Tor Torsan Swimming Pool Paint is a decorative/protective matt finish for concrete swimming and paddling pools. It is a chlorinated rubber binder pigmented with inorganic pigments and extenders and thinned with Aromatic Hydrocarbon Solvent.

Torsan is a range of high performance antimicrobial coatings that actively prevents the growth of bacteria, mould, mildew and fungus on walls and ceilings. Using silver ion technology, Torsan® systems reduce harmful mould and bacteria by over 99.99%. For detailed information please see the Tor Torsan Brochure.

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• Features & Benefits
• Surface Preparation
• Application Details
• Drying Times
• Storage & Handling
• Limitations
• Health & Safety

Features & Benefits

• For use on concrete substrate pools only
• Matt finish
• Only suitable for use over previous chlorinated rubber paints. A solvent swab test can indicate whether or not the existing coating is chlorinated rubber
• Touch dry in 1 hour, hard dry in 4 hours
• Good theoretical coverage up to 10 square metres per litre
• Use with Tor TH19 for thinning/cleaning when required
• Reduces harmful mould and bacteria by over 99.99%
• Provides maximum antimicrobial protection to hygiene sensitive environments, killing harmful bacteria faster than ever before, please see the Tor Torsan Brochure for detailed information

Surface Preparation

Bare Concrete:

• Grit blast or acid etch to remove laitance
• Ensure dry to less than 5.5 on Protimeter screed scale
• Apply one coat of Torsan Swimming Pool Paint CR549 thinned 10-15% with Tor Thinners TH19 to act as a sealer

Previously Painted Surfaces:

• Scrub with detergent solution to remove “body fat” deposits and rinse with clean water

Application Details

Drying Times

Note: Drying/curing times will be shortened by higher temperatures and lengthened by lower temperatures

Storage & Handling

Store in a safe place out of the reach of children

Flash point

• Above 32°C

Shelf life

• 2 years in unopened containers

Limitations

• Only suitable for use over previous chlorinated rubber paints. A solvent swab test
  can indicate whether or not the existing coating is chlorinated rubber
• Only suitable for use on concrete substrate pools
• Do not apply over flexible filler
• Not suitable for fish ponds

Health & Safety

• A copy of the appropriate Health & Safety Data Sheet should be consulted prior to using the product
• Minimum precautions for all paints:
  • Avoid skin and eye contact i.e. wear gloves, goggles, etc
  • Ensure good ventilation, mechanical if necessary
  • Store and use away from heat and flame
  • Do not eat or smoke in the vicinity of work
  • Wash hands before eating
  • Refer to supply container for additional warning labels