Sodium bentonite is a natural pond sealant that seals leaks in any pond regardless of its state, whether the pond is old, new, dry, or has water and fish.
Bentonite is one of the most efficient yet low-cost methods to repair or line a new pond.
We supply high-quality bentonite for pond sealing at wholesale prices and nationwide delivery.
Bentonite changes from a powder to a muddy gel when mixed with water. This gel fills the cracks and pores in the pond floor, creating a natural and very resistant barrier that will keep the water in the pond.
You can apply Bentonite Pond Sealant on dry or full ponds, even in ponds with plants and fishes.
When the pond is full or has some water, you can sprinkle Sodium Bentonite on the water. Bentonite will sink and deposit itself at the bottom of the water tank filling pores and cracks and sealing them within a couple of days.
If the pond is dry or building a new pond, the pond sealer can be applied as a pond liner, creating a very efficient, low-cost, and long-lasting seal.
To determine the pond sealer amount that a pond needs, we must know the pond’s area and the type of soil.
The soil’s porosity dictates the amount per square foot your pond needs. The higher the porosity of the ground, the more product is needed to seal the pond.
To approximate the pond’s area, we multiply twice the deppest point of the pond and add the resulting number to the length (L). And we also add that same number to the width (W), and we multiply both results L + (Depth times two) x W + (Depth times two), and the resulting number will be our estimated pond area.
To facilitate the calculation of the amount of Bentonite you have to use, you can use our Bentonite & Pond Area Calculator.
For any specific soil conditions, or for more information on how to apply pond sealer bentonite, contact our experts at our contact page or call us directly at our free 1-800 number to free your worries.
If you are having problems sealing a pond, we have the best solution.
We provide full service to fix ponds and lakes. We’ll supply the necessary equipment, operators, and mineral to seal your pond and offer you a turn-key job.
Talk with our experts they will tell you how we can help you to fix your pond.
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While there are three main primary techniques available for applying sodium bentonite pond sealant, there are several factors you need to consider before selecting a proper application method.
The pond’s current state, along with the depth and dimensions of the pond and the soil quality, is of paramount importance when deciding on the application of the sealer to the pond.
This method is by far the most effective and popular method for bentonite pond sealant application.
First, any debris such as dead vegetation, including roots, logs, moss, trees, rocks, and other undesirable material must be removed in this method.
In the second step, all surface gaps, holes, or crevices must be filled with a mixture of 1 part of bentonite and five parts of soil (depending on the ground and using the reference table below on our Helpful Tools & Recommendations section.
This method is to completely cover all holes and gaps that are found at the surface.
A layer of bentonite pond leak sealer will be applied in the next step, spreading it to create a nice evenly blanket along the entire surface.
Once the bentonite has been applied on top of the surface, it is required to till it in or disk it in, just about 3 ~ 4 inches into the ground and compact. (Remember: Prevent bentonite from going into deep, because the more profound the product is in the soil, the more the bentonite is diluted.)
After you have compacted the bentonite, and if possible, you can spray water, wet the treated ground, and compact again.
The pond is now ready to be filled with water. Care should be taken in maintaining smooth and steady water flow in the pond so that soil or bentonite layers are not disturbed.
The goal of this method is to have a very soft and even pond bottom.
As mentioned in the previous method, the mixed blanket method also begins with cleaning up all debris at the bottom and along the entire bed and then fill the holes.
The crucial move in this approach is to till the surface-go deeper in the process between 3 and 4 inches.
The purpose is to make the surface smooth and consistent by dragging the soil all along the waterbed.
Then apply a layer of Bentonite-soil mixture accordingly with the recommended ratio of bentonite per sqft area, cover it with 4 inches of soil, and compact. The final layer must be thicker if your livestock is going to have access to the pond.
Do you want to minimize water leakage in your lagoon or pond? Do you want to avoid the drainage of a water tank? Sodium bentonite sprinkle method of applying and treating your pond liner to plug water drains.
This application method is used when a pond cannot be drained, either because of its size or for some other reason. When leaks have isolated, this approach can also be used. The process is less successful than the two previous methods, as there is no removal of trees, roots, and vegetation from the pond. And this method is not as accurate when sprinkled above water (could be a hit and miss).
In all application methods, it is important to notice that it may take a few days for the seepage to stop entirely because this is the time bentonite takes to hydrate to its fullest capacity and form a solid lining at the bottom. However, it is critical to know this for superior results: the required amount of sodium bentonite per square foot must be applied based on your soil type.
We can supply Bentonite Pond Sealer in different packing sizes to meet your needs.
