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Pool, Spa & Fountain Finishes DIAMOND BRILL_ Exposed Aggregate Pool Finish Diamond Brite Finishes are factory blends of Diamond QuartzTm, select aggregates and polymer-modified Portland cement. This unique blend is ideal for new or existing submerged surfaces in gunite, shotcrete and concrete Swimming Pools, Spas and Water Features. Available in a variety of colors and textures, various hues and aggregate sizes are available to fit any design requirement. Diamond Brite finishes are factory blended to provide the pool owner with an extremely durable and attractive alternative to traditional white pool coatings. • Superior Bonding • Application can be completed the same day • High strength and rapid curing • Aggregate exposure evenly controlled • Extremely etch resistant • Easily Pumpable MANUFACTURER: plaster inside the saw cut. Undercut the Bond Kote to cure for at least 6 hours edges of remaining plaster. Fill holes before plastering. Plaster should be SGM, Inc. with specified patching cement (SGM applied to SGM Bond Kote within 3-5 1502 SW 2nd Place Mortar Mix & Southcrete 25 Acrylic days. If left for a longer period before Pompano Beach, FL 33069-3220 Admix) to level of existing plaster. finish is applied, ensure Bond Kote is (800) 641-9247 clean and free of dirt, efflorescence (954) 943-2288 Remove loose tile and fittings; and other contaminants. If necessary, Fax: (954) 943-2402 undercut existing plaster 2 inches clean Bond Kote by brushing vigorously www.sgm.cc below the tile line, and around return while spraying with water; chlorine may sales@sgm.cc lines and fittings to a depth of 3/8 inch. be used as needed. Stop water penetration from outside INSTALLATION: pool. Plug cracks and leaks around MIXING: fittings using hydraulic cement (SGM Diamond Brite is made in batches of SURFACE PREPARATION: Dynamite Pool Patch). Etch cleaned 4,000 to 20,000Ibs (1,800 to 9,000 Examine pool surfaces to identify surface with muriatic acid solution. kg) using natural ingredients. For this conditions that might interfere with Use concentration necessary to clean reason there will be variations in shade proper bonding of coating. Look for and roughen surface; smooth surfaces between batches. Batch numbers are algae, mold, mildew, dirt, paint, mortar may require higher concentration. printed on the end of each individual droppings, efflorescence, patching Neutralize surface with solution of bag. It is important that the user follow compounds, loose tile, cracked plaster, baking soda and water to eliminate acid these instructions carefully to ensure etc. Identify hollow spots in plaster by residue, which can cause bond failure. the most consistent color throughout sounding. the pool. Remove remaining acid solutions via Clean pool surfaces of all material that high-pressure washing. Plug pool inlets 1. Separate the bags according to the might interfere with proper bonding and outlets to prevent clogging with batch numbers on the bottom of each of coatings. Clean with high-pressure expandable plugs or threaded caps. bag. Record all batch numbers. water or by sand blasting. Wash with Mark location of fittings using tape Warranties submitted without valid chlorine until algae, mold, and mildew on coping or on a measured drawing. batch numbers are VOID. are gone. Wash oil and grease spots Place sump pump at main drain to using trisodium phosphate or equivalent remove all running and standing water. 2. Blend different batches together in and water; soak if necessary. Remove Do not begin installation until concrete each mix according to the ratio present all cleaning solutions via high-pressure pool shell has cured at least 28 days. at the job site. For example: If there washing. are 30 bags total on the job and there For renovation projects (plastering are 20 bags of Batch A andl 0 bags of Remove and repair all hollow and over an existing plaster pool finish) and Batch B then use 2 bags of A to 1 bag delaminated plaster. Saw cut an area poured or formed concrete shells apply of B in every mix. » 3 inches around bad spots and remove SGM Bond Kote as directed. Allow BUILDING A STRONGER www.sgm.cc 800.641.9247 FOUNDATION. WORLDWIDE. EFTA01099283 » Coverage: each 80 lb. bag will flake and pellets have been known hrs. prior and 72 hrs after placement. cover approximately 22 sq. ft., to a to cause discoloration in pool plaster. Discard unmixed material (lumps). thickness of 3/8'. Surface roughness No more than 2% by weight of cement