{"product_id":"insl-x-epoxy-swimming-pool-paint","title":"INSL-X Epoxy Swimming Pool Paint, 2-Gallon Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eINSL-X Epoxy Swimming Pool Paint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSL-X Epoxy Pool Coating (IG-4000)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003etwo-part polyamide epoxy pool paint\u003c\/strong\u003e with a semi-gloss finish. It's extremely durable in fresh and salt water and resists common pool chemicals, including chlorine. It goes on concrete, plaster, marcite, gunite, fibreglass and steel, or over an existing 2-part epoxy. Each 2-gallon kit is Part A and Part B, mixed 1:1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe toughest INSL-X pool paint,\u003c\/strong\u003e with the most chemical resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFibreglass and steel\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as concrete and plaster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide recoat window\u003c\/strong\u003e of 3–72 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh or salt water,\u003c\/strong\u003e and resists chlorine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-gallon kits,\u003c\/strong\u003e 700–800 sq ft per coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcrete, plaster, marcite, gunite, fibreglass and steel pools, bare or previously coated with a 2-part epoxy. \u003cem\u003eNot over rubber, chlorinated rubber or water-based pool paint (use \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/insl-x-rubber-based-swimming-pool-paint-rp-satin-finish-3-79l\"\u003eINSL-X Rubber Based\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/insl-x-waterborne-swimming-pool-paint\"\u003eINSL-X Waterborne\u003c\/a\u003e). Not for stainless steel, aluminum, galvanized or vinyl-lined pools, hot tubs or spas.\u003c\/em\u003e Like any epoxy, it chalks and fades over time in sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColours and Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady-mixed in White, Black, Ocean Blue and Royal Blue, in 2-gallon kits (Part A and Part B).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich INSL-X Pool Paint?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Epoxy for an epoxy-painted pool, for fibreglass or steel, or for the most chemical resistance. For a rubber pool, use \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/insl-x-rubber-based-swimming-pool-paint-rp-satin-finish-3-79l\"\u003eINSL-X Rubber Based\u003c\/a\u003e. Not sure what's there? \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/insl-x-waterborne-swimming-pool-paint\"\u003eINSL-X Waterborne\u003c\/a\u003e goes over most coatings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs \u0026amp; Coverage\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 350–400 sq ft per gallon per coat, or 700–800 per 2-gal kit. Plan on 250–300 per gallon for the first coat on bare plaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoats:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 thin coats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-part polyamide epoxy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-gloss, 40–50 @ 60°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 h at 25 °C, 3 h at 32 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouch 2 h. Recoat 3–72 h. Sand with 150–180 grit after 72 h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 days outdoors, 14 days indoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApply at\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–38 °C (50–100 °F), air, surface and paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVOC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 340 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean-up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXylene or epoxy thinner, then warm soapy water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eApplication Guide\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm it's epoxy\u003c\/strong\u003e with an MEK test, then drain and clean with a citrus degreaser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBare plaster:\u003c\/strong\u003e etch, neutralize, rinse three times and dry 3 days. \u003cstrong\u003eEpoxy or fibreglass:\u003c\/strong\u003e sand, rinse and dry 24 hours. \u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove rust and prime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix 1:1,\u003c\/strong\u003e wait 30 minutes, then roll two thin coats 3–72 hours apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCure 7 days\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoors or 14 indoors with fans running, then fill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow many kits do I need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the calculator above. A 16 × 32 ft pool, 3½ ft at the shallow end and 8 ft at the deep end, has about 1,064 sq ft of walls and floor. Two coats at 350 sq ft per gallon is just over 6 gallons, so plan on 4 kits. Bare plaster also comes to 4 kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eWhat can it go over?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly bare surfaces or an existing 2-part epoxy: concrete, plaster, marcite, gunite, fibreglass and steel. It doesn't go over rubber, chlorinated rubber or water-based pool paint. If there are 4 or more old layers, strip it back first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow do I tell what paint is on my pool now?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo a solvent test. Wearing rubber gloves, clean and dry 3 or 4 spots, then rub each with a cotton ball soaked in a solvent, 4–5 passes, using a new spot each time. If denatured alcohol softens it, it's water-based acrylic. If xylene softens it, it's rubber or chlorinated rubber. If MEK softens it, it's epoxy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eCan I use it on a fibreglass or steel pool?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It's the INSL-X pool paint for both. Scuff sand fibreglass with 150–180 grit. On steel, remove the rust and prime with an epoxy primer first. It's not for stainless steel, aluminum or galvanized pools, vinyl liners, hot tubs or spas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow do I mix it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eStir Part A and Part B separately, then combine them 1:1 by volume and mix well. Let it stand 30 minutes before you start. It stays usable for about 6 hours at 25 °C, or 3 hours at 32 °C, so only mix what you can roll in that time. Never mix part of a kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow long between coats?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e3–72 hours. If more than 72 hours pass, sand with 150–180 grit before the second coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow long before I can fill the pool?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWait at least 7 days after the final coat for an outdoor pool, or 14 days indoors. Run fans across the pool and one pointed down into the deep end, and never cover it with a tarp or solar blanket while it cures. If rain gets in before it's cured, pump it out as soon as you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow long will a painted pool last?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Moore says to expect about 3 to 5 years before repainting. Chlorine levels, sun, climate, how many coats went on and how much the pool gets used all play a part. Check the finish each fall when you close the pool, and add shock through the skimmer or a chlorinator so concentrated chlorine never sits on the paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INSL-X","offers":[{"title":"2 Gal Kit \/ Blanc","offer_id":39364010541111,"sku":"IG4010S9F-2K","price":298.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gal Kit \/ Noir","offer_id":39364010606647,"sku":"IG4020S9F-2K","price":298.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gal Kit \/ Bleu océan","offer_id":39364010639415,"sku":"IG4042S9F-2K","price":298.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gal Kit \/ Bleu royal","offer_id":39364010672183,"sku":"IG4024S9F-2K","price":298.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/5400\/2231\/products\/INSL-X-Epoxy-Swimming-Pool-Paint-IG-Semi-Gloss-Finish-2-Gal-Kit.png?v=1681867319","url":"https:\/\/thepaintpeople.com\/fr\/products\/insl-x-epoxy-swimming-pool-paint","provider":"The Paint People","version":"1.0","type":"link"}