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So basically, it sounds like it doesn't matter if you have SW or chlorine in regards to glass scaling, it sounds that CH, ph, and TA are key. Is this correct? What is your experience with IntelliPH? Also, thought that you are not supposed to use muriatic acid on glass tile as it will etch the...

Sorry, if this is in the incorrect forum, but had 2 questions. Couldn't find many answers about glass tile scaling - SW vs. Chlorine, so here we go. If this has been covered, please direct me. First, a little background. I currently have an in-ground plaster pool with attached hot tub that...

That is gorgeous! What color is the plaster in the pool? Is it white or is there a light blue added to ti? And I assume the floor is travertine? It looks gorgeous!

Sorry, was gone due to work. Has anyone done the Lightstream 1x1" tiles, or just the 2x2" tiles? My waterline tiled area is only about 6" deep, so I think 6-1x1" tiles would probably look better than 3-2x2" tiles. Plus my pool is a kidney shape, so I figure the 1x1" would make the curves easier.

Good to hear. Thanks for the response.

Yankeelawyer, That is good news considering the freeze. I feel that I am overthinking this, but rather do it right the first time. I think that either of these tiles will look good once installed, just worried about the mesh backing. Thanks for the grout and thinset tips, I think a light...

I have narrowed down my selection to the following 2 NPT tiles: Arctic 1x1 lagoon, and Jules Bright Cobalt Blue Blend (also 1x1). I am just putting the tile at the water line, spillway, and the edge of the steps. I like the Arctic, but love the Jules. Only issue is that the Jules has a mesh...

Just-a-PB, how do you guys schedule all that wait time in between 7 day wait, 7 day wait, 28 day wait, etc.? I assume that you stagger jobs or something. Just curious. Waiting is fine for me. The hard part is that during the spring we get a lot of winds here, so I don't know how I would keep...

Thank you for your input. In regards to glass tiles, I thought the 2 main issues are the tiles popping off and thermal stress causing cracking. I know that a mesh back is easier to install, but some companies (like Lightstream) do not have a mesh back, they have a clear front. This way you...

Hi everyone. I have been lurking around here for a while and learning a lot, but his is my first post - I hope that it is in the correct section. Please forgive me if it is not. I live in west Texas, so in the summer it's dry and can get in the mid 100s. In the winter it can freeze and snow...