Solvent Based or Single Pack, Water Based Pool Paint?
Solvent Based or Single-Pack Water Based Swimming Pool Paint? Which paint should you use? Consider the Advantages and Disadvantages of our two best-selling Swimming Pool Paints, WB148 Single-Pack Acrylic Water Based, or A148 Chlorinated Rubber Solvent Based. All comparisons based on the same coverage rate of up to 40 sq metres per 5.0 Litres per coat.
| WB148 Single-Pack Acrylic Water Based Swimming Pool Paint (info...) |
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| Cost lower |
| Life Expectancy - 3-4 years (Dependent on Water Quality and maintenance) |
| Longer Life for indoor pools |
| Virtually VOC-Free (Water Based) |
| Good Green Credentials - Will continue onward production and availability |
| Warmer Weather dependent for Application |
| Can be applied over all Pool Coating Types as well as New surfaces |
| New Concrete surface must be over 8 weeks old |
| Full Colour Range |
| DIY-Friendly Application |
| A148 Chlorinated Rubber Solvent Based Swimming Pool Paint (info...) |
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| Cost higher |
| Life Expectancy - 5-6 years (Dependent on Water Quality and maintenance) |
| Longer Life for outdoor pools |
| VOC-Compliant (Solvent Based) |
| Not so Environmentally Friendly - Will see a gradual phase out |
| Lower Temperature Application and Shower-Proof in 30 Minutes |
| Should only be used over existing Chlorinated Rubber Paints or New surfaces |
| New Concrete surface Must Be over 4 Weeks old |
| Full Colour Range |
| For Professional Use Only in all Environments |
When to use a Professional Decorator
Subject to the product, substrate, building etc, a Professional Decorator or Contractor may be required to perform the task of applying certain high-performance coatings. This is because some products contain potentially harmful chemicals and solvents and when they are in a wet form, will have higher than normal VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) and must not be used by an unqualified person.
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