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APPLYING LIFEGUARD POOL PAINT TS-710 - 720 - 730 - 740 This application instruction sheet has been prepared for use with all Life Guard Pool Paint products. Please read this document in its entirety before proceeding. Never paint below 50F or above 85F in hot direct sunlight or when the possibility of rain is in the forecast. New concrete and masonry surfaces should be allowed to cure a minimum of thirty days before application. Avoid applying epoxy paint over rubber based paint and visa versa. The exception is Silicone Epoxy Pool Paint which may be applied over epoxy, rubber, alkyd or acrylic pool paints. Our product performance guaranty is void when our products are not applied according to label directions, application instructions and standard industry practices! 1. Preparation. Begin by draining the pool or pond, removing all loose debris. When preexisting paint is present your first step should be to establish what type of paint has been used and how many coats are present. The best way to determine how many coats of paint are present 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 not only required by the paint manufacturer but a industry standard. Select and purchase your repair and pool refinishing materials including paint. Best results will be obtained by applying primer with two coats of pool paint. Allow the surface to dry thoroughly before making repairs. 2. 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 the hammer unsound area will sound differently than sound areas. Mark any unsound areas with a marking pen for easy identification. 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 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 directions. For best results sand the entire surface to be painted with 150 grit sandpaper or the equivalent. Clean up all loose debris and rinse or power-wash once more.
3. Clean. While still wet follow up by cleaning with an etching cleaner. We recommend TS-695 Etching Cleaner which includes phosphoric acid. TS-695 Etching Cleaner achieves results equal to muriatic acid, however it is considerably easer to use and safe in the drains and flower beds. Etching Cleaner performs a multitude of services including removing leaching lime, contaminates, grease, oil and corrects the Ph. It also opens the concrete pores to receive paint greatly improving the bond. It is very easy to use, safe and effective. 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 TS-695 Etching Cleaner according to label directions and rinse thoroughly. Repeat this step when evidence of stubborn oil, stains or wax is evident. All Rinse the entire swimming pool, skimmers, fittings, lights, and stairs completely.
4. Schedule your project carefully. All surfaces to be painted or repaired must be allowed to dry thoroughly before application. A simple Do-It-Yourself moisture test is to take a rubber floor mat out of your car and place it on the surface to be painted. Leave it there for 8-12 hours. When removed there should be no evidence of moisture on the mat or on the surface. 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 warranty are void when Life Guard Pool Paint Products are applied when surfaces are applied to wet surfaces or when rain or high humidity corrupts the uncured finish. We recommend allowing a minimum of 48 hours to dry after cleaning before moving forward. 5. Select the right primer and sundries. For best results apply one coat of the recommended Life Guard Primer. Bare concrete, steel, aluminum, fiberglass, plastic, vinyl, plaster and Gunnite will require TS-664 Etching Primer or TS-6390 Ever-Last Epoxy Primer. These products may be sprayed, however, best results are achieved by roller coat. Typically the edges are brushed and the rest is roller coated. On smooth surfaces we recommend 3/8” non-shedding wool roller covers. Increase the roller nap as needed on more heavily textured surfaces. 6. Applying Primer. Carefully schedule your primer and paint schedule. Prime or paint only after the dew has lifted and before the temperature reaches 85F. Do not apply paint if the temperature is below 50 For above 85F. Apply primer evenly avoiding heavy build up and not in hot direct sunlight. Typically only one coat is required, however, multiple coats may be applied according to individual requirements. Sanding between coats is required if not recoated with in 48 hours. Read and follow primer label directions implicitly. 7. Applying Paint. Life Guard Pool Paint products are sprayable or may be brushed or rolled. 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 and quickly always keeping a wet edge which prevents overlap marks. More than one painter may be necessary to keep a wet edge. Apply evenly avoiding ponding or heavy build up. Allow 24 hours or more for the first coat to dry then apply the second coat. Apply subsequent coats of paint following previously stated instructions within 48 hours or sand between coats. 8. Dry and Cure Time. Allow a full 7 days before filling your refinished pool. Life Guard Pool Paint Products must be allowed to dry and cure completely before filling with water. When unscheduled rain wets the painted surface before 7 days remove standing water using a sponge or mop. Use a leaf blower to dry the uncured painted surface. Add two days to the total cure time which will allow 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. Life Guard Pool Paint Products are guaranteed to adhere to properly prepared surfaces, withstand pool chemicals and constant submersion service for 7-10 years when properly maintained according to industry standards, label directions and all manufacturers written and verbal recommendations. Temperatures above 85F or high humidity conditions may cause mud cracking or bubbling. Do not paint in hot or intense direct sunlight. Heavy wear may require a maintenance coat reapplication. We hope this information helps you achieve the results you expect and provides years of problem free service. Contact us for further information us at 360-651-9050 M-F 9 AM to 5 PM PST.
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