affects coverage rates. (about 1/2 lb. per bag) can be used. Apply plaster liberally with flat side Overuse may cause discoloration. of trowel using sufficient pressure to 3. The shelf life of Diamond Brite is key in a scratch coat on the vertical up to one year in unopened properly PUMPING: surfaces. Beginning with the shady stored container. Diamond Brite can Although it is not necessary to use a walls and working to the sunny walls, be mixed by using low-speed paddle plaster pump, many contractors do. trowel a scratch coat onto the walls and mixer, low rpm drill with mud paddle, Included here are some helpful hints allow to set up until it becomes tacky. ribbon blender or concrete plaster for successful pumping. Increase the The set time will vary according to the mixer. Measure and add 1 % to 2 size of the pump manifold from 3" to 4'. temperature and humidity. Once the gallons (5.7 to 7.6 L) of clean potable Change the valve ball from plastic to scratch coat has become tacky, apply water to mixer. steel to improve longevity. Set plaster a finish coat to the entire pool surface pump to the lowest gear by moving beginning in bowl area and working 4. Hold back a portion of the water the belt. Always begin pumping with a toward the shallow end, troweling and and add as necessary as mixing full stroke on the main piston. This is blending walls and floor together to progresses. Lower water to cement accomplished by advancing the wheel achieve a seamless appearance while ratios will produce plaster of greater until the cam is at its highest position. working to a final thickness of one-half strength and density. Therefore it is inch (A') (10 mm-12 mm). best to use as little water as needed Prepare a slurry of cement and water to produce a workable mix. Excess or pump aid and run it through the Uniform troweling will help to ensure water will reduce strength and increase pump first to prime the pump and even exposure, reduce washouts and shrinkage (check) cracks. lubricate the hoses. Pour the mixed produce a comfortable slip-resistant Note: Mix water quality is extremely plaster slowly into the pump hopper. finish. The technique of "slick troweling" important. Well water or water high in metal Do not pour all the material in at once. is recommended. During application and mineral content will cause discoloration Agitate the material in the hopper to make several passes with pool trowels in finished Diamond Brite. Additionally, prevent separation of the cement and to compact the aggregate and ensure a water of high hardness or alkalinity will aggregate. smooth dense finish. In this process the cause the plaster to effloresce, releasing high levels of salts that produce calcium cement paste is brought to the surface scale. This is especially true of colored Avoid unnecessary stopping during during troweling, then removed with the Diamond Brite such as Midnite Blue, Onyx, the pumping process. Diamond Brite trowel. This produces a slick surface Tahoe Blue and French Gray. Check mix aggregate will tend to settle in the pump and minimizes the exposure needed. water for metals, minerals, hardness and manifold and hoses when the pump is Small amounts of lubrication water may alkalinity before using. stopped. Agitate the remaining material be necessary for smoothing out and left in the hopper to reduce clogging. compacting the finish in this process. Start mixer and add Diamond Brite as Do not try to clear a blockage using quickly as possible to ensure that all the pump. Disassemble and clean the The aggregate can be seen through a the material has the proper mix time. manifold and hoses when clogged. Do thin film of cement paste after troweling Mix for a minimum of 5 minutes but no not over-water mix. This will only cause is complete. Special attention must be more than 10 minutes. This ensures the material to separate, clogging the given to the filling in of spike holes. even distribution of aggregates and pump and hoses. The applicator must be careful to fill increases the working time of the all spike holes with Diamond Brite plaster. Insufficient mix time will result in APPLICATION: aggregate to avoid visible spike holes. uneven setting and shade variations. Substrate should be cool and damp Extra care must be taken to ensure but not dripping wet. Mist the shell proper troweling in the coves and Too much mix time will produce an with cool, clean potable water. Non- corners. Specialty trowels are required overall weaker plaster and may entrain absorbed water may be removed by for these areas. Insufficient troweling undesirable air bubbles. As a rule using sponges and/ or air. Standing in these areas will result in roughness of thumb, mix for only the amount of water will weaken Diamond Brite and and washouts (loss of cement and time required to produce a consistent, may cause washouts. Note: Hot, dry aggregate)during theexposure process. homogenous mix. Calcium Chloride shells will cause rapid setting of the plaster may be used as an accelerator. It must and result in check or shrinkage cracking EXPOSURE: be fully dissolved in water allowing and delamination. Note: You must have one workman for impurities to settle out. Pour off the every 300 square feet to properly expose solution from the top being careful All materials and effected areas should Diamond Brite. The exposure time is not to add impurities to the mix. The remain above 50° degrees F (10° C) limited to approximately one hour but impurities found in calcium chloride or below 100° degrees F (38° C) 24 will vary according to local conditions. 1502 SW 2nd Place Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (954) 943-2288 Fax (954) 9432402 EFTA01099284 Beginning too early or too late will left on the plaster during this critical is diluted and neutralized. The use of result in uneven exposure. Some areas phase may leave a 'shadow" on the an acidwash additive to reduce fumes may be ready for exposure while other surface. In the event of shadowing heat and ensure uniform coverage is highly areas are still being troweled. Constant may be carefully applied to remove the recommended. Neutralize and discard inspection of the Diamond Brite for discoloration. When all of the cement the wash solution according to local readiness is imperative. There are paste has been removed from the requirements. Neutralize acid remaining several techniques commonly used to surface uniformly, the brush phase is on the Diamond Brite with Soda Ash expose Diamond Brite. The following is complete. If done thoroughly, this will and water to avoid discoloration. a list of the most popular techniques. complete the exposure process. The process of acid washing as described DI. Wet Acid Wash J Water Washing With Brushes below is optional. If desired, an acid Note: Also called Acid Start-up or No Drain Note: This is by far the most effective wash may now be performed using a Acid wash. This technique is sometimes technique and produces the best results 25% solution of Muriatic Acid (higher used after water washing. It is also with standard Diamond Brite Finishes. all concentrations may be needed for used in areas where the fill water is pot recommended for the Diamond stubborn areas) and water to remove high in alkalinity and or hardness. When Ftrite Ouart7 Series Finishes. When the thin film that may remain on the used alone without water washing this the Diamond Brite has lost its sheen surface. Proper safety equipment must technique produces the least desirable or is no longer damp, it may be ready be worn at all times. Begin washing the results. It will not remove all of the for exposure with soft bristle brushes bowl first and work up to the shallow end. cement paste evenly and may result and water. The material must be Following this procedure will minimize in a streaked appearance. Remove all sufficiently set up to allow applicators "rivers' or streaks on the floor. The metal such as ladders and lights from to walk on the floor without leaving use of an acid wash additive to reduce the pool and turn off the circulation footprints. Wear white cotton socks or fumes and ensure uniform coverage is system. After filling the pool test the foam shoes when exposing Diamond highly recommended. Neutralize and alkalinity to determine the amount of Brite. Boots and bare feet are not discard the wash solution according Muriatic acid needed to lower the Total recommended. Test the plaster for to local requirements. Neutralize Alkalinity to zero. Distribute the acid readiness by carefully washing a acid remaining on the Diamond Brite evenly throughout the pool. Brush small area with a soft bristle brush. with Soda Ash and water to avoid the pool thoroughly over the entire discoloration. surface twice daily for 3 days. Add a If the cream washes away without sequestering agent and raise the pH losing aggregate the exposure process JI Acid Washing to the proper level with Soda Ash. Start may begin. Starting with sunny or fast Note: This technique is commonly used in the circulation system and follow the