Swimming Pool and Pond Linings/Bases

Dupré Vermiculite replaces outmoded alternatives to give permanent and trouble free bases for vinyl lined pools, that insulate and prevent puncture of the liner.

The mix proportions can be varied but the most commonly used preparations are:

Typical Use		Soft Concrete Base	Hard Concrete Base
Mixing Ratio by Volume		8:1	6:1
Materials to place 1m3 of concrete	Micafil Vermiculite	12 bags	12 bags
	Portland Cement	9 bags*	12 bags*
	Water	264 litres	276 litres
Smaller batch mixing	Micafil Vermiculite	1 bag	1 bag
	Portland Cement	3/4 bag*	1 bag*
	Water	22 litres	23 litres

*Based on a standard 25kg bag of cement.

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Guide to using Micafil Vermiculite for Lightweight Concrete (251 KB)

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The above product information is given in good faith as accurate and reliable but is not to be taken as a guarantee. The figures provided are intended to be a guide to expected average values and should not be interpreted as a specification. Any potential applications referred to are not to be construed as recommendations. It is the responsibility of the user to determine suitability for any specific purpose.

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Swimming Pool and Pond Linings/Bases