We found out our tile we picked 2 months ago is now discontinued and we can't find a good color to blend with the travertine deck. Anyone know if it travertine can be used as waterline tine or is it too porous?
Travertine = waterline tile?
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Stephjack, Note I changed your title a little to see if it will bring an answer. I will learn along with you on this one!
Kim
Kim
If your travertine has natural pits in it (like most travertine), those pits will fill with algae when used vertically like that.
Not enough algae to prevent managing your pool water, but a constant source of cleaning, applying chlorine, etc. I wouldn't use it unless i was willing to accept that drawback.
I don't know where Queen Creek is so I don't know if you are subject to freezing. I would be a little concerned about travertine if you have hard freezes.
Not enough algae to prevent managing your pool water, but a constant source of cleaning, applying chlorine, etc. I wouldn't use it unless i was willing to accept that drawback.
I don't know where Queen Creek is so I don't know if you are subject to freezing. I would be a little concerned about travertine if you have hard freezes.
- Aug 23, 2017
- 109
- Pool Size
- 17700
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Travertine is naturally porous, and even with small voids in it, which is part of the reason we loved it for our coping. Examples below.
Use as a waterline tile, I'd probably avoid it as potential places algae to get a foot hold, and as stated above places for water to hold and potentially crack tiles if you live in a freeze area. We went with a glass tile to match our travertine coping, and couldn't be happier with the result, but then it's not for everyone.
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17.7k gal, 98 ft perimeter, IG quartz, 3HP EcoStar VSP, 1.5HP TriStar Dual Speed, 725 sq ft SwimClear Cartridge, Rainbow chlorinator, Paramount clear O3, Pro Logic controller, 500k BTU heater, AquaVac 500, Spillover Spa, 3 sheer waterfalls, 3 bubblers.
Use as a waterline tile, I'd probably avoid it as potential places algae to get a foot hold, and as stated above places for water to hold and potentially crack tiles if you live in a freeze area. We went with a glass tile to match our travertine coping, and couldn't be happier with the result, but then it's not for everyone.
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17.7k gal, 98 ft perimeter, IG quartz, 3HP EcoStar VSP, 1.5HP TriStar Dual Speed, 725 sq ft SwimClear Cartridge, Rainbow chlorinator, Paramount clear O3, Pro Logic controller, 500k BTU heater, AquaVac 500, Spillover Spa, 3 sheer waterfalls, 3 bubblers.
That is beautiful, love the color of the water. What interior did you use? We decided on a travertine color tile to match the travertine deck.
- Aug 23, 2017
- 109
- Pool Size
- 17700
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
The interior plaster is from NPT quartzscapes, Grenadine Grey. