People have been keeping Koi for some time now. As a matter of fact, Koi were actually used as a food staple by rice farmers at one time. Because the rice fields were shallow, the Koi could be let loose to swim freely until it…
ButchJune 1, 2023
Most people have gotten used to the color black being their only choice when it comes to pond liners. While black is not a bad color for a pond liner, Pond Armor, offers a large selection of standard colored pond liner epoxies. We also offer…
ButchJanuary 30, 2023
These days, people are just not satisfied with a typical, run of the mill, boring looking pond. I have seen a wide variety of styles and designs in my time and what I have concluded is that as we progress towards the future, so does…
ButchMay 23, 2020
So you are ready to waterproof your new pond or an already existing pond with a small leak. In your search for something to seal and waterproof it, you realize that only a few of them are labeled fish safe. What does it mean to…
ButchJanuary 25, 2020
I get a lot of calls each day from people asking me about Pond Shield epoxy. I receive questions about almost anything but the one thing the majority of them have in common is whether or not Pond Shield epoxy is the right product for…
ButchFebruary 8, 2013
Most of us with ponds and other water features utilize them as a place to support life of all shapes and forms and that’s why it’s ever so important that all materials used are non-toxic. There are a wide range of different materials used when…
cormac84November 28, 2012
With as many things that could possibly be happening during the life of any project, things can quickly get out of hand and disorganized if an over-all plan is not in place. That is why it is so important for setting goals for a Pond…
ButchOctober 1, 2012
When consumers start to look for advice on how to smooth rough concrete, they may feel frustrated or confused. Many people claim that there is no easy way to do this yourself, but this is misleading. There are actually a few things that can be…
ButchSeptember 27, 2012
If you have a new fish pond, have some leaks in an older pond or you are having problems maintaining the proper PH in your pond water, you may be contemplating a Do It Yourself weekend of applying fish pond sealer. There are several steps…
ButchSeptember 23, 2012
There are many different ways of applying epoxy paint and spraying epoxy paint is one of them. If you have a large enough surface or the surface is too uneven for more conventional methods of application, this guide will assist you along the way. 1.…
ButchSeptember 23, 2012
There is not a large variety of materials available to coat your water feature with. It is important to choose a sealant that will serve you well and last a decent amount of time. The last thing you want to get caught up in is…
ButchSeptember 21, 2012
The last thing anyone wants is to experience what it is like to have forgotten one single item, especially after Pond Armor epoxy has already been mixed and is ready to be applied. The epoxy is going to start to cure and there is going…
ButchSeptember 21, 2012
We offer eight standard Pond Armor colors including Black, Clear, Tan, Gray, Competition Blue, Sky Blue, Forest Green and White. We also can mix any solid custom color that you choose. Many people often ask what the best color is to choose. It is difficult…
ButchSeptember 18, 2012
I get a lot of calls each day from people asking me about Pond Shield epoxy. I get questions that are about almost anything but the one thing the majority of them have in common is whether or not Pond Shield epoxy is the right…
ButchJanuary 31, 2011
You know, ponds are not the only types of projects that water proofing coatings can be used on. There are a lot of other things that are perfectly suited for apply a coating like Pond Shield epoxy. Remember that just because this coating was designed…
ButchJanuary 28, 2010
This is just a brief article to get your creative thinking going. I am the type of person that likes to construct things that are unique, things that people just do not see everyday, things that people take a look at and think, “Well there’s…
ButchJanuary 27, 2010
Is epoxy toxic to fish? That is a very valid question, is it not? There are a couple of things you need to keep in mind when trying to decipher this, especially if you’re building a water feature that is going to house fish. First…
ButchJanuary 7, 2010
There is a variety of foods available for Koi on the market today. Generally speaking if you read the packaging of the food you plan to purchase it is almost like reading the back of a can of soup. You will get to know what…
ButchApril 23, 2008
With all that is happening in the world today, the last thing you might think about while enjoying your pond is how efficient it might be. There are statistics being thrown around today that talk about the ever looming global warming, greenhouse gasses, CO2 emissions…
ButchApril 18, 2008
