Usage Instructions:

Hengro PoolProtect
Pool Epoxy Coating
Please read the following instructions in their entirety
before you start to paint. Failure to do so may
jeopardize the success of your painting project and will
render the manufacturers warranty null and void.

SECTION I Before you paint

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All Hengro Epoxy product variants (including

PoolProtect Pool Epoxy Coating) are delivered in
twin-pack format.
You should have a tin that is labeled Hengro Epoxy
Coating [Color] and another tin that is labeled
Hengro Catalyst/Activator Clear.
Hengro Epoxy paints are delivered in either 5 liter or
20 liter metal tins.
You should have the same number of tins of both
parts of the paint one tin of catalyst/activator for
each one tin of colored base. Both tins should be the
same size. Do not open the tins yet.

SECTION II Surface Preparation

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Hengro PoolProtect Pool Epoxy Coating should only

be applied to a clean pool surface that has no other
paint coating that is coming loose, on it.
Should there be any other paint coating, material or
residue on the pool surface, it will separate from the
pool surface, causing the Hengro epoxy coating to
come off as well.
Please ensure your surface has been completely
cleaned of dust, oil, grease and/or marblelite or

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previous paint coatings, ensuring that the surface is

as close as possible to its raw state BEFORE applying
Hengro Epoxy Paint.
8. To properly clean your swimming pool of any
previous coatings (including marblelite), use an
industrial strength (200Bar/3,000Psi) high-pressure
cleaner and water. These may be rented from most
tool hire companies. Please take care when
operating this machine to prevent personal injury.
9. It is recommended that the pool also be given an
acid wash prior to coating. Use undiluted swimming
pool acid with a stiff nylon brush, making sure to
clean every single cm of the pool surface to be
painted. Wash off the acid afterwards with water. It
is also recommended that protective clothing
(gloves, goggles and aspiration mask) be worn when
working with swimming pool acid.
10. The pool surface should be completely dry, with no
water or any other liquid on it, prior to coating.
11. Hengro PoolProtect Pool Epoxy Coating can be
applied to any good concrete, cement or fiberglass
pool.
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SECTION III Opening the tins and preparing to

paint
12. Please make sure that you have one tin of Hengro
catalyst/activator for each tin of Hengro colored
base, both of the same size.
13. Please shake BOTH tins well before opening them.
14. When you open the tins, you will notice that they are
not full to the top. This is the way it is intended to be,
so that the contents of the tin of clear catalyst can be
added to the tin of colored base, to provide a full tin
of paint.
15. After opening the tins, stir the tin of colored Base
well and ensure that all the bottom particles are
stirred up and no sediment is left on the bottom of
the tin.
16. Next, add the clear Catalyst (Activator) to the
colored Base and mix the two parts together (either
in a bigger tin/drum or in the tins provided).
17. Constantly stir the combined mixture consisting of
the Activator and Base for 15 minutes (until no
more light colored streaks appear on the top
surface of the paint). The mixed paint will appear to

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be very thin (low viscosity) do not be alarmed, as

this is normal.
Place the tin/drum with mixed paint in a hot place
(ideally in the sun outside or in a heated room) to
cure properly (keeping in mind that Hengro Epoxy
Paint can be applied at temperatures ranging from
12C to 35C, but is at its optimum at 18C to 22C at
50% relative humidity).
Let the tin/drum with paint rest for 45 - 90 minutes
depending on the ambient temperature:
- 45 Minutes for warmer areas / warmer days.
- 90 Minutes for cooler areas / cooler days.
You will see that the paints viscosity (thickness of
the paint) will increase as it warms. The paint should
be left to stand until it reaches the
consistency/thickness of dairy/pouring cream do
not let it stand for too long, as this may lead to the
paint hardening in the tin before it is painted out.
Hengro will not take responsibility for paint that has
been allowed to harden before it could be painted
out.
After the paint has rested for the specified time, stir
it again for 10 minutes, after which the paint will be
ready for application.

SECTION IV Applying the epoxy coating

22. Hengro PoolProtect Pool Epoxy Coating is best
applied with paint rollers equipped with extended
handles, so that the person applying the paint can
comfortably do so while standing erect, without
having to exert pressure on the roller.
23. From the time that the two parts of the paint are
added together, you have 4 hours to paint, before
the paint starts getting hard in the tin. Therefore
only ever mix as much paint as you can apply within
4 hours. A maximum of two tins at a time is
recommended.
24. Please use good quality brushes and rollers. For the
best finish we recommend good quality sheep-wool
rollers.
25. First coat/Primer coat: the surface may shine
through (paint will appear semi-transparent as
Hengro Epoxy Paint is a self-priming paint) but there
is no reason for worry.
26. Second coat: best applied 12-24 hours after the first
coat has been applied. However, in warm conditions
the second coat may be applied as soon as 4 hours
after first coat, as soon as the first coat is tacky. After

