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Is a Plywood Pond Really the Wave of the Future?

When considering building a pond, most people think of using more conventional materials like concrete, rubber liners, stone, block or brick; but what about a plywood pond? Is it even possible? Of course it is. In fact there have been plenty of DIY pond builders…
Butch
September 24, 2012
General Tips

Things To Avoid When Using Fish Pond Sealer

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…
Butch
September 23, 2012
General Tips

10 Reasons to Choose Pond Armor Pond Sealant

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…
Butch
September 21, 2012
General Tips

A List for Preparing to Use Pond Armor Epoxy

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…
Butch
September 21, 2012
How To

How to Choose the Best Blue Pond Liner

Let’s face it.  There are many different shades of blue.  There are blues that are very dark, there are also light blues. Some blues lean more towards green where others tend to be on the purple side. The ultimate question really becomes how do you…
Butch
September 19, 2012
How To

How to Choose a Pond Sealant

You have found yourself at the right place if you want to know how to choose a pond sealant. I have personally heard of people using all sorts of things to seal their pond or water feature with. I have heard of people using asphalt,…
Butch
September 19, 2012
How To

Applying a Concrete Sealer

There are many things you should keeping mind when applying a concrete sealer. Generally these can be categorized into surface preparation, sealer application and inspection. This way it is easier to follow along because you will know what phase you ought to be in regarding…
Butch
September 19, 2012
General Tips

Pond Armor Colors

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…
Butch
September 18, 2012
General Tips

Other Types of Projects Suitable for Coatings

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…
Butch
January 28, 2010
General Tips

Pond Painting – Get Artistic!

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…
Butch
January 27, 2010
How To

Using Pond Shield in a Bath Tub

You would be surprised how many people ask me if Pond Shield epoxy can be used in a bath tub.  Do you know which tubs I am referring to?  Yes, those old enamel coated iron tubs.  Sometimes people like to sink them into the ground…
Butch
January 22, 2010
How To

Building a Disappearing Waterfall

Disappearing Waterfall A disappearing waterfall is one of those perfect water features for someone who does not have a lot of back yard space, but still enjoys this hobby. Building a disappearing waterfall is quite simple and if you have all of the components, can…
Butch
January 22, 2010
Spray in Liner Ponds

When to Spray Epoxy

This will not be an article that is too in depth but probably helpful none the less.  In the How to Spray Epoxy article, I mentioned one “when” you should spray.  That was determined by how much epoxy it will take to spray your pond. …
Butch
January 15, 2010
Aquariums

Water Proofing a Salt Water Aquarium or Tank

I am asked all of the time if Pond Shield will hold up in a salt water environment.  The answer is yes it will.  In regards to water proofing a salt water aquarium or tank, I am not going to talk about the construction of…
Butch
January 11, 2010
How To

How to Rough up Concrete

So if you want the coating to stick to the concrete it has to be at least a little rough.  If you have not acid etched the concrete yet, then you are in luck.  The chances are that when you do acid etch, the calcium…
Butch
January 8, 2010
General Tips

Is Epoxy Toxic to Fish?

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…
Butch
January 7, 2010
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