Refurbish Repair Waterproof Swimming Pools

How to Repair Concrete Swimming Pools

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Waterproofing/Resurfacing/Decorative Surfaces

Repair Waterproof Swimming Pools is necessary as the life of Marblesheen, pebblecrete and other decorative surfaces in concrete pools are subject to extreme variations. Caused in part by the finished surface quality due to raw material variations, application techniques, marblesheen additives and surface deterioration.  This surface deterioration coming from poor pool maintenance, high wear and tear, groundwater penetration behind the finish.

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Leaking swimming pools repair

Concrete leaking swimming pools repair can be difficult as first, you must determine the whereabouts of the leaks.
Then decide if it’s necessary to do a full refurbishment of the pool. Inspect the surface carefully for soundness. If any of the surface is crumbly, soft, or drummy in any area. Remove the suspect area/s. Repair using a structural repair cements – MAXREST or MAXRITE.

Where the Swimming Pool is Structurally Weak

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Drizoro Products Required to Refurbish Swimming pools

Maxplug | Maxrest | Maxrite | Maxseal Flex | Maxrest Passive | Maxjoint Elastic | Concreseal Pool

CAUTION:- The following preparation details MUST be adhered to for the successful adhesion of Maxseal Flex

Advantages of using Drizoro Maxseal cementitious membranes to repair waterproof swimming pools.

Application of Drizoro Maxseal Flex to the pool shell to prevent groundwater from entering behind the decorative finish. Water penetrating behind a pool finish will reduce its life span. At the same time, the membrane prevents the pool water from degrading the concrete shell.

 

Repair Method:

1. Prepare the surface to be coated by removing any loose materials. Old paint surfaces, etc.
   Ensure a clean and sound surface before proceeding.
2. Apply Maxrest Passive to exposed steel to protect against corrosion.
3. Any damage to the surface should be repaired using Maxplug | Maxrest |Maxrite
4. Using a “RIPPER” disk with a 24 grit minimum abrade the total surface to create a porous base.
5.  Remove all salts. Waterblast. Lastly, use Efflorescence Rid to thoroughly etch the surface.
6. Wash off before commencing the application.

Wetting the Surface for both Coats is very important

1. Thoroughly wet the entire surface before applying the first coat of MAXSEAL FLEX. MAXSEAL FLEX is a flexible cement-based waterproof coating that will not only prevent moisture from escaping the pool but will also prevent groundwater from entering the pool.
2. Leave overnight between coats.
3. Dampen the surface before applying the second coat.
4. MAXSEAL FLEX requires a minimum of 14 days prior to filling the pool
5. Pool Finishing use Drizoro Concreseal Pool. Check it out and follow instructions for the application. Single Coat from 3 to 5 mm
6. Other Finishes:- When rendering over MAXSEAL FLEX, a slurry coat of neat Bondcrete mixed with cement should be “flick” applied to the surface to assist with adhesion. Leave for 4-5 days to cure before finishing the surface. Note – DRIZORO products are suitable for use with many popular pool-finishing products, including tiles, pebblecretes and decorative renders.

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ACID ETCHING SOLUTION CONCENTRATIONS

OLD CEMENT                                                    – 1 PART ACID-    3PARTS WATER

MARBLE SHEEN (Sound & Hard)                           –  CONCENTRATED ACID – NIL WATER

MARBLE SHEEN (Sound & Soft)                             – ONE PART ACID    ONE PART WATER

  

Use commercial Hydrochloric or Muriatic Acid to etch the surface thoroughly, a small area at a time.
Immediately scrub the entire surface with a NYLON broom. As soon as the bubbling reaction stops (approximately 5-15 minutes), flush the entire area with fresh water.

NEVER ALLOW THE ACID RESIDUE TO DRY ON THE SURFACE.

After the surface has been etched correctly, the surface needs to be neutralised with a solution of Bicarbonate and water (1Kg Bicarbonate 10 litres warm water), flush with clean water.

It is important to concentrate on a small, workable section at a time. This will ensure that no bicarbonate of soda is left deposited onto the surface.

 

 

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