Order it by the full truckload (FTL) on pallets, super sacks, bulk, pneumatic trailer, or less than a full truckload (LTL) and by the pallet or super sack.
50 lbs
Sodium Bentonite Plastic Bucket
Description
Packing Information: 50 lb plastic bucket
Weight: 50 lbs.
Dimensions: 5 Gallon Bucket
Buckets per Pallet: 30 buckets
Buckets per full truckload: 540 – 18 pallets
50 lbs
Sodium Bentonite Bags
Description
Packing Information: 50 lb bags
Weight: 50 lbs
Dimensions: 18″ x 14″ x 4″
Bags per Pallet: 50
Bags per Full Truck Load: 900 – 18 pallets
100 lbs
Sodium Bentonite Bags
Description
Packing Information: 100 lb bags
Weight: 100 lbs
Dimensions: 25″ x 18″ x 4″
Bags per Pallet: 25
Bags per Full Truck Load: 450
3000 lbs
Bentonite Super Sack
Description
Packing Information: Super Sack (no pallet)
Weight: 3,000 lbs each
Dimensions: 48″ X 48″ X 63″
Full truckload weight: 45,000 lbs.
Bags per full truckload: 15
Full Truckload of
100 Lbs Bags Pallet
Description
Packing Information: 100 lbs bags
Weight: 2,500 lbs (25/100 lb bags)
Dimensions: 48″ X 48″ X 63″
Full truckload weight: 45,000 lbs (45/100 lb bags)
Pallets per full truckload: 18
Full Truckload of
3000 Lbs Super Sack
Description
Packing Information: Super Sack (without pallet)
Weight: 3,000 lbs each
Dimensions: 48″ X 48″ X 63″
Full truckload weight: 45,000 lbs.
Bags per full truckload: 15
How much sodium bentonite I needed to seal a pond?
Below you will find a small reference table depending on the type of soil and based on a maximum 8 ft depth. If the pond is deeper, you’ll have to add more bentonite per square foot.
You can also visit our online Bentonite Calculator for a quick reference calculation.
Soil condition → Pond sealant amount per square foot
Rock or gravel → 3.0 to 3.5 lbs / sq ft
Clean Sand → 2.5 to 3.5 lbs /sq ft
Silty Sand → 2.0 to 2.5 lbs / sq ft
Sandy Silt 20% Clay Min → 1.5 to 2.0 lbs / sq ft
Clay Soil → 1.0 to 1.5 lbs / sq ft
How is the bentonite pond liner delivered?
We offer bentonite pond sealant by the full truckload, less than a truckload, by the pallet, bag, or by the ton.
We offer our products delivered at any of our warehouses. (Inventory always available). Our main warehouse is in Laredo, TX. We have a secondary warehouse in Wyoming, where sodium bentonite is mined. We also have warehouses in Eagle Pass and Bulverde, TX (11 miles north of San Antonio, TX.)
We can coordinate logistics delivery nationwide at a very competitive rate. We can ship directly from our Wyoming mines depending on your location and the logistics cost. We can coordinate delivery from LTL – less than a full truckload order to an FTL full truckload order. Contact Us to get a landed price quote.
Our headquarters office is in San Antonio, TX.
What happens after the bentonite is delivered? How to unload your order, equipment needed and weight of the bentonite.
Please consider that you’ll need equipment to unload 3,000 lbs super sacks or 2,500 lbs pallet from a flatbed truck. These super sacks have straps on top to grab with your tractor, excavator, front loader, bobcat, or forklift. and you can unload from the eighteen-wheeler flatbed truck.
Most of the time, the super sacks do not have wooden pallets underneath; if you require pallets, please call and request on your order (cost per pallet will be added to your order).
All our super sacks come with a very efficient discharge valve. The location of the discharge valve is underneath the super sack, for effortless pouring. To efficiently release the pond sealant, you must pick up the bag and untie the valve to start pouring the liner on top of your soil.
Do you offer a pond repair service?
Yes! Besides offering bentonite clay for ponds we also provide a complete service to repair your pond. With our turnkey service, we supply the minerals, equipment, experience, and workforce to make sure your pond is fully repaired, from draining it to filling it again.
We also design and construct new ponds. If you have an idea in mind, get a quote with us.
What are the physical specifications of our different mesh size particles of our line of products?
We offer a particular milled clay product for pond sealer that is a mix mesh powder granular product from fine 200 mesh powder to a 40-mesh mix.
This pond sealer is by far the best product for this application.
If you were to use a granular bigger particle size chips, you would need twice or three times as much to perform as good. (Please see the picture of our product so you can have a better idea of our product) to give you an idea, if you hold our product in your hand, it will feel like you were holding beach sand.
