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ENGINEERED COATING SOLUTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL POOL AND WATER PARK SURFACING
FEATURES OF AQUA ARMOR COATINGS
AQUA ARMOR FEATURES
This is a unique product, and not related to anything else in the Aquatic Industry.
- Suitable for new pools/water parks and renovation projects.
- It is an industrial – grade product; used in the industrial protective coatings industry.
- AQUA ARMOR is a hard, wear, abrasion and corrosion resistant coating.
- It is glass -fiber reinforced, and also suitable for repairing cracked concrete.
- Minimal preparation is required compared to competing materials.
- Far more versatile usage compared to competing materials.
- No chip out of plaster required; no dust and mess around the facility.
- It is superior to epoxies, quartz plasters, and specialty cement-based finishes.
- Is less costly than tile, and produces a tile -like finish, without grout problems.
- It is a workhorse product for commercial pools and water parks.
- The ideal material for elevated pools, and exhibits waterproofing properties.
No additional waterproofing products required.
- Very fast cure time means short downtime, and rapid return-to-service.
- Can be applied down to 5 C; provides service in freezing and high heat conditions.
- Excellent bond to stainless steel and concrete, and conforms to any shape like spas.
- Superior performance in hot spas; not degraded by hot water.
- 20 yr service life based on resin chemistry, and verified under actual field conditions. No unsubstantiated/exaggerated performance claims.
- Does not require periodic refinishing
- Spray – applied by selected Certified Applicators for a professional application.
AQUA ARMOR FOR COMMERCIAL SPAS
SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE IN HOT SPAS
Due to the hot water in spas, a deterioration of the plaster surface is observed. Hot water is very aggressive on spas, and causes a rapid breakdown:-
- Spalling of plaster
- Discoloration/staining and difficult cleaning
- Roughness and cracks
- Black algae infestation
- Unsightly appearance and loss of aesthetics
- Formation of calcium salts
- Snagged bathing suites ,and uncomfortable environment for bathers
Aqua Armor offers a tile-like finish, will eliminate these defects, and repeated resurfacing. It is not affected by high temperatures. Bathers enjoy an overall better experience when using the aquatic facility. It has excellent aesthetics retention, and offers a clean, inviting look.
AQUA ARMOR
VS.
EPOXY
AQUA ARMOR
- Specified by Aquatic Consultants
- 30 year track record in pools
- An industrial-grade product
- A long term solution-high performance product
- Provides a uniform appearance
- Consistent performance
- Has glass fibre for extra strength
- Is spray-applied - more uniform
- Can be applied in low temps.
- UV stable-will not chalk
- Very fast application-short downtime
- Labor highly skilled
- Short cure time < 10 hrs
- Much thicker - 80 mils ( 2mm)
- Can repair hairline/structural cracks
- More flexible
- 20 Year service life
- Outperforms all pool paints
EPOXY PAINTS
- Never specified
- Low-end epoxy paint used; will amine blush
- Not industrial - grade
- Short term only
- Mottles and discolors
- Flaking, peeling, chipping
- No glass fibre
- Rolled by hand-not even
- Will not cure in low temps
- Not UV stable-will chalk
- Slow process-long downtime
- No specific training-problems
- Long cure time to 7 days
- Thin paint film - 12 mils
- Cannot remediate cracks
- Inflexible and subject to embrittlement
- Short service life and subject to periodic reapplication at high cost
- Old, outdated technology. A short- term get -by product
AQUA ARMOR
VS.
PLASTER
Aqua Armor
- High-performance composite materials An industrial-grade product
- Corrosion resistant
- Can be applied to steel and concrete
- Has structural strength- repairs cracks/leaks
- Black algae cannot adhere
- Not sensitive to out-of-balance water chemistry
- Not affected by pH swings
- Eliminates rebar corrosion stains
- Aways remains smooth
- Excellent aesthetics retention
- 20 year service life
- Eliminates periodic reapplication Excellent bond to concrete
- Not affected by elevated temperatures in commercial spas
- Widely specified by Aquatic Consultants for new construction and renovation.
- Reduces overall operating costs of pools and water parks
- High-tech method
- Warranty provided based on actual product performance
Plaster
- Basic white plaster with quartz aggregate.
- Not corrosion resistant
- Very limited in application
- Not a structural material; hairline cracks.
- Subject to black algae infestation
- Sensitive to correct water chemistry
- pH swings damage plaster
- Rebar stains can form
- Gets rough over time
- Loss of aesthetics - will stain/discolor
- Varies by contractor, and quality of work
- Reapplication required Pop-offs often occur
- Hot water very aggressive on plaster
- Outdated methods still specified due to lack of information
- No benefits with cement-based finishes
- No actual warranty provided, due to the inherent shortcomings of plaster
