{"product_id":"ramuc-ep-epoxy-pool-paint","title":"Peinture de piscine époxy Ramuc EP","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRamuc EP Epoxy Pool Paint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRamuc EP Epoxy\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003etwo-part epoxy pool paint\u003c\/strong\u003e that cures to a hard, tile-like high gloss. It resists stains, pool chemicals and abrasion, and it's made for concrete, plaster and fibreglass pools, spas and slides. EP is the like-for-like recoat for epoxy-painted pools, where it covers best, and Ramuc calls epoxies the paints of choice for indoor pools. Two coats give 3–4 years of service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-gloss, tile-like finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStain, chemical and abrasion resistant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePools, spas and slides,\u003c\/strong\u003e including fibreglass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-priming, two-coat system.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8-hour pot life\u003c\/strong\u003e once mixed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBare concrete, plaster and fibreglass, and pools previously painted with epoxy. \u003cem\u003eNot over rubber or acrylic pool paint (use \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/ramuc-type-a-2-rubber-based-paint\"\u003eRamuc A-2\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/ramuc-ds-acrylic-pool-paint\"\u003eRamuc DS\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColours and Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDawn Blue, White, Monument Gray, Aquagreen, Dark Blue, Royal Blue and Black, in 1-gallon kits (Part A and Part B). Use dark colours for accents only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Ramuc Pool Paint?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEP gives the highest gloss at a lower cost per kit and is ideal for recoating epoxy. \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/ramuc-hi-build-epoxy-pool-paint-kit\"\u003eRamuc Hi-Build Epoxy\u003c\/a\u003e builds much thicker coats to smooth rough plaster and lasts up to 8 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs \u0026amp; Coverage\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Per 1-gal kit: 400–450 sq ft per coat on recoats and fibreglass, 175–200 on bare or rough surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoats:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2, self-priming\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 epoxy polyamide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh gloss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2:1 by volume. Stand 30 min, or 60 below 18 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 hours at 21 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecoat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16–72 hours. Sand with 80–100 grit after 72 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–7 days outdoors, 10–14 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\u003e10–29 °C air, surface 10–32 °C, nights 10 °C or warmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVOC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e340 g\/L max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean-up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRamuc Thinner\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\u003eRepair, power wash and clean\u003c\/strong\u003e with Ramuc Clean \u0026amp; Prep. Sand hard or glossy spots with #80 grit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet it dry\u003c\/strong\u003e and pass the condensation test.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix 2:1,\u003c\/strong\u003e let it stand, then roll two coats 16–72 hours apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCure 5–7 days\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoors or 10–14 indoors, 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 of Ramuc EP 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. At 400 sq ft per kit per coat, a recoat of existing epoxy takes 6 kits. Bare plaster soaks up the first coat at 175 sq ft per kit, so plan on 9.\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 EP go over?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBare concrete, plaster and fibreglass, or a pool already painted with epoxy, where it covers best. It doesn't go over rubber or acrylic pool paint.\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 EP on a fibreglass pool or spa?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It's made for concrete, plaster and fibreglass pools, spas and slides. Sand the gelcoat with #80 grit first. On fibreglass, a kit covers 400–450 sq ft per coat.\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\u003eMix Part A and Part B separately for about 5 minutes each, then together 2:1 for about 15 minutes with a drill mixer, not a stir stick. Let it stand 30 minutes, or 60 below 18 °C, before you start. It stays usable for about 8 hours. For more than one kit, intermix them in a 5-gallon pail.\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\"\u003eDo I need to acid-etch the pool?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Ramuc Clean \u0026amp; Prep cleans, degreases, dissolves mineral deposits and opens up the surface in one step, replacing the old TSP, acid etch and TSP routine. Mix it 1 to 2 with water for bare plaster, or 1 to 5 for a painted pool, scrub, then triple rinse with a garden hose.\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\"\u003eIs epoxy good for an indoor pool?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Ramuc says epoxies are the paints of choice for indoor pools because they cure chemically. Allow 10–14 days with good ventilation before you fill.\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 before I can fill the pool?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutdoors, 5–7 days after the final coat. Indoors, 10–14 days. Filling too soon can cause yellowing or a loss of gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eWhen's the best time to paint a pool in Ontario?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLate spring, before you open the pool, is the usual window. The air and the surface need to be between 10 °C and 32 °C, the nights have to stay above 10 °C so the paint cures, and rain can't be on the way. 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