POLYUREA COATINGS FOR SWIMMING POOLS, DECKS, AND FOUNTAINS
PROTECT YOUR OUTDOOR AQUATIC SPACES
Waterproofing projects are challenging enough, even when water and moisture are uncommon, and minimal whenever they do come. Now try to waterproof surfaces that are routinely, or even constantly exposed to water and moisture, and you may be scratching your head and desperate for a solution. Fortunately, coatings technology has developed rapidly over the last half-century, and new solutions offer everything we’ve always loved about protective coatings, but combined with robust waterproofing capabilities. For outdoor aquatic spaces like swimming pools, pool decks, and fountains, high-performance coatings like polyurea can protect surfaces from corrosion and other types of water damage, while also resisting extreme temperatures, high foot traffic, and forceful drops and slams.
POLYUREA POOL AND FOUNTAIN COATINGS
Polyurea coatings are among the coatings industry’s most powerful and versatile technologies. Afforded by their unique chemical structure, polyurea is both tough and flexible, and can easily withstand strong impacts or harsh abrasion while also adjusting to large temperature fluctuations or shifting surfaces. Additionally, polyurea is chemically inert, meaning it won’t react with water- or oil-based compounds to see it corrode or degrade. Critical for waterproofing applications like pool deck coatings or fountain coatings, polyurea is waterproof and watertight, forming a seamless membrane that keeps water out and can withstand constant exposure to high-moisture, even when fully submerged in water! Polyurea coatings are also easy to apply, and cure within minutes to have a fun-ready surface that’s prepared for your next pool party. The cherry on top? Polyurea is also safer and more sustainable than alternative coatings, as it’s made of 100% solids and with no solvents or volatile organic compounds (VOCs). So with the help of polyurea coatings, your aquatic spaces will be protected summer after summer, come rain or shine, sunbathing or preparing for the triathlon.
HOW ARE POLYUREA
COATINGS APPLIED TO
POOLS, POOL DECKS, AND
FOUNTAINS?
We always recommend partnering with a coatings expert like ArmorThane for most every type of coatings project, and especially when improper applications can lead to health and safety concerns. However, we know it can be helpful, or at least interesting, to get a look behind the curtain to better understand how and why polyurea technology is so effective:
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SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
Before applying any primers or coatings, it’s first necessary to prepare the substrate, or the surface being coated. With polyurea, the substrate can be made out of any number of common construction materials, including concrete, ceramics, acrylic paint, and even older coating materials. To prepare the substrate, the surface must be thoroughly cleaned, entirely free of moisture and debris. Without this step, the bonding quality of the primer layer and subsequent polyurea coating will be weak, and vulnerable to damage and degradation.
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PRIMER APPLICATION
Polyurea exhibits exceptional adhesion with just about every type of surface, but it’s nonetheless recommended to use a primer. The primer functions to ensure high-quality bonding between the substrate and the polyurea, and can be especially helpful in high-moisture installations like in pool decks or fountains.
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POLYUREA APPLICATION
With the cleaned substrate coated in a fresh layer of primer, it’s then time to apply the polyurea coating. Using high-pressure spray equipment, polyurea is carefully applied layer-by-layer, alternating directions for maximum strength. In a matter of no time, the surface will be coated in a watertight, seamless membrane, taking only minutes to cure and before being ready for use.
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BONDING LAYER
Last but not least, a final bonding layer is applied to finish the coatings installation. This bonding layer is composed of a material that can fill any gaps in polyurea’s shield, providing additional resistance to UV rays, chlorine, or saltwater.
FAQ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Polyurea coatings can be used for pool interiors, but require the proper use of chemical blocking agents. In this environment, polyurea can break down to cause structural damage and even health and safety risks, so it’s important to consult with a coatings expert like ArmorThane if you’re looking to use polyurea on the inner walls of your swimming pool.
As a leading coating technology, polyurea coatings can cost more in the short term, but offer huge cost-savings in the long run. The exact cost will depend on several factors, including the size of the pool and pool deck, the state of the substrate and its composition, and the environment that the system is applied in.
Polyurea is highly moisture-resistant, and commonly used as a robust waterproofing solution for everything from concrete driveways to olympic-size swimming pools. This exceptional performance as a waterproofing technology is paired with robust protection from myriad other risk factors, including chemical corrosion, harsh abrasions, and UV radiation.
BECOME A PROFESSIONAL APPLICATOR
Just like polyurea and waterproofing are one and the same, so too are ArmorThane and excellence. We’ve spent over 35 years working towards one mission: to become the global one-stop shop for everything polyurea and polyurethane. Since our humble beginnings, we’ve been on a path to achieving this mission; heck, maybe we already have! Now, we want to continue our journey by spreading our knowledge and expertise to help you start your own coatings business. ArmorThane offers comprehensive but cost-effective startup packages with everything you need to go from coatings-clueless to a master of the durable arts. This includes personalized on-site training, high-quality polyurea formulations, advanced high-pressure spray equipment, and lifetime technical support. We want you to share in the same success that has brought us to the forefront of this incredible technology, and help protect the world one layer at a time. To learn more or begin your new career as a professional applicator and business owner, contact us today!
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