Aquaguard SPC

Aquaguard SPC is a tough waterproof indoor and outdoor swimming pool coating for use in long time submersion.
Aquaguard SPC has been recreated to provide a highly chemical and water resistant chlorinated rubber gloss paint, designed specifically for areas where submersion in water for extended periods of time is required. It is extremely versatile and may be applied to both floor and wall surfaces for a variety of purposes, but commonly used in swimming pools, fish ponds, marine industries, coastline areas and especially where weak to medium
acidic or alkaline water is present. It is also ideal for chemical environments.

Use on: Concrete. For other substances contact Polycote Experts.
Use where: Internal/External – Floors and walls
Typical uses: This product has been professionally formulated for use in swimming pools and water storage tanks, fish ponds, marine industries, and coastline areas. It is especially good where weak to medium acidic or alkaline water is present.

Special features: Heavy duty, chemical resistant, waterproof, easy to clean, decorative and long lasting, highly elastic and offers excellent crack bridging properties, non-toxic, non-taint, can be applied to damp surfaces

Number of parts supplied:1
Application temperature:15oC – 25oC
Approximate coverage: 5 kg unit – 50m²
Cure time: Touch dry – 1 hour @ 20oC
Over-coat, pedestrian traffic – 90 mins
Priming required:No

Please consult the technical data sheet for full technical product data.

Preparation:
Thorough substrate preparation is essential.
Bare Concrete – Any new concrete must be at least 4 weeks old with no more than 7% moisture. The surface must be free of any weak laitance. Power floated concrete or very smooth concrete surfaces should be treated with Polycote Etch It.
Any oil or grease should be removed using Polycote Etch It, rinsed thoroughly and allowed to dry.
Painted Surfaces – Once again, any weak or loose laitance should be removed. The surfaces should be thoroughly abraded to provide a key and improve adhesion. Any repairs should be completed before application and new concrete treated as above and spot primed. Any oil or grease (including body fats) should also be removed. Lastly wash with fresh water and allow to dry. For painted surfaces, we strongly advise doing a test patch before commencing to ensure good adhesion.

Mixing:
Mix thoroughly for approx. 5 mins using a wide bladed stirrer. A wooden batten at least 25mm wide would be ideal.

Application:
To obtain the best results Aquaguard SPC should be applied in warm dry conditions (minimum 15oC), but not in very hot direct sunlight as this may lead to blistering. Apply using a brush or short pile lambswool roller.
On bare concrete the first coat must be diluted with approx. 15-20% Aquaguard SPC Diluting Agent (code 626 0100 for 1 litre) by volume prior to application to act as a binding primer and help seal the concrete surface. Once dried a second coat can be applied at full strength.
On previously painted surfaces two thin coats rather than one thick coat should be applied as this will prolong the life and performance of the coating.