Pond Construction Articles

How To

How to Smooth Rough Concrete

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…

GuestSeptember 26, 2012

Wood Ponds

Benefits of a DIY Wood Pond

Having a pond in your own backyard or anywhere that seems appropriate for you can be one of the most amazing experiences in life. It is with this in mind that you need to carefully consider making a DIY wood pond. There are quite a…

GuestSeptember 26, 2012

Pond Maintenance How To

How to Spot Repair Pond Armor Paint

From time to time it may be necessary to correct something that is adversely affecting the coating on a pond. For example, during a routine inspection of the pond, you find that somehow someone has managed to accidentally damage the surface of the Pond Armor…

ButchSeptember 25, 2012

Concrete Ponds

A Checklist for Concrete Pond Repairs

Repairing a concrete pond can seem a daunting task. However, if you know what is needed prior to performing the repair, the task will be that much easier. The following list is made up of everything you could possibly need in order to get the…

ButchSeptember 24, 2012

Wood Ponds

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…

ButchSeptember 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…

ButchSeptember 23, 2012

General Tips

7 Things to Keep in Mind About Spraying Epoxy Paint

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

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…

ButchSeptember 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…

ButchSeptember 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,…

ButchSeptember 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…

ButchSeptember 18, 2012

General Tips

3 Things to Look for In a Quality Epoxy Sealer

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

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…

ButchJanuary 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…

ButchJanuary 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…

ButchJanuary 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…

ButchJanuary 22, 2010

Rubber and Plastic Liners

Pond Liner Glue – Does it Really Work?

I am always asked if Pond Shield epoxy can be used as a pond liner glue. The short answer is no. I hate to disappoint, but while there are times Pond Shield epoxy can be used in the same manner as a glue, it can…

ButchJanuary 18, 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. …

ButchJanuary 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…

ButchJanuary 11, 2010

Construction Articles

How to Smooth Rough Concrete

Benefits of a DIY Wood Pond

How to Spot Repair Pond Armor Paint

A Checklist for Concrete Pond Repairs

Is a Plywood Pond Really the Wave of the Future?

Things To Avoid When Using Fish Pond Sealer

7 Things to Keep in Mind About Spraying Epoxy Paint

10 Reasons to Choose Pond Armor Pond Sealant

How to Choose the Best Blue Pond Liner

How to Choose a Pond Sealant

Pond Armor Colors

3 Things to Look for In a Quality Epoxy Sealer

Other Types of Projects Suitable for Coatings

Pond Painting – Get Artistic!

Using Pond Shield in a Bath Tub

Building a Disappearing Waterfall

Pond Liner Glue – Does it Really Work?

When to Spray Epoxy

Water Proofing a Salt Water Aquarium or Tank

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