Archive for April, 2009
Swimming Pool Painting
Though not for anything complex masonry paint a pool (concrete, concrete or stucco), we must take certain factors into account so that the paint is more durable and hold all the property throughout the year.
Surface Preparation in New Pools
If the pool is new should be expected, since the completion of its construction, a couple of months before their first coats of paint, because the moisture and salt emerges is detrimental to the layers of material.
After this curing time should be sanded or browsed with a steel bristle brush to remove impurities and hard grains of construction, rinsing with diluted hydrochloric acid in water at a ratio of 1 x 9 parts, or muriatic acid diluted in 1 x 4 parts water. After rinsing with abundant clean water and allow to dry completely, 24 to 48 hours is the painting.
Surface Preparation with Previous Hand in Swimming Pools
If you have embedded in its walls remains of moss and algae should be removed with diluted bleach, a part of this water by 9. Pay more attention to the water level height or level flotation and corners. Remove dust or loose paint layers with a palette knife and sandpaper, rinse with dilute acid in water in the same proportions as for a new pool. After rinsing with plenty of pure water should be left to dry one or two days until completely dry to begin applying the paint. The cracks or fissures can be sealed with mastic elastomeric material submersible or some similar characteristics. Strongly advises against using any funds or fasteners, and besides, the paint is applied must be compatible with the previous one, preferably of the same features.
Painting Time
The paint can be applied to water or chlorinated rubber, paints a very good adhesion and waterproof to protect, give new life and color. The tools you need for your application are just ball and roller. The work must be done in the shade, to avoid prejudicing the proper drying of the paint and its adhesion. It is recommended to paint in the evening or night, at a temperature between 10 and 25 ° C, in dry and windless.
After applying two or three hands, respecting the corresponding drying times, as directed by the material, should be allowed to dry between one to two weeks for your filling. It is advisable to paint once a season, to maintain the color and firmness, which not only affected by sunlight and water, but also by chemicals commonly used in water purification. Remove all paint every six repainted, and start over, so that the layer is not too thick and start to crack.
