We present you with a solution that truly represents the modern answer to swimming pool lining. This is a high-quality thermoplastic material for swimming pools, applied by thermal spraying.
But let's go in order. What changes have happened over the years regarding swimming pool lining?
HOW PVC LINERS HAVE CHANGED OVER THE LAST DECADES
The PVC liner remains one of the most used swimming pool coverings in the world, partly because it is the best-known type of covering and partly because it represents the cheapest product on the market.
However, there have been changes in the sector and this has led to a new sensitivity on the part of consumers. In fact, at one time, PVC coatings for swimming pools lasted up to 20/25 years. But now this is no longer the case. Why? What has changed?
With the advent of new regulations and laws that (rightly) limit the use of certain substances in swimming pool lining sheets (substances harmful to humans and the environment), the sheets are currently made with less resistant and their duration has therefore greatly decreased compared to the past.
Even with regards to color fastness, the new generation sheets are however less performing and tend to gradually fade over the years. Over the course of a decade, it is likely that a sheet may need to be changed or in any case that the color of the pool may become less vivid and bright.
It must also be considered that the PVC liner is made up of sheets that are overlapped with each other, with the joints visible between one sheet and the other, which is unfortunately not a very aesthetic effect as far as the final result of the pool is concerned. Among other things, for those who have a skimmer or panoramic infinity pool, the thing becomes even more unpleasant as they know well how dirty the water line gets and how much elbow grease weekly cleaning requires.
In light of all these considerations we could therefore say that the PVC liner, although still in use, has had its day and that in a few years it will be completely replaced by more cutting-edge, eco-friendly and aesthetically better technologies.
HISTORY OF POWDER COATINGS
The history of powder coating begins between the late 1940s and early 1950s, in an era when organic polymers were used by spraying on metal surfaces. Subsequently, in the early 1960s, the electrostatic powder coating processing process was born in the USA which, since the beginning of the 1980s, has developed continuously throughout the world up to the present day.
Currently the powder coatings market is a constantly growing sector and one of the most prolific in the swimming pool sector.
WHY IS THE ECOFINISH COATING SO SPECIAL?
Because it is a type of coating that solves the typical problems of PVC coatings and those based on plaster and paint. The ECOFINISH coating boasts the resistance, durability and ease of maintenance of the coatings of the past, preserving their beauty and color shades.
WHAT ARE ITS CHARACTERISTICS?
• Long term anti-corrosion protection – waterproofing function, electrical insulation, chemical resistance. It won't chip, won't crack or peel. All extremely important characteristics when talking about swimming pools, where everything is immersed in water and therefore tends to wear out, wear out, fade, etc.
• Resistance to stains and fading – unlike classic PVC sheets, this product has incredible resistance to chemical agents, even in corrosive environments. Therefore it will not discolor over time and will maintain perfectly over the years.
• Simple repair - in the case of small cracks or small imperfections, it can be repaired with a simple "flash" and you will not see anything in the places where you have intervened. • You can choose from many color shades, thus giving your pool the personal touch that you like most.
• Does not require constant cleaning of the waterline as it does not “absorb dirt” that forms in the pool. Weekly cleaning of the waterline happens much less frequently (once every month and a half).
• It appears homogeneous, without any type of overlap or joint and furthermore the color does not undergo particular aesthetic alterations and is extremely long-lasting.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The powder is applied using a special machine that emits a heat source.
The work phases are different and we see them represented below.
The final result is a tub with a homogeneous color, beautiful from an aesthetic point of view, without joint points and overlaps of the sheet which (honestly) are rather unsightly.
NO DISCOLORATION: THE TESTS DONE
QUV accelerated weather testing reproduces the damaging effects of UV sunlight and humidity on polymer coatings in a laboratory environment. The sample on the left was exposed to 3,000 hours of QUV testing while the other sample was literally kept in the dark as a standard comparison.
COLORS AND FINISHES
For this coating, now used in swimming pools all over the world, a vast range of colors with fresh and modern shades is available. As regards the finishes, there are two types: the smooth one and the anti-slip one, used for the most areas
criticisms such as the steps leading to the swimming pool.
WHERE IT CAN BE APPLIED
ECOFINISH can only be applied to swimming pools built in reinforced concrete and fibreglass.
Below are two examples of BEFORE and AFTER spraying Ecofinish on fiberglass.
10 YEAR GUARANTEE
The ECOFINISH coating warranty is 10 years and includes:
- Resistance to chemicals – does not discolour or deteriorate significantly due to the chemical conditions of the pool.
- Resistance to limescale.
- Inhibition of mold growth on the coating surface.
- Crack resistance – although the treatment takes care of this aspect already at the time of spraying, there is a possibility that new cracks will occur resulting from movement in the underlying substrate.
- Resistance to chipping.
- Resistance to organic stains (NOTE: resistance does not mean stain-proof).
WE HAVE THE EXCLUSIVE!
Thanks to the importance of our brand, we managed to have the exclusivity of this extraordinary product for the Marche region and to also serve Umbria and Abruzzo.
As always, we aim for market innovations that are high-performance and of high quality, so that our customers can get the most out of using the products we offer them. Being up to date and at the forefront of your sector is essential as this allows us to offer our customers the best products and the best performances.
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