RELATED MATERIALS:
EPOXYCOAT-S two-component epoxy coating; DUROFLOOR-BI epoxy primer; ADINOL-DM waterproofing admixture; ADIPLAST polymer latex; PLASTIPROOF waterproofing admixture; EPOMAX-EK epoxy putty; SM-14 solvent.
I. NATURE OF THE PROBLEM – REQUIREMENTS
- Swimming pools must be watertight and able to withstand hydrostatic pressure and chemical attack.
- The waterproofing layer must adhere perfectly to the substrate, be strong and non-shrinking, and allow slight deformation.
- The coating must be elastic and resistant to chemicals, abrasion and weather, and provide an aesthetic finish.
II. SOLUTION
- First ensure that the concrete can withstand the hydrostatic pressure of the water column.
- Create a watertight layer using a polymer-modified cement mortar: a cement:sand ratio of about 1:2.7 with ADINOL-DM (approx. 600 g per 50 kg of cement) and mixing water with ADIPLAST (ADIPLAST:water 1:3). This mortar bonds strongly to concrete, resists shrinkage and improves water-tightness.
- For thin sections use a ready-mix high-strength mortar.
- After curing, bond the finishing coat with a spatterdash (cement:sand = 1:1.5 mixed with ADIPLAST:water = 1:2).
- Once the mortar has cured for at least 28 days and the moisture content is below 4 %, prime the surface with DUROFLOOR-BI epoxy primer to increase adhesion.
- Finally apply two coats of EPOXYCOAT-S epoxy coating; this coating provides elasticity, chemical resistance and an aesthetic, smooth finish.
III. APPLICATION
Substrate preparation:
1. Remove oils, dust and deteriorated materials by wire-brushing or milling; blow with air and saturate with water (surfaces must be damp but not wet).
2. For thicknesses above about 3–4 cm, apply a base mortar: mix 50 kg cement with about 135 kg well-graded sand, add 600 g ADINOL-DM, and use water mixed with ADIPLAST (1:3). Apply by trowel and compact firmly.
3. Form grooves at wall–floor junctions and around outlets.
Spatterdash and bonding layer:
4. After curing, apply a spatterdash layer (cement:sand = 1:1.5) using water mixed with ADIPLAST (1:2). This ensures good adhesion of the finishing coat.
Finishing layer:
5. Apply a high-strength mortar of thickness about 1.5 cm using the same cement:sand ratio as above; finish with a trowel.
Priming and coating:
6. When the mortar has cured and moisture < 4 %, apply DUROFLOOR-BI primer in one coat with roller or brush; consumption approx. 150 g/m². After 24 hours, apply a first coat of EPOXYCOAT-S (mix components A and B for 2–3 minutes); consumption about 300–400 g/m². After curing (at least 24 hours), apply a second coat with consumption about 300 g/m². If needed, add up to 5 % SM-14 solvent to adjust viscosity.
IV. REMARKS
- Pay special attention to corners, joints, outlets and fittings; use EPOMAX-EK epoxy putty to seal holes.
- Ensure good ventilation because DUROFLOOR-BI and EPOXYCOAT-S contain solvent; wear protective gloves and goggles.
- Pot life of EPOXYCOAT-S is shorter at higher temperatures; do not apply when ambient or substrate temperature is below +10 °C or moisture > 4 %.
- Protect freshly applied coatings from moisture; if the interval between coats exceeds 24 hours, sand lightly before applying the next coat.
- Clean tools immediately with SM-14 solvent; hardened material can only be removed mechanically.
- Follow safety instructions on product labels.
EPOXYCOAT-S two-component epoxy coating; DUROFLOOR-BI epoxy primer; ADINOL-DM waterproofing admixture; ADIPLAST polymer latex; PLASTIPROOF waterproofing admixture; EPOMAX-EK epoxy putty; SM-14 solvent.
I. NATURE OF THE PROBLEM – REQUIREMENTS
- Swimming pools must be watertight and able to withstand hydrostatic pressure and chemical attack.
- The waterproofing layer must adhere perfectly to the substrate, be strong and non-shrinking, and allow slight deformation.
- The coating must be elastic and resistant to chemicals, abrasion and weather, and provide an aesthetic finish.
II. SOLUTION
- First ensure that the concrete can withstand the hydrostatic pressure of the water column.
- Create a watertight layer using a polymer-modified cement mortar: a cement:sand ratio of about 1:2.7 with ADINOL-DM (approx. 600 g per 50 kg of cement) and mixing water with ADIPLAST (ADIPLAST:water 1:3). This mortar bonds strongly to concrete, resists shrinkage and improves water-tightness.
- For thin sections use a ready-mix high-strength mortar.
- After curing, bond the finishing coat with a spatterdash (cement:sand = 1:1.5 mixed with ADIPLAST:water = 1:2).
- Once the mortar has cured for at least 28 days and the moisture content is below 4 %, prime the surface with DUROFLOOR-BI epoxy primer to increase adhesion.
- Finally apply two coats of EPOXYCOAT-S epoxy coating; this coating provides elasticity, chemical resistance and an aesthetic, smooth finish.
III. APPLICATION
Substrate preparation:
1. Remove oils, dust and deteriorated materials by wire-brushing or milling; blow with air and saturate with water (surfaces must be damp but not wet).
2. For thicknesses above about 3–4 cm, apply a base mortar: mix 50 kg cement with about 135 kg well-graded sand, add 600 g ADINOL-DM, and use water mixed with ADIPLAST (1:3). Apply by trowel and compact firmly.
3. Form grooves at wall–floor junctions and around outlets.
Spatterdash and bonding layer:
4. After curing, apply a spatterdash layer (cement:sand = 1:1.5) using water mixed with ADIPLAST (1:2). This ensures good adhesion of the finishing coat.
Finishing layer:
5. Apply a high-strength mortar of thickness about 1.5 cm using the same cement:sand ratio as above; finish with a trowel.
Priming and coating:
6. When the mortar has cured and moisture < 4 %, apply DUROFLOOR-BI primer in one coat with roller or brush; consumption approx. 150 g/m². After 24 hours, apply a first coat of EPOXYCOAT-S (mix components A and B for 2–3 minutes); consumption about 300–400 g/m². After curing (at least 24 hours), apply a second coat with consumption about 300 g/m². If needed, add up to 5 % SM-14 solvent to adjust viscosity.
IV. REMARKS
- Pay special attention to corners, joints, outlets and fittings; use EPOMAX-EK epoxy putty to seal holes.
- Ensure good ventilation because DUROFLOOR-BI and EPOXYCOAT-S contain solvent; wear protective gloves and goggles.
- Pot life of EPOXYCOAT-S is shorter at higher temperatures; do not apply when ambient or substrate temperature is below +10 °C or moisture > 4 %.
- Protect freshly applied coatings from moisture; if the interval between coats exceeds 24 hours, sand lightly before applying the next coat.
- Clean tools immediately with SM-14 solvent; hardened material can only be removed mechanically.
- Follow safety instructions on product labels.