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the second coat is applied, the surface will be

covered and sealed completely.
27. Spread rates: Hengro PoolProtect epoxy coatings is
designed to be applied at a final / effective spread
rate, when applying two coats, of 3 4 square
meters per liter of paint, depending on the
roughness and absorbency rate of the pool surface
that is painted on.
This means that:
a. First / Primer coat: you should cover
roughly 30m to 40m per 5 liter, or 120m
to 160m per 20 liter of paint;
b. Second coat: you should cover roughly
30m to 60m per 5 liter, or 120m to
200m per 20 liter of paint;
c. PLEASE NOTE: it is not unusual
(depending on the nature of the pool
surface being painted) to use MORE paint
during application of the first / primer coat
(up to two thirds of the total paint to be
used), and less during application of the
second coat (the second coat spreads
wider, as it is applied to the smoother and
harder first coat).
28. Do not apply too much pressure on the roller while
applying the paint. Apply with moderate pressure,
using a smooth, spreading action. If too much
pressure is applied to the roller, it may negatively
affect the overall cosmetic finish of the painted
surface (it may produce roller marks and streaks on
the surface - this will, however, not compromise the
strength and longevity of the epoxy coat).
29. When applying the paint with your roller, submerge
the roller in the paint to saturate it with paint. Paint
the surface by applying moderate pressure to the
roller. Before submerging the roller in the paint again
to cover the next area with paint, run your partially
dry roller over the most recent painted area to
ensure correct blending of accumulated paint that
might occur. Hereby you help the layer of paint to be
spread more evenly by rolling the partially dry roller
for a second time over the most recent layer of paint.

SECTION V Drying (Curing) Time

30. Hengro Epoxy Coating needs 7 (seven) full days to be

completely cured / dried.
31. If necessary, the painted pool surface may be walked
on with bare feet or soft-soled shoes after 36 hours
from application of the second code.

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32. Do not add water to the swimming pool before the

7 days drying time has completely passed.
33. Non-adherence to the required curing time will
render the manufacturers warranty as null and void.
If it rains:
34. If it rains within 36 to 48 hours after applying one of
the two coats of paint, the rain may wash out some
of the pigment, creating white streak marks and
stains.
35. Remove all accumulated rain water from the bottom
of the pool as soon as it is possible.
36. If only one coat was painted up to this point, you
may simply paint over the second / top coat,
covering the white streak marks and stains.
37. If it rained on the second / top coat, you will have to
paint over an additional coat to cover the white
streak marks and stains.
38. Ensure that the pool surface that is to be painted is
completely dry before painting is started.
39. The painted pool will be rain proof after
approximately 48 hours (i.e rain after that will not be
a problem).
40. It is advised that you do not paint your swimming
pool on a day that rain in forecasted.
41. The result of rain on the painted surface (washing
out of the pigment) will be entirely cosmetic provided that all accumulated rain water is removed
from the pool as soon as possible, so that it can dry
normally, it will not compromise the strength of the
epoxy coating.

SECTION VI Safety & Precautions

42. Hengro Epoxy Coatings is a solvent-based paint

coating, which means that it contains potentially
volatile solvents.
43. Although not overtly dangerous, care should be
taken in handling epoxy paints in general. Avoid
storing the paint in direct sunlight, and do not bring
near an open flame.
44. If Hengro Epoxy Paint should land on the skin, there
is no immediate danger. Wash it off with water and
soap as soon as possible.
45. Take care not to spill Hengro Epoxy Paint where you
do not want paint to be, as it may be extremely

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difficult, if not impossible (depending on the

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e - The #1 reason for swimming pool epoxy
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This aspect is often ignored or overlooked,

to the paint or the paint
manufacturer being blamed if it fails.
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e HAVE to remove any old or previous paint or
mmarblelite coatings that are coming loose, or
o may come loose in the future, as well as any
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accumulated over the years, and may be
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invisible to the eye).
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marbelite coatings is to use an INDUSTRIAL
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STRENGTH high-pressure water cleaner
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h rented from most tool hire companies),
e blasting off the old coating or marblelite.
r - Please take care when using a highe pressure cleaner, to avoid injury.
- If your pool does not have any previous
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paint or marblelite coating to remove, it is
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advised that you clean the surface with
i swimming pool acid and a stiff nylon brush.
s - Please be sure to clean the whole pool.
Skipping even a small spot may result in the
s paint failing in that spot.
p - Please note that it is easy to determine if
i the paint failed due to non-adherence to the
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above, and that Hengro will not take
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responsibility if that is the case, as poor
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cleaning
and preparation is not covered by
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- Under no circumstances should the pool
be filled with water before the 7 day drying
time has elapsed. This will lead to failure of
the paint, and is not covered by the
warranty.
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