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The uniqueness of Aqua polymer coating consists in solving the issues of waterproofing and decorating of any object in an integrated manner.

Let’s review the process of waterproofing application using the example of pool creating.

Once the concrete basin cured, one can start finishing the pool.

• The first step is a thorough cleaning of the concrete basin from construction debris and cement dust.
• The material should be thoroughly mixed with a mixer before application.
• For the first coating it is recommended to thin Aqua with brand solvent in the ratio of 2 to 1, in order for the material to penetrate concrete to maximum depth.
• Aqua polymer is applied with a roller or spray gun. If the surface is even, and the area is large, a roller will do better. When choosing a roller, attention should be paid to the material the roller cover is made of. It is compulsory that the cover is natural, solvent-resistant, and with a low pile. In case of a spray gun, it is recommended to choose an HVLP electric spray gun with a nozzle of 2 to 3 mm. Most often a spray gun is used at waterproofing complex shapes, e.g., a quarry stoned pool.
• Begin painting with the walls, the first thinned coat is thoroughly worked in concrete with the roller. In case of applying with a spray gun, a thinned material should be applied in two coats, both being almost runny.
• When applied with a roller, Aqua is applied from bottom to top, overlapping. Having applied one path of Aqua, you lap a new path 50% over the preceding one. Overlapping application prevents you from missing spots, and creates a reliable even coating.
• Given the priming coat half an hour to dry, one can start applying main coats. Depending on the weather conditions and air temperature, a polymer coat dries within the timeframe of 20 to 40 minutes. Recommended temperature is from 20°C to 30°C.
• Dempinox Aqua recommended consumption is one liter per one square meter. The number of coatings depends upon the application method.
• Each new coating is applied in 20-40 minutes after a preceding one. The time of cure depends upon the air temperature – the higher the temperature, the sooner Aqua dries. It is not recommended to heat Aqua to speed up curing.
• Once a stated amount of material is applied to the walls, let’s paint the floor surface. Start from cove joints. Having painted a few times all inner corners, start rolling the material onto the pool floor coat by coat. The consumption is the same as before – one liter per one square meter of the pool floor. Apply Dempinox in the direction from the far wall towards steps.
• Having applied enough Aqua to the floor and walls, move on to the steps. Specialists recommend that Aqua is applied first to all the corners and protruding parts of steps, and then to the surface of entire stairs. Aqua consumption for steps is 1.5 liter per 1 square meter.
• After each stage of painting the pool, one should closely examine the entire surface covered to make sure no spots are missed. If detected, a missed spot should be touched up.
• Aqua tack-free time is half an hour, but complete polymerization (curing, gaining strength) takes seven days. It is recommended to avoid filling pool with water during this time.

Decorating the pool

Dempinox easily copes with the task of applying floor marks and lane dividing lines. To apply marking, you will need Aqua of the proper color, e.g., dark blue, as well as masking tape and a roller. Measure and mark the places of the future lane lines, their shape, width, and number. Line the contour of future lane lines with a masking tape. Apply Aqua with a roller until the main color does not show through. Having applied the final coat, the tape should be removed right after, when the lines are still wet. The pool is fully functional in 24 hours.

Company’s logo on the floor or wall of the commercial pool is a must-have for the successful business. To apply a logo with Aqua one needs a stencil and masking tape. Secure a stencil with masking tape to a chosen spot in the pool, and then carefully apply Aqua with a roller. The stencil is taken off right after painting, while the final coat is still wet. Once applied, the logo becomes solid with the main coating of the pool.

Fixing Aqua polymer coating

Dempinox Aqua creates an impact-resistant elastic coating deeply penetrating the concrete and becoming integral with it. In case one still managed to damage the coating, fixing it up is very simple.

• It is necessary to drain water from the pool down to the damaged spot, and let the spot dry. 
• Apply Aqua polymer to a damaged spot with a roller or brush in 5-6 coats. The material applied adheres to the main film restoring the integrity of the seamless coating. The fixed spot remains unnoticeable.  
• In 24 hours the pool can be filled with water and its use resumed.