{"product_id":"ramuc-hi-build-epoxy-pool-paint-kit","title":"Ramuc Hi-Build Epoxy Pool Paint, 2-Gallon Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRamuc Hi-Build Epoxy Pool Paint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRamuc Hi-Build Epoxy\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-build, two-part epoxy pool paint\u003c\/strong\u003e with a satin finish. Each coat builds up to 8 mils dry, so it smooths rough, aged concrete, plaster, gunite and fibreglass, and two coats give up to 8 years of service. It resists stains, chemicals and abrasion, and Ramuc calls it an alternative to replastering at a third of the cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 8 mils dry per coat.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 8 years of service\u003c\/strong\u003e from two coats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy 1:1 mix.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePools and spas,\u003c\/strong\u003e including fibreglass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-priming,\u003c\/strong\u003e 280 g\/L VOC max.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBare concrete, plaster, gunite and fibreglass, and pools previously painted with epoxy. \u003cem\u003eNot over rubber, chlorinated rubber or acrylic pool paint (use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ramuc-type-a-2-rubber-based-paint\"\u003eRamuc A-2\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/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\u003eWhite, Dawn Blue, Edgewater Gray, Beach Beige and Black, in 2-gallon kits (Part A and Part B). Use black for accents only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Ramuc Pool Paint?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Hi-Build for rough or aged surfaces and the longest life. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ramuc-ep-epoxy-pool-paint\"\u003eRamuc EP\u003c\/a\u003e gives a higher gloss at a lower cost per kit and is ideal for recoating smooth epoxy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs \u0026amp; Coverage\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Per 2-gal kit: 300–350 sq ft per coat on recoats and bare fibreglass, 150–200 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 high-build 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\u003eSatin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1:1 by volume. Stand 20 min, or 45 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\u003e3 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 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\u003e10–32 °C air and surface, 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\u003eUp to 8 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVOC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e280 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 1:1,\u003c\/strong\u003e let it stand, then roll two thick 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 Hi-Build 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. Hi-Build goes on thick, so a kit covers 300 sq ft per coat on a recoat: 8 kits for two coats. On bare or rough plaster the first coat takes 150 sq ft per kit, so plan on 11.\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 Hi-Build go over?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBare concrete, plaster, gunite and fibreglass, or a pool already painted with epoxy. It doesn't go over rubber, chlorinated 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\"\u003eWhy is it called Hi-Build?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach coat builds up to 8 mils dry, about four times a standard epoxy coat. That thickness smooths rough, aged surfaces and gives up to 8 years of service from two coats.\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 instead of replastering?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the plaster is sound, yes. Ramuc calls Hi-Build an alternative to replastering at a third of the cost. Hollow or crumbling plaster has to be repaired first.\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 1:1 for about 15 minutes with a drill mixer. Let it stand 20 minutes, or 45 below 18 °C, and use it within 3 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\"\u003eCan I use it in a spa?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in a concrete, plaster or fibreglass spa. Ramuc calls it a superior choice for spas.\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 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\"\u003e8\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\"\u003e9\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ramuc","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon Kit \/ White","offer_id":39300148723767,"sku":"912231102","price":447.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon Kit \/ Dawn Blue","offer_id":39300148822071,"sku":"912232802","price":399.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon Kit \/ Edgewater Gray","offer_id":39300148854839,"sku":"912237702","price":447.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon Kit \/ Beach Beige","offer_id":39300148887607,"sku":"912235502","price":457.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallon Kit \/ Black","offer_id":39919546597431,"sku":"912232102","price":477.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/5400\/2231\/products\/hi-build-epoxy-group-2-gallon-kit_thumbnail.png?v=1653060008","url":"https:\/\/thepaintpeople.com\/products\/ramuc-hi-build-epoxy-pool-paint-kit","provider":"The Paint People","version":"1.0","type":"link"}