setting areas begin washing away cold climates or when the plasterers lack start up instructions. cement paste with water and brushes. sufficient experience to undertake water Use a bucket first then progress to a washing. It is easier to do but can produce III. Powerwash Exposure Technique soft flow of water from a garden hose a less uniform finish. Use this technique Hard trowel pool to uniform smooth as the material begins to harden. Begin when applying the Quartz Series. After finish. Let finish air dry for 1-3 hours using stiff bristle brushes as the set troweling, allow the plaster to fully set after completion. Begin acid wash progresses. Examine the plaster for up. This may take anywhere from one process by filling pool with 8 to 10 hot spots that may be setting quickly. to a few hours or overnight, depending inches of water. This water will buffer Mist these areas with water to allow on local jobsite conditions. Begin acid acid solution during exposure process. longer exposure time. Over-cured washing by using a 25% solution of Acid wash with 100% muratic acid cement paste will not remove easily Muriatic Acid (higher concentrations starting with walls working down to and may require stiff bristle brushes to may be needed for stubborn areas) and bowl. Leave acid on for approx. 1-2 remove. Avoid slow setting areas like water to remove the cement film that minutes before rinsing off with hose. shady walls and the bowl. may remain on the surface. Increase Keep constant water on floor to the concentration of the acid solution diffuse acid solution avoiding streaks. Washing too soon in these areas will as needed. Keep acid washed areas wet thru entire cause washouts. If an area washes process or cement paste will re-set. out it must be re-troweled immediately. Proper safety equipment must be worn Complete acid wash on floor and bowl Keep some extra Diamond Brite mixed at all times. Begin washing the bowl of pool, finish by pumping out water. up for use in patching washout areas. first and work up to the shallow end. Begin power-washing phase with 2500 Keep a sump pump running in the main Following this procedure will minimize PSI machine using 45-degree nozzle. drain at all times to discharge the wash "rivers' or streaks on the floor. Acid Keep tip 12 to 18 inches away from solution. Dispose of wash as directed wash walls and steps last. Do not surface perpendicular to plaster finish. by local requirements. Avoid leaving allow acid wash solution to puddle in Power wash surface with approx. 20% hoses, buckets or any other items on the bowl area. Use a sump pump to overlap to ensure complete exposure. the plaster during exposure. Any object constantly discard the run off after it www.sgm.cc 800.641.9247 EFTA01099285 Start power-washing walls from tile avoid contact with eyes. In case of MAINTENANCE: line thru cove of pool, finish with floor. such contact, flood eyes repeatedly Pump out remaining water; install main with water and call physician. Wash Diamond Brite's lifetime will be greatly drain covers, lights and fittings. thoroughly after handling and before enhanced through proper and regular smoking or eating. Do not take maintenance. Test and record water FILL AND BALANCING: internally. Contains free Silica. Avoid chemistry values once a week, and Follow recommended fill and balancing breathing dust. Prolonged exposure adjust as indicated per water-balance procedures to ensure a successful to dust may cause delayed lung table recommendations. Brush entire start-up. Fill pool completely and disease (Silicosis). Wear NIOSH pool, walls and floor weekly. Remove without interruption with clean, potable approved mask for Silica dust. KEEP any debris and foreign materials water. The use of a filter during fill is OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. 7. immediately to prevent staining. Check strongly recommended. and maintain filter, pump motor and skimmer baskets to maintain proper First Day: AVAILABILITY & COST: flow and filtering action. If unable to Add sequestering agent upon initial fill perform regular weekly maintenance, per manufacturer's instructions and Availability: SGM, Inchas manufacturing the services of a qualified licensed maintain water circulation for 24 Hours and distribution inventory facilities pool service professional should be prior to balancing pool chemistry. Adjust throughout the United States and obtained. pH to 7.2 - 7.4 and total alkalinity to 80 abroad, allowing for timely deliveries. —120 PPM. Contact SGM, Inc for local availability. TECHNICAL SERVICES: Packaging: multi-ply heavy duty lined Second Day: bag, net wt. 80 lb. (36 kg). Cost: Technical assistance, including more Record pH, total alkalinity, calcium Diamond Brite is competitively priced. detailed information, product literature, hardness and temperature levels. For specific price information, contact test results, project list, samples, Adjust pH to 7.4 - 7.6 and total alkalinity SGM, Inc. assistance in preparing project to 80 -120 PPM. Dissolve all chemicals specifications and arrangements for completely in water before adding to job site inspection and supervision, is pool, and allow sufficient time for each WARRANTY: available by contact Technical services chemical to be fully dispersed before department. adding other chemicals. DO NOT ADD SGM Inc. warrants this product will (800) 641-9247 CHLORINE OR CALCIUM CHLORIDE, perform in accordance with its intended (954) 943-2288 Brush entire surface twice daily for the use for a period of one year from the Fax: (954) 943-2402 first three (3) days. date of manufacture. Any claim for www.sgm.cc defective product must be submitted ts@sgm.cc Third Day: in writing to SGM Inc. and samples of Repeat steps from Second Day. Adjust defect must be provided. SGM Inc. FILING SYSTEMS: chemistry to the following levels: sole obligation will be to replace any product determined to be defective by Sweets 13 11 00/ SGM Free Chlorine: 1.0 - 3.0 PPM SGM Inc. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED http://sgm.cdhtml/infosheets.html pH: 7.4 - 7.6 HEREIN, SGM INC. MAKES NO Total Alkalinity: 80 - 120 PPM OTHER REPRESENTATION Calcium Hardness 200 - 400 PPM OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, Stabilizer: 30 - 100 PPM INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF Adjust pump timer to normal operating MERCHANTIBILITY OR FITNESS hours. Do not install automatic pool FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO cleaners for 28 days. Do not vacuum EVENT SHALL SGM INC. BE LIABLE the pool with a wheeled vacuum for 14 FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR days. Brush the pool walls and floor NATURE, WHETHER ARISING BY daily for the first two (2) weeks. CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE. SGM INC.'S SOLE OBLIGATION WILL CAUTION: BE TO REPLACE ANY PRODUCT DETERMINED BY SGM INC. TO BE WARNING-EYE IRRITANTCONTAINS DEFECTIVE. Customers may acquire PORTLAND CEMENT. Product is an extended 5-year commercial or alkaline on contact with water. Avoid 10-year residential warranty. Refer to splashing into eyes or contact with SGM warranty. skin. During mixing or application BUILDING A 1502 SW 2nd Place Pompano Beach, FL 33069 STRONGER FOUNDATION, WORLDWIDE. EFTA01099286  Pool, Spa & Fountain Finishes DIAMOND BRITE Exposed Aggregate Pool Finish TECHNICAL DATA APPLICABLE STANDARDS ASTM International (ASTM) ANSI American National Standard Institute (ANSI) ASTM E903 standard test method for total solar reflectance (TSR). This includes ultraviolet, visible and infrared spectrum from 200 nanometers to 2500 nanometers. Readings will vary based upon atmospheric conditions. ANSI 118.7 standard test method for flexural Total Solar Reflectance (TSR). strength (psi) modified. Diamond Brite Color Reading as a % Diamond Brite Reading as psi. Pearl 64.1 28 day 720 Oyster Quartz 67.4 Marlin Blue 63.7 Standard test method for linear shrinkage (%) Classic 65.3 Diamond Brite Reading as °A Midnight Blue 34.1 Dry Finish (smooth 0.73 French Gray 40.3 trowel) Tahoe Blue 54.5 Onyx 12.2 Dry Finish (exposed) 0.86 Super Blue 61.0 Cool Blue 63.9 Standard test method for tensile adhesion to Golden Pearl 57.7 concrete [N/mm21 Blue Quartz 67.4 Diamond Brite Reading as [N/ Mohave Beige 49.9 mm2] Ivory 71.3 Aqua Blue 65.6 NaCL 60° C Cycle 1.40 Aqua Quartz 64.4 28 day 0.80 Blue 62.6 ASTM C 1028 standard test method for slip resistance. ASTM C 109 standard test method for Diamond Brite Reading as psi compressive strength (psi) of hydraulic 1 day 0.027 cement mortars. 7 day 0.091 Diamond Brite Reading as psi. Our material is tested and certified by independent 24 hrs. 2950 laboratories. All data is given in good faith, however, we 7 day 5750 reserve the right to change products and specifications 14 day 5970 without notice. SGM advises interested parties to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any data and seek 28 day 6640 certification if appropriate. www.sgm.cc 800.641.9247 pid BUILDING A STRONGER FOUNDATION. WORLDWIDE. EFTA01099287