A SWIMMING POOL COATING THAT'S TRUSTED & BEEN PROVEN ACROSS NEW ZEALAND FOR OVER 30 YEARS.
From DIY to trade — NZ's most experienced pool paint supply team has you covered. High-performance immersion epoxy with a simple 1:1 mix, lasting finish and the long-term colour and chemical resistance New Zealand's pools demand.
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From Worn & Weathered To Beautiful Again
A tired, chalking pool transformed into a smooth, durable epoxy finish that looks great, is easier to maintain, and is built to provide years of enjoyment.
Rust-Oleum 9100
High Build Swimming Pool Epoxy
9100 High Performance immersion epoxy is the best swimming pool epoxy coating. It has been applied in New Zealand for over 30 years and has proven to deliver the best long-term performance.
It is so much easier to apply, having a 1:1 mix ratio for partial mixing which reduces wastage significantly. It can be roll or spray applied with a pressure pot or an airless system. It requires no other primers and can be applied directly to prepared existing epoxy coatings, or directly to prepared concrete substrates.
A fantastic pool coating product.
- The best long-term performance of any swimming pool epoxy coating in NZ
- Simple 1:1 mix ratio — easier partial mixing and far less wastage
- Roll or spray applied with a pressure pot or airless system
- No separate primer required — direct to prepared concrete or existing epoxy
- Trusted by DIY owners and professional pool painters since 1993
Rust-Oleum 9100 Pool Colours
Choose the colour that suits your pool. Standard finishes range from crisp white to deep Pacific blue and on-trend aqua green. Variations of base colours can be achieved by tinting — contact us for custom colour matching.
White
Pacific Blue
Hibiscus Blue
Aqua Green
Boulder Grey
Black
Colours are for illustration purposes. Contact us to confirm the best shade for your pool.
Trusted In Pools Across New Zealand
From family backyards to commercial aquatic centres, Rust-Oleum 9100 has been protecting and transforming pools throughout New Zealand for decades.
Technical snapshot for pool painters
| Product type | High-performance immersion epoxy |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 7.58 L kit (12 kg) |
| Mix ratio | 1:1 base/activator |
| Application | Roller, pressure pot or airless spray |
| Roll coat schedule | 3 coats, 24 hours apart, ≥350 μm DFT |
| Spray coat schedule | 2 coats, ≥400 μm DFT |
| Primer | Not required on correctly prepared substrates |
| Cure before filling | Minimum 5 days |
| Thinning | Max 5% with Rust-Oleum 165 thinners |
| pH range | 3 – 13 |
Application Recommendations
In accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. These recommendations are the foundation of the 30-year track record professional pool painters trust.
Kit size & mix ratio
9100 immersion epoxy is packaged in a 7.58 litre (12 kg) kit consisting of 2 x 3.79 litre US gallon tins — base and activator — with a 1:1 mix ratio for easier partial mixing and less wastage.
Coat schedule
Apply 3 roll coats 24 hours apart to achieve a minimum dry film thickness of 350 microns, or 2 spray coats to achieve 400 microns dry film thickness.
Remove incompatible coatings
Do not apply over existing chlorinated rubber or acrylic coatings. These must be completely removed by abrasive or high-pressure water blasting.
Prepare epoxy or fibreglass
Existing epoxy or fibreglass surfaces should be sanded with 40-grit abrasive using a pole sander to ensure a good mechanical key.
Moisture & weather
Ensure concrete, textured plaster or fibreglass surfaces are completely dry before application. Ensure rain is not imminent — high moisture will flatten the cured finish. Second and third coats must not be applied over dew or moisture or adhesion will fail.
Mixing & induction
Disperse all solids off the bottom of both the base and activator before combining. The mix ratio is 1:1 base/activator with no exceptions. Once mixed, allow 30 minutes induction with the 9102 activator, or 15 minutes with the 9104 activator, before applying by spray or roller.
Thinning & masking
Do not thin the mixed material by more than 5%, and only use Rust-Oleum 165 thinners specifically formulated for 9100. Use plastic electrical tape for masking — remove it within 24 hours or the coating will harden and make removal difficult.
Cure before filling
The pool must stand empty for a minimum of 5 days before filling and adding chemicals.
Temperature & water chemistry
Observe a maximum immersed temperature of 38 °C with the 9102 activator only, and application temperature of 13 °C. For non-heated pools, 9104 activator can be applied from 10 °C and above. Maintain pool water pH between 3 and 13 for all pools.
Need a coating specification for your pool? Talk to us with the dimensions and surface type and we'll confirm coverage rates, coat schedule and the right activator for your climate — whether a pool professional or an experienced DIY owner is applying it.
Enquire nowImportant — do not apply over chlorinated rubber or acrylic.
Existing chlorinated rubber or acrylic coatings must be removed completely by abrasive or high-pressure water blasting. This is not negotiable if you want the 9100 system to bond and last.
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