Smerald Piscine is a special mixture of polyurethane-acrylate Teflon coated resins, in aqueous emulsion, particularly resistant to light, water, chlorine and the usual sanitising agents. Modified with unalterable high coverage pigments and special additives, effectively protected against UV radiation, assisted by peculiar radical catchers, it is characterised by high adhesion to the support, high elastic performance, excellent coverage capacity with only two coats of application, and absolute absence of toxic solvents of any kind.
Specially formulated for painting pools, ornamental basins, channels, fountains, ponds, tanks, and any cement support strongly and permanently in contact with water.
The surfaces of application should be clean, free of any soiling, crumbling and non-adhering parts, or non-absorbent, dust, pre-existing paints, etc.
Smerald Piscine can be applied by brush, roller or airless (membrane type) with a 1.5 - 2 mm diameter nozzle. It is preferable to wait at least 30 days for the base to mature. Make sure the surface to be treated is dry, mature and free from damp spots. Before proceeding with the application of the paint, it is advisable to wash with a hydro-cleaner to remove dust or loosely adherent residues. As a first coat, the product can be diluted with water at 40/50% in order to uniform and consolidate the base. Leave to dry for 12 hours and then proceed with the application of 2 coats of paint spaced out for at least 12 hours, diluting with water as little as possible. Always apply two coats, spaced at least 12 hours apart, for a consumption of no less than 200 g/m² per coat (about 450 g/m² of total consumption). On large surfaces it is recommended to apply product from the same production batch. Always proceed wet on wet in order to avoid signs of recovery.
MAINTENANCE: Maintenance interventions are foreseen, normally every two years, except for special needs. Proceed to detach the old damaged paint, clean the substrate with suitable detergents and remove grease or algae. The damaged areas must be carefully repaired before proceeding with the painting as indicated above.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE: It is recommended to fill the pool at least 15 days after applying the product and to leave the pool full even during the winter or non-use months. The paint is not suitable for use on rubber surfaces, fiberglass swimming pools, concrete with water repellent additives, for particular surfaces it is recommended to carry out a test application on a small area before proceeding with the finish on the entire pool.
Time before second coat at 20°C
Touch hardening at 20°C
a 20°C
Dry residue
10' a 105°
Maximum humidity of the support
Complete hardening at 20°C
a 20°C
Apply from 0.30 to 0.50 liters of Smerald Piscine per square metre of surface to be painted.
As for all products made from resins in aqueous emulsion, to avoid defects in filming, the application temperature must be between +5°C and +35°C with relative humidity not exceeding 60%-70%. The application should be avoided in case of direct exposure to sunlight and significant ventilation. The specified consumption must be respected (use 1 kg of product to pigment maximum 2.5 m² surface!). If the applied amount is less than the recommended minimum, the polymerization process (which makes it elastic adhesive and painting) would be compromised.
The general information, along with any instructions and recommendations for use of this product, including in this data sheet and eventually provided verbally or in writing, correspond to the present state of our scientific and practical knowledge.The protective decorative finish of swimming pools and basins, and concrete surfaces intended for permanent contact with water must be carried out with the special blend of polyurethane and acrylic resins modified with Teflon, Smerald Piscine, Azichem S. r.l. , applied with two coats with the procedures indicated by the supplier.
