The
existence of a swimming pool increases the property value and also
serves as a great source of entertainment for residents and guests.
Thus, it is essential to construct a swimming pool carefully and installing swimming pool tiles is a challenging job.
You must choose swimming pool tiles that are slip resistant. So it is
necessary for the property owners to gain some knowledge about the
selection and proper installation processes of tiles in their swimming
pools.
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Effective Steps taken for Installing Swimming Pool Tiles
- Inspection of the swimming pool: A
qualified civil engineer or architect must be hired for inspecting the
swimming pool where tiles should be installed. He checks the concrete
ground of the pool and the surrounding features of that backyard. It
also helps in estimating the actual cost of the entire project of
installing swimming pool tiles. The beauty of the place is another
factor that needs to be enhanced by installing these tiles.
- Proper planning for installation: The
licensed architect should chalk out a definite structural plan for
installing the tiles on the swimming pool. This plan needs to be
approved from the local civic authority, and professional swimming pool
designers can help you to get the required permission from the local
municipality. The entire process of installing swimming pool tiles, the
amounts of materials needed in it, and the types of tiles to be
installed should be mentioned in this plan.
- Selection of perfect tiles: Usually,
ceramic, glass or mosaic tiles are most widely chosen for installing in
the swimming pools. Though ceramic tile is the first choice of many
house owners, but ceramic tiles can get damaged by moisture and heat. So
it is best to buy ceramic tiles that are perfectly waterproofed with
the application of the special coating. Glass tiles may be more
watertight in nature but may become brittle due to thermal changes of
the pool water. Mosaic tiles are more durable and shockproof than
ceramic or glass, but you must use proper sealant to install these times
in your pool area. So the experienced contractors or architects should
be consulted for installing swimming pool tiles, as they can suggest the most suitable type for each pool of their clients.
- Preparation of substrate: First
of all, the entire water volume should be drained away from the
swimming pool. Then, all the debris and dirt should be cleared away from
the dried swimming pool surface. This surface should be levelled by
breaking down the higher points and filling up the lower notches. All
cracks and points of penetration are sealed with hydraulic cement. This
clean surface is waterproofed with elastomeric membranes, which are
resistant to grease and chemicals.
- Laying down the tiles: The swimming pool surface is again dried before installing swimming pool tiles. Then, a thin layer of mortar and grout should be uniformly spread over the entire pool surface, before installing swimming pool tiles. This mortar should be resistant to moisture and chemicals. This grout should be free of epoxy resin and Portland cement that are not fit for swimming pools. Finally, the chosen tiles can be laid upon this layer and deeply embedded within the mortar mixture, by hitting with a rubber mallet. The tiles should be made straight at this point and the tile joints are grouted after minimum 24 hours.
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The
swimming pool is covered and left untouched for a few days, after
caulking the grouts of tile joints. Then it can be filled with water to
check whether the installation is successful. Regular maintenance is
necessary after installing swimming pool tiles.