INSL-X Rubber Based Swimming Pool Paint - Satin Finish, 3.79L
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INSL-X Rubber Based Pool Paint – Satin Synthetic Rubber Coating
INSL-X Rubber Based Swimming Pool Paint (RP-2700) is a synthetic rubber pool paint with a durable, low-sheen satin finish for residential and commercial concrete pools. It resists fading, abrasion and alkalis, and it's suitable for fresh water, salt water and chlorinated pools. It's the right recoat for pools already painted with chlorinated rubber or synthetic rubber-based paint, and it also goes on bare concrete, marcite and gunite.
Key Features
- Durable satin, low-sheen finish.
- Recoats chlorinated rubber and synthetic rubber pool paint.
- Resists fading, abrasion and alkalis.
- Fresh, salt and chlorinated water.
- Self-priming on bare concrete, marcite and gunite.
- High coverage: 400–500 sq. ft. per gallon.
Where to Use It
Concrete, marcite and gunite pools and fountains, bare or previously painted with a rubber-based paint. Do not apply over epoxy, acrylic or waterborne pool paint. For those, use INSL-X Epoxy or INSL-X Waterborne. Not for fiberglass, steel, aluminum, galvanized or vinyl-lined pools, or for hot tubs and spas.
Colours
White, Aquamarine, Black, Ocean Blue and Royal Blue.
Rubber Based or Waterborne?
Both can recoat a rubber-painted pool. Rubber Based is the like-for-like recoat, with a satin finish and higher coverage per gallon. INSL-X Waterborne recoats faster (4–6 hours), cleans up with water and goes over any type of pool paint, so it's the safer pick if you're not sure what's on your pool.
Specs & Coverage
- Coverage: 400–500 sq. ft. per gallon (3.79 L) per coat
- Bare masonry: plan on 250–300 sq. ft. per gallon for the first coat
| Type | Synthetic rubber, solvent-based |
| Finish | Satin (low sheen) |
| Coats | 2 (self-priming) |
| Dry film per coat | 1.9–2.4 mils |
| Solids by volume | 59% ± 1% |
| VOC | 338 g/L |
| Application temperature | Best at 18–29 °C (65–85 °F). Not below 10 °C (50 °F) |
| Tack free | 30 minutes |
| Recoat | 12–24 hours (sand with 150–180 grit if over 72 hours) |
| Cure before filling | Outdoor 7 days. Indoor 14 days |
| Thinning | Do not thin |
| Clean-up | Xylene |
| Size | 3.79 L |
Application Guide
- Check the surface. Only apply over bare concrete, marcite or gunite, or over existing chlorinated rubber or synthetic rubber paint. Not sure what's on your pool? See the solvent test in the FAQ, or contact us before you buy.
- Clean. Scrub with a heavy-duty citrus-based cleaner/degreaser. Hand scrub the waterline, where suntan lotion oils collect.
- Prep bare concrete or plaster. Etch with a 10% muriatic acid solution until it stops bubbling. Neutralize with 1 lb of baking soda per 5 gallons of water, triple rinse and let dry 3 days.
- Prep painted pools. Scrub off chalk, scum and oils, rinse and let dry. Scuff sand with 150–180 grit, rinse off the dust and let dry 24 hours. Never acid etch a painted surface.
- Apply. Stir well and don't thin. Roll with an industrial phenolic-core ¼"–½" nap cover (preferred), brush with natural bristle, or spray. Paint at 18–29 °C if you can, out of direct sun, with no rain expected for 4–6 hours.
- Second coat after 12–24 hours. Always apply two coats at the recommended spread rate, and don't apply heavier.
- Cure at least 7 days outdoors, or 14 days indoors with fans running, before filling. Don't cover the pool with a tarp or solar blanket. After filling, add shock through the skimmer or chlorinator, not directly onto the paint.
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FAQ
1What can I apply INSL-X Rubber Based Pool Paint over?
Bare concrete, marcite and gunite, or a previous chlorinated rubber or synthetic rubber pool paint in good condition. Never apply it over epoxy, acrylic or waterborne pool paint.
2How can I tell what paint is on my pool?
Do a solvent test on a clean, dry spot, wearing rubber gloves. Rub a cotton ball soaked in each solvent back and forth 4–5 times, trying the next one in a new spot if nothing happens. If the paint softens or gets sticky with denatured alcohol, it's waterborne acrylic. Xylene means chlorinated or synthetic rubber. MEK means epoxy. See the solvent test guide.
3Is it safe for saltwater pools?
Yes. It's suitable for fresh and salt water, and for chlorinated pools.
4What finish does it give?
A durable satin, low-sheen finish.
5Can I use it on a commercial pool?
Yes. It's made for both residential and commercial concrete pools.
6How long do I wait between coats?
12–24 hours. If more than 72 hours pass, sand with 150–180 grit before the second coat.
7When can I fill the pool?
Wait at least 7 days after the final coat outdoors, or 14 days indoors.
8Will the colour fade?
All pool paints eventually fade with chlorine. Keep your water chemistry balanced and don't over-chlorinate to hold the colour longest.
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Canada Shipping
- Enjoy free shipping to Ontario and Quebec on orders over $249.
- Orders over $249 qualify for free shipping to all other provinces.
- Returns accepted within 35 days from the date of delivery.
- Custom tinted paints are classified as Final Sale items and are not eligible for return or store credit.