What
is Pool Mastic ?
The
material that is put between a swimming pools coping stone
and the pool deck to keep the intrusion of water between the
deck and pool. The dangers of this seal NOT being maintain
will lead to problems with the structure of your pool. Common
problems for examples; the cracking of your pool deck with
water able to get below your deck the drastic temperatures
changes in Texas make this a serious problem, also water can
soak into the thin set of the coping and with freezing temperature
the expansion of water will displace the coping, these are
just a few problems that will happen over time if this product
is not maintained.
What
are the choices you have to repair this problem and how do
they work?
Poly-Sulfide -is a two part, polysulfide-based
joint sealant that is resistant to today's common pool chemicals
used in a normal way. Poly-Sulfide is designed to be used inside of aircraft fuel cells and is also sold to the swimming pool supply industry to be installed around
swimming pools.
Pool Seal™- is a sand base joint filler with
water activated polymers and hardeners that binds the filler material together.
PoolSeal™ is used to fill joints subject to
concrete movement to provide a firm, compressionable, weather-resistant
protection to water intrusion. and weed growth It is specially designed to
be used around swimming pools after they have settled atleast 3-5 year old pools.
How many different sizes are available?
Poly-Sulfide – for self-leveling sealant packaged
in 96 oz & 24 oz
Pool Seal™ – Comes in 3 different quantities
2 bags, 4 bags, 6 bags, 8 bags as per this website if you
need Contractor sizes please contact manufacture
How
much does mastic cost?
Poly-Sulfide – The 96oz kit cost the consumer
about $85.00 a kit retail
Pool
Seal™ – 4 bags cost $89.99
How
many feet will that cover?
That is all based on the width of you gap between
your deck and coping stone. The avg width is ½ inch
and the depth is determined by the recommendation of the manufacture
of the product. Poly-Sulfide ; is a 2:1 ratio Pool Seal ™ recommends 1:1 ratio allowing for more product
in the joint.
Poly-Sulfide – The 96oz kit will go 56 linear ft based
on 1/2 inch deep and 1/2 inch wide gap
Pool Seal™ – will go 20-25 ft for every bag
based on ½ inch wide and ½ inch deep gap. The
4- bag box will go approximately 80-100 ft enough cover most
standard pool radius.
What colors are available?
Poly-Sulfide - Stone Gray, and Desert Tan
are the standard colors. Black and Redwood are available by
special order.
Pool Seal™- Tan, Oklahoma, Gray, are the standard
colors.
What is the recommended
depth you should install each product based on joint size?
Poly-Sulfide - A 2:1 width-to-depth ratio
is recommended.
Pool Seal™ - A 1:1 width-to-depth ratio is
recommended for joints ½”x½” or less, 2:1 for
joints greater than ½”x½”. PoolSeal™
should not be used in joints less than 1/8" wide or over
2".
How do I apply Poly-Sulfide?
For application information, please refer to
the directions on the container or print the application instructions.
How do I install Pool Seal™?
Pool Seal has a training video's which
can be viewed on there website
What is the shelf life
each?
Poly-Sulfide -The shelf life from date of
manufacture for Poly-Sulfide Two Part is minimum one year
when stored in unopened containers under 80ºF.
Pool Seal™- has no shelf life
it is a dry base compound
Can either be sealed
with an acrylic Sealer?
Poly-sulfide- cannot be sealed with solvent
based sealers it breaks down the poly-sulfide and will stain
from dirt after the solvent breaks it down.
Pool Seal™- It is all right to seal Pool Seal™
with an acrylic sealer it will increase the resistance to
water, and maintain a clean seal.
How long do I
have to work with them?
Poly Sulfide- Two Part has a work life
of approximately one hour at 77ºF. The higher the temperature
the shorter the work life
Pool Seal™- Since there is no mixing , you
are not held to a time line you have all the time you need
to install Pool Seal™ year round.
How long does
it take for the them to cure?
Poly-Sulfide -Two Part, the material is
tack free in four hours and cures in 24 hours at 77ºF.
Pool Seal™- the material is tack free in 15
min's the top-layer skins in 30 min's and cures in 24 hours
at 80ºF
The product didn't set - it's still
sticky. What happened?
Poly- Sulfide- Did you follow the mixing
instructions on the container or listed on the product data
sheet? Is the product still in date? See the above information
concerning shelf life.
Pool Seal™- that’s not possible
Some of the Poly-Sulfide from the same
kit set up and some didn't. What happened?
Poly-Sulfide- from the same kit sets up
intermittently or randomly in the joint, there is a problem
in the mixing operation. The two components were not thoroughly
blended together for the required amount of time. The material
will have to be removed from the joint.
Pool Seal™- that’s not possible.
How do I clean Poly-Sulfide
if I spill it on my deck?
Poly-Sulfide;- Immediately remove "wet"
poly-sulfide using Toluene or Xylene and a clean cloth
with a dabbing motion. Circular motion will spread the product.
If thepoly-Sulfide has dried, try using fine sandpaper
and lightly buff the area. If you have a coating system or
a painted deck, check with the manufacturer of the system
or the paint to see if there is a compatibility problem with
using Toluene or Xylene. If there is a problem, ask for their
recommendation.
Pool Seal™- Wipe it up with water and a sponge
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