1. PRODUCTS Included is a Product Data Sheet for Series 161 Tneme-Fascure for coating concrete. Contractors will be required to estimate square footage for pool and required material on the jobsite to ensure proper material usage for the required film thickness. 2. SURFACE PREPARATION A. Cover all return fittings, pool lights, drains and any other areas to be protected from brush blasting and painting. B. Remove dirt, grease and oil by sashing and scrubbing surfaces with a solution made up of 3 ounces of detergent or tri-sodium phosphate to each gallon of water. Flush away all cleaning solutions and dirt with clean water. C. Scarify entire surfaces by brush-off blasting to assure adhesion of topcoat and remove any loose non-adherent material. To prevent impact damage, use 30/60 mesh abrasive and keep blast nozzle at least four feet from the surface. Spot prime bare areas. D. Any damage to the facility in the course of the work shall be replaced or repaired by the Contractor acceptable to the City at no additional charge. E. Remove any loose non-adherent material and feather any raw edges and uniformly abrade the entire surface. To patch use 215 Surface Epoxy F. All residue abrasive, dust and loose material must be removed by sweeping or vacuuming. G. Complete clean-up of all debris from sandblasting, inside and outside the pool area. All sandblast media should be disposed per the St. Louis County Waste Management Code. 3. APPLICATION INFORMATION A. Surface must be clean and dry. B. All surface preparation and repairs shall be approved by the Parks and Recreation Department representative or manufacturer representative. C. Observe surface preparation and spreading rate recommendations only as contained in this Tnemec Series 161 Tneme-Fascure Swimming Pool Coating System Supplement. Refer to product label for additional mixing and application instructions, in particular temperature, pot-life and dry to recoat time. D. Surface should be skid/slip resistant. For skid/slip resistant surface, broadcast clean dry silica sand (rounded) on the surface of the final coat while it is still tacky. Remove loose sand after the final coat has cured hard by sweeping or vacuuming. E. The application should consist of 2 coats. Spreading Rate for First and Second Coat should be at 200 sq. ft./gal. F. The contractor is responsible for removing all sand and paint residue from the project. Upon completing job, all debris, spent abrasive, cans, etc. shall be removed from the site. G. Color choices should be provided to Megan Reininger, 314-729-4864, for a decision on paint color prior to painting. H. All materials shall be applied in accordance with the manufacture’s specification. Any conflicts between the manufactures specification and the Bid Specifications shall be brought to the attention of the Owners Representative immediately. The Owner shall provide remedy to any and all conflicts and any and all change in cost shall be considered incidental to the project, no cost adjustment.
