Category Archives: Koi Ponds
Seal Tite Pond Coating Review
This is a product that has been developed by taking the best aspects of the best products and combining them into one product that yields superior performance. Polyurea is very expensive (15.00 / sqft applied) and most coatings for waterproofing … Continue reading
Rubberize It! Coating Review
The name gives it away. It’s rubber. Its also a water based 61% solids no VOC protective coating. While initial cost is good, you will require 40% more material than comparable coatings which are 100% solids. This product seems to … Continue reading
CIM 1000 Pond Coating Review
CIM1000 Review CIM 1000 is a two-component high performance coating and lining that forms a seamless, tough elastomeric membrane. The product CIM1061 is a bit more expensive and was suggested directly from the distributor for use in a koi pond … Continue reading
Hecht Rubber – Herco Pond Coating Review
Herco Pond Coating is designed to be applied with brush or roller. It is a liquid neoprene rubber, so you would think it should be applied fairly thick. The recommended coating is supposed to be about 30 mils (Hecht claims … Continue reading
Review of Pond Armor Pond Coating
Pond Armor Review Pond Armor Pond Shield is a popular product. If you search for “koi pond” or “cement pond coatings” through your web browser, you?ll see that Pond Armor is in many results. The manufacturer has targeted this niche … Continue reading
Waterproof Cement Pond Coating Comparison
Compare the most important features of the popular waterproof pond coatings on the market. This is helpful to make a clear decision on which product to purchase. Don’t forget to read the objective reviews of these products following this cross … Continue reading
VOCs – What and Why
VOCs are carbon based molecules that create ground level ozone (tropospheric ozone) when exposed to sunlight The US Government (and world govs) have decided to regulate these materials due to long term side effects of overuse. VOCs are heavily used … Continue reading
Concrete Ponds – Curing, Sealing and Treatment
Concrete as a Building Material for Ponds It is important that concrete material used in construction of water systems of any sort is able to cure properly for the type of application or be prepared for a waterproof coating. Aside … Continue reading
Your Koi Pond – 5 Great Design Ideas
Koi Pond Design What a great idea. A pond in the backyard with fauna and viewing areas built in. It’s a great way to turn your land into a rewarding peaceful place to get some personal time and think. Just … Continue reading
