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Pool Repair Materials

Recommended two part epoxy fillers: Note: only use for patching up small spots and hairline cracks. – MEGAPOXY Epoxy filler part A and part B – SIKADUR – 31, (made by Sika) 2-component solvent free epoxy resin containing filler, part A and part B. – FERROPRE 2-component epoxy filler, part A and part B. (made by Loctite) – AQUA KNEAD [...]

Guidelines For Pool Balancing
Guidelines For Pool Balancing

To assist in minimizing chalking of a painted finish in the swimming pool environment, the following guidelines maybe of assistance, particularly where an epoxy paint has been used. These are general recommendations only and are not intended to substitute for professional advice. Learn More »

Notes on Fibreglass
Notes on Fibreglass

Fibreglass pools were not intended to be painted and there are many variables with this type of substrate making it difficult to guarantee adhesion, however, over the years we have had success with both our chlorinated rubber and highbuild epoxy systems. Learn More »

Notes on Exposed Render Finishes
Notes on Exposed Render Finishes

Exposed render, or coloured render finishes have been used in Australia for many years. Like any pool interior finish, they have advantages and disadvantages. The different versions of this finish had different characteristics, which must be understood when attempting to refinish or refurbish one of these pools. Learn More »

Environmental Questions
Environmental Questions

“The average Victorian household uses about 240,000 litres of water per year. Equivalent to emptying and refilling your pool nearly five times, according to savewater.com.au. We should all try to use the water we’ve got wisely, and to reduce the water we waste.” Learn More »

Guidelines for Acid Etching of Swimming Pools
Guidelines for Acid Etching of Swimming Pools

There are three main reasons why it is necessary to acid wash. 1) To neutralize the lime and active cement (laitance) concrete of new concrete. 2) To open the cement surface to promote penetration and adhesion of coatings. 3) To remove build-up of (alkaline) chemicals and mineral salts on surfaces. Learn More »

Testing your pool surface
Testing your pool surface

Wet a rag with a strong solvent (Acetone, all purpose lacquer thinner, or an automotive thinner) and rub it on the surface. If the paint dissolves, softens, and becomes sticky, and turns back into something you think of as “wet paint”, the coating on the pool is likely to be a chlorinated rubber coating (single pack). Learn More »

Swiftvulc

Swiftvulc Chlorinated Rubber is a single pack immersion and protective flexible coating. Learn More »

SwiftEpoxy Highbuild

SwiftEpoxy Highbuild is a thick two pack low solvent, high scratch resistance, immersion and protective coating. Learn More »

SwiftEpoxy Primer

SwiftEpoxy Primer is a clear two pack coating to go underneath our SwiftEpoxy Highbuild. Learn More »

SVX Thinners

SVX Thinner is a solvent for cleaning and thinning down either the Swiftvulc Chlorinated Rubber or the SwiftEpoxy Highbuild. Learn More »

EC101 Degreaser

EC101 Degreaser is a heavy duty alkaline based degreaser. Used for cleaning scum, body oils and suntan lotions from pool surface. Learn More »

Shield Sealer Undercoat

Shield Sealer Undercoat is a premium, full bodied, easy to sand, opaque white water based primer coating. Learn More »