues. All applications will require the removal of all
grease, oil and contaminates and the use of LG-695 Etching Cleaner,
muriatic acid or the equivalent according to industry standards. For
best results we recommend removing existing paint, coatings or sealers.
Recoat time is typically
24-48 hours, sand between coats after 48 hours. All recommendations,
written and verbal advice, these directions, label instructions and
standard industry practices must be strictly adhered to or Limited
Warranty is voided. Refer to our website at
www.lifeguardpaint.com for specific information about Seal-it! Deep
Penetrating Sealer and VaprorGuage Moisture Test Kits.
Preparation.
Begin
by draining the pool or pond, removing all loose debris. When
preexisting paint is present your first
step should be to establish how many coats of
paint are present. The best way to do that is to remove a chunk of the
old coating with a knife blade and count the layers of old paint. When
four or more layers of old paint are present stripping is the industry
standard, thus required.
Schedule
your project carefully.
All
surfaces to be repaired or painted must be allowed to dry thoroughly
before application. Wait until there is no sign of moisture before
moving forward. As necessary tape
off the tile band, lights and fittings with masking tape to prevent
unwanted paint on lights, threads, tile or fittings. Check the weather
report carefully for rain, high humidity or high winds. When there is a
chance of rain, you will want to wait until the forecast allows
sufficient low humidity, clear, dry warm weather to prime or paint.
Do not apply repair material, primer or paint to wet surfaces. Our
product performance guaranty and Limited Warranty are voided when Life
Guard Pool Paint Products are applied to wet surfaces and when rain,
high humidity or vapor transmission corrupt the uncured finish.
Make
your repairs.
Begin by power-washing all pool surfaces
thoroughly. Inspect the entire surface carefully to locate
areas in need of repair. Tap the surface with a ball peen hammer at
regular intervals. When tapped with a hammer unsound areas will sound
differently than sound areas. Mark any unsound areas with a marking pen
for easy identification. All repairs should be completed and allowed to
cure prior to sanding, blasting, grinding or application. Sanding,
grinding or blasting is beneficial but often not required where
circumstances and conditions permit, you must be the judge,
consider carefully before proceeding. When selecting your repair
materials be sure to choose submersible and paintable calking, fillers
and patching materials. When cracks are present they must be cut out
with a diamond blade saw or grinder. Cut or grind the cracks out a
minimum of 1/4” deep and ¼” wide. Chip out any divots or loose cement.
Fill or caulk the cracks and divots. Larger repairs should be filled
with hydraulic cement according to manufacturer’s directions. Recommend
sanding the entire surface to be painted with 150 grit sandpaper, or
blasting. Clean up all loose debris and rinse before moving forward.
Clean /
Seal.
LG-695
Etching Cleaner achieves results equal to muriatic acid however it is
considerably easer to use, safer in the drains and flower beds. It
removes leaching lime, contaminates, grease, oil and corrects the Ph,
opening the pores improving adhesion. Some recommend TSP (Tri Sodium
Phosphate), however, detergents including TSP can inhibit the adhesion
of paint when not completely removed so if you use it be sure to rinse
carefully and thoroughly, preferably with a power washer before moving
on. Apply LG-695 Etching Cleaner according to label directions and rinse
thoroughly. Repeat this step when evidence of stubborn oil, stains or
wax is evident.
Rinse the entire pool,
skimmers, fittings, lights, and stairs completely. Where there is
evidence (or the suspicion) of vapor emission or hydrostatic pressure we
recommend using LG-104 Seal-It! Deep Penetrating Sealer to permanently
seal the substrate.
Select the right primer and
sundries. For
best results apply one coat of the recommended Life Guard Primer. We
recommend priming all bare concrete, plaster and steel, with either
LG-664 Etching Primer, LG-715 Chloro-Prime or TS-6390 Ever-Last Epoxy
Primer. Prime aluminum, fiberglass, plastic, vinyl, plaster and Gunnite
surfaces with LG-664 Etching Primer.
Applying Primer.
Carefully schedule your primer and paint. WARNING: Primer can harbor
moisture! Prime or paint only after
the dew has lifted, primer has thoroughly
dried, and before the temperature reaches 85F. Do not apply when
the temperature is below 55F, above 85F or when humidity will be above
75% or in hot direct sunlight. Stir thoroughly before application.
Dilute with recommended thinner only as needed. We recommend
3/8” non-shedding roller covers for smooth
surfaces, increase roller nap as on more heavily textured surfaces.
Apply primer evenly avoiding heavy build up. Recommend Hand
brushing the edges then rolling the remaining areas. Adhere to
recommended WFT (Wet Film Thickness) posted on label. See label for
recoat times. Typically only one primer coat
is required however multiple coats may be applied according to
individual requirements. Sanding between coats is not required when
recoated within 48 hours. Read and follow primer label directions
carefully.
Applying Paint.
Apply paint only after the dew has
lifted, primer has thoroughly dried, and before the temperature
reaches 85F. Do not apply when the temperature is below 55F, above 85F,
when humidity will be above 75%, or when rain is in the forecast within
48 hours. Where desired add ½ pint TS-160 A/H to one gallon of paint.
Dilute with recommended thinner only as needed. Stir again thoroughly.
Paint may be brushed, rolled or sprayed. Film
build is better with roll coat applications, which is usually
preferable. Brush the edges, fittings and hard to reach areas then roll
coat the remainder. Apply evenly always keeping a wet edge which
prevents lap marks. More than one painter may be necessary to keep a wet
edge. Apply evenly avoiding heavy build up. Allow 24 hours or more,
depending on weather, color and mitigating circumstances, for the first
coat to dry then apply the second coat. Apply subsequent coats within 48
hours or sand between coats. Actual dry, cure and re-coat times
may be extended depending on application method, application techniques
utilized, color and weather conditions.
Dry and Cure Time.
Life Guard Pool Paint Products must be allowed to dry and cure
completely before filling pool with water. Allow a minimum of 7
full days before filling your refinished pool. Allow additional
cure time for MT color (dark colors) and low temperatures. The first 48
hours is moisture critical! You must keep uncured paint dry for 48 hours
minimum. When unforeseen rain or moisture wets the painted surface
before the 7 day cure time, immediately remove standing water using a
sponge or mop. Use a leaf blower to dry the uncured painted surface. Add
a minimum of two days to the total cure time which will provide adequate
time for an acceptable cure before filling. Fill the pool without
stopping until the pool is full. Restart the pool filtration system once
the pool has been completely filled. Adjust the total alkalinity and
calcium hardness levels to a minimum of 150 PPM. Resume your normal
chemical maintenance program.
NOTE:
Never apply Lifeguard Paint products on substrates exceeding 10% MC or 4
LBS hydrostatic pressure. Dry and cures time vary with the weather,
temperature, ventilation or thickness of application. Allow extra dry
and cure time for dark colors. Protect your investment, blistering is
typically the result of uncured paint being contaminated by water!
Contact us for further information at 360-651-9050 M-F 9 AM to 5 PM PST
or see us online at:
www.lifeguardpaint.com. Lifeguard Paints are manufactured by Top
Secret Coatings Inc, Arlington WA. USA