Once the pool has been emptied the marblelite surface would need to be cleaned using a high pressure water wash that would:

• Clean off all the dirt that has accumulated along with looses particles of the originally applied marblelite.
• Remove the algae that have grown on the rough surface of marblelite.

It must be remembered that the spore of the algae entrenches itself deep into the rough surface of the marblelite and although the surface algae may have been treated the spore is still alive. The use of a high pressure water system removes the algae spore prior to the application of Kusasa “Pool Kote”.

There are chemicals in a highly concentrated that can be used, however Kusasa paints would only recommend the use of such products under highly controlled environment due to the toxicity of the product.

Once the pool has been cleaned the surface must be inspected for any marblelite cracks. These cracks are normally less than 3mm and they may be repaired as follows:

• Open up the crack in a “V” formation and ensure that the crack is clean & well dusted.
• Mix Kusasa Marblelite Crack Filler with Kusasa Chem Add at the ratio of 1kg Marblelite Crack Filler to 300ml Kusasa Chem Add to obtain a stiff mix.
• Fill the cracks with the mixed Marblelite Crack Filler ensuring that the full volume of crack is filled. The product once applied will dry within 30 minutes.
• Once dry lightly sand the filled area flush with existing substrate.

Using 25mm thick masking tape:

• Cover all inlet pipes to the pool
• Cover the scum line tiles at the point where the tiles meet the existing marblelite. This is necessary to avoid contaminating the scum line tiles with Kusasa “Pool Kote”
• Cover the mosaics in the step sections leading down into the pool.
• Cover all murals on marblelite surface that do not require to be coated.

A standard pool DIY Pool Kit comprises of 2 x 5lt Kusasa Chem Add & 2 x 5.80kg buckets of Pool Kote. This kit is sufficient to apply 2 coats of Kusasa Pool Kote onto a standard 6.0mt x 3.0mt marblelite pool.

Once the pool has been prepared mix the 1 st kit as follows:

• Pour the contents of Kusasa Chem Add into a container that will be big enough to hold the entire contents of a kit.
• Slowly add the Pool Kote powder into the liquid stirring continuously. It would be good practice to purchase a stirrer attachment for a standard drill as use this to mix the 2 components of the pool kit. Using the stirrer blade attachment ensures a smooth lump free mixture.

Kusasa pool Kote is applied in exactly the same manner as conventional paint. Use a 75mm paint brush to cut along all areas of the masking tape and a standard lamb’s wool roller or long pile roller to apply the Pool Kote to the general areas of the pool. The product once applied dry’s very quickly. Once the 1 st coat has dried apply the second coat in exactly the same manner.

Once the 2 nd coat has been applied inspect the finish to ensure all areas of the pool surface have been coated.

At this point no-one (Man or dog) is permitted to enter the pool. Any sections of the newly coated pool surface that gets dirty cannot be cleaned.

Allow the coating to dry for approximately 6-8hours and commence with the filling of the pool.

Ensure that the hose pipe to be used is clean. Place the hose pipe on the floor off the deep end and open the water. Never allow the water to fall from ground level into the pool as the coating has not cured sufficiently to cater for the impact of the water.

Start the pool pump on backwash to remove all the dirty water in the system. Once clean water is discharging re-direct the water into the pool.

Do not commission the automatic cleaning equipment for the 1 st 72 hours.

Adjust the pool water pH to between 7.2 – 7.6 using pool acid.

Introduce chlorine (HTH) and supplement with a floating bouy.