Pond Armor SKU-GRAY-QT-R Non-Toxic Pond Shield Epoxy Paint, 1.5-Quart, Gray

I have an old concrete pond and waterfall in my backyard. I had drained it and stopped using it because the concrete had small cracks and it leaked so badly. A membrane style liner isn't practical due to the shape of the waterfall. I was about to have it demolished....then I discovered Pond Shield, which came highly recommended online. Three packages did my entire pond/waterfall. See the product description for coverage recommendations. It's been almost a year, and there is zero leakage, and my waterfall runs 24/7/365. Pond Shield is a two part epoxy that you mix and apply. Clean the substrate thoroughly, and use an etching acid if the surface is smooth. Then mix it up according to the instructions and apply with a disposable brush or small roller. The one caveat is to mix up small batches....no more than you can apply in about 5-7 minutes. It begins to harden quite quickly. If you mix up too much at one time, it forms a skin, gets clumpy, and cannot be used. And it gets extremely hot if it sits for long. Ask me how I know! The instructions warned of this....and I quickly learned to follow them. Do so, and all will be well. I'd mix up a cup or so at a time until you get a feel for it. Wear thick rubber gloves, eye protection, and old disposable clothes. Pond shield comes in a variety of colors. I chose gray as it compliments the natural stone of my pond. This is a fantastic product, and I strongly recommend it.

Great product

Works Great!

I used this product to line the interior of a chest freezer I use as an ice bath. The interior was starting to rust in spots and the rubber liners I used previously leaked several times so starting looking for a product I could apply and someone recommended this one. I learned a lot from the first batch I mixed and applied. First, it is MUCH easier to work with if you thin with denatured alcohol. I mixed up a full batch (1 can of each) and it started setting up before I could get it all applied. On the second batch, I used the denatured alcohol and it made a big difference in workability of the product and the second coat went on much easier. Make sure your surface prep is done properly or the results will likely not be as you expect. I spent far more time prepping the surface than it took to apply 2 coats. Plan on applying 2 coats. Pros: -because it's rolled on, can be used on any shaped surface -elastic and does not seem like it will crack -the final product looks great when cured Cons: -Difficult to apply. Use a roller designed for adhesive and epoxy -Messy and difficult to clean up. Plan on throwing away whatever you use to mix the product. -Strong odor and lingers long after the product is cured. This product is exactly what I needed and hopefully will provide a long-lasting solution. For prospective buyers, study the tips left by reviewers on how to mix and apply this product as it is challenging to work with, but will provide a durable, high-quality coating.

Used to seal a 20 year old pond that had small crack(s) in upper half of pond (leaking). The pond was made of light weight concrete or shotcrete and appeared to only have been “waterproofed” with concrete sealant in the past. Pressure washed, scrubbed and cleaned with a mild bleach solution, then let completely dry for a couple days. Mixed and applied one coat. Waited about 1-2 hours then applied second coat. Second coat was obviously easier than first. Checked for missed spots and found none. Set up in 24 hours, then filled and is holding water great and looks much better than before application. Read instructions and follow directions based on material type you are trying to seal.

Used this epoxy paint on a concrete fountain basin that is 20 years old. I followed the instructions and used muriatic acid to etch the inner surface before applying the epoxy, which is rather thick (did not thin).Brush application required care to ensure coverage. Epoxy dried within 1/2 hour. The grey color works well with the concrete.

Hate to right a negative review but at the price of this stuff a few warnings: They neglect to tell you -you will need 1\4 cup denatured alcohol to mix. (isopropal will work and you are gonna need it for any cleanup). Next - they do warn to start with smallest mixture. Not kidding. Mixed a total of 3 cups. seemed a little thin at first. but it will start to set in about 15 minutes and then turns to a total unusable rubber in a matter of seconds. Lost about a cup worth on my first try. Will destroy your brush so just use cheap disposable ones. will need one brush per coat! but the brush stokes will level out. even pour on a bit and spread out. Work fast! Sets but does not DRY fast. A one quart painters cup with disposable liners works great. First coat did have a lot of small bubbles as it dried. May have been reaction with previous lining. Will have to see about the durability.

Outstanding product. Definitely THE choice for coating water features. When prepared per instructions under reasonably ideal conditions, success is assured. I researched virtually every company and supplier in the country that manufactures and/or distributes coatings for under water uses. Many, by their own admission, fall short. So glad my almost year long research paid off. This is an extremely nice company to speak with for questions and advice!

I gave this 5 stars, but I feel like the suggested coverage is on the high side, so maybe 4 1/2 stars. However if you have a pristine smooth surface that you're coating, maybe it'll cover like they say. We were coating concrete, and so it the coverage was definitely reduced. The coating looks good however, and brushed on pretty good. We did 2 coats. Like many other reviews state - mix only what you can apply in 15 minutes, and not a drop more. I've never seen anything harden so fast... One sec it was like latex paint, then within 15 seconds it was like tar on the brush, and about 30 seconds later my brush was permanently glued to my paint tray. Would I recommend? Absolutely, just order about 30% more than you think you need. And work fast. No, work really fast. Looks great, and sealed our leak. Thank you

Worked perfectly for the fountain we had that was too porous to hold water. Great price for such a quality option. No leaks now and fountain will last many more years than any other cheap fix we could have done. Instructions were great. Had no issues making several batches over a few hours and 2-3 coats were done on all surfaces for the perfect finish. Be sure to use alcohol and this product will absolutely cover the m2 mentioned on the tin. Would order again!

First time I have used this to paint my concrete above ground pond. Great product that was easy to prepare and use. Nice finish as well. Very happy with the results!

This is really good stuff. It's mixed 2-1. So, I took a plastic container put water in it, marked a line , poured that into another container twice, marked a line. That tells you 2 -1 mix

the product does work really well but you have to work fast and it doesn't cover a really big surface. But it does work!