Seal Concrete Pond

duscarter · Jul 22, 2009

Does anyone know of a product that would seal a small concrete fish pond from leaks? I am hoping to find something that can picked up at one of the local hardware stores. Should have used a liner.

RollingWanderer · Jul 22, 2009

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Are you trying to seal up cracks n the concrete that water is getting through, or seal up the actual concrete surface because water is seeping through?

duscarter · Jul 22, 2009

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The water must be getting through the surface, because there aren't any visable cracks. Hoping I can just roll something on it. Thanks.

Pierutrus · Jul 22, 2009

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Have you looked at the stuff they paint garage floor's with?
I believe it's a rubberized latex kinda paint in different colors.
Just throwing it out there.....

Just did a google on garage floor paint.
The good stuff is the epoxy stuff.
Take a look.

duscarter · Jul 22, 2009

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I might give that a try. Surely Lowes sells it, and it is probably cheap. Thanks for the advice. I was hoping someone on here had already had the same problem.

Pierutrus · Jul 22, 2009

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duscarter said:
I might give that a try. Surely Lowes sells it, and it is probably cheap. Thanks for the advice. I was hoping someone on here had already had the same problem.

Actually, never had that problem.......yet.

Let me know how it turns out.

duscarter · Jul 22, 2009

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Just got off the phone with Quikcrete. None of their products, including the epoxy based floor paint, will hold up underwater for long. Hopefully someone else will chime in. I might have to find a pool supply company and pay big $$$. Never dreamed that concrete needed to be sealed to hold water.

RollingWanderer · Jul 22, 2009

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Google

spray pond liner

and you'll get a bunch of hits.

Here are a couple of links...

http://upscalecoatings.com/

http://www.pond-o-mania.com/spraypondliner.html

I've used a spray in liner before that seemed to do a great job, but I'm not sure how it held up in the long run as we built it for a customer when I was working for a construction company many years ago and I have never heard anything since.

jonesg · Jul 22, 2009

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duh, what are glass boat hulls made from?

wow these guys work fast.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ndt2iCBfmrY&feature=related

duscarter · Jul 23, 2009

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Cool video, but after all of the threads I have read in the resto forum, the last thing I want to do is glass it.

Followed RollingWanderer's links and found a product sold at Ace Hardware - Thoroseal. You just paint it on. It is only $38 a bucket. Hopefully one will do. Someone had given it a good review for this purpose too.

MrBigStuff · Jul 23, 2009

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Well, you have to drain it either way so a liner is still an option.

BTW- since it is a fish pond, you'll probably want a non-toxic solution to the problem. Beware, many epoxy formulations may be toxic to fish even when cured.

First time I ran across this, it was for a concrete bird bath. There are some products out there for that purpose but they might be cost prohibitive for a large pond.

One thought I had was the products they make for sealing basement walls. Drylok is one product I believe and is available at any home improvement store. You'd have to check the label to see if it is non-toxic when cured.

Rickairmedic · Jul 23, 2009

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Just for Laughs how big is the pond

? Heres some shots of my work in progress .

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I would say if its not to big a regular liner would probably work fine . I will add one other option place a wanted add on craigslist for an above ground pool liner .

Rick

Adjuster · Jul 24, 2009

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Wouldn't any of the pool stuff work like marcacite and diamond bright. Stucco mix would also work I would think.

salty87 · Jul 24, 2009

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duscarter said:
Cool video, but after all of the threads I have read in the resto forum, the last thing I want to do is glass it.

it's the wood rotting in the restore section, the fiberglass is still there and can be tough to get rid of. glassing a pond that you're gonna cover with rocks should be pretty easy, depending on size.

duscarter · Jul 24, 2009

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I will snap some pictures when I get water in it. Not to worried about putting fish in it, the dogs like water too much. My mind is made up on the Thoroseal. For the price, I could do it every couple of years if need be. There is a built in drain, so it is already dry. I didn't want to do glass because of the work/mess/expense.

It won't get done this weekend. There is a big concert on the lake tomorrow.

I am sure your's will come out better than mine Rick. Looks like you are on the home stretch.

MrBigStuff · Jul 28, 2009

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Does anyone know of a product that would seal a small concrete fish pond from leaks?

Not to worried about putting fish in it, the dogs like water too much.

BTW- the dogs will drink the water and so will any wildlife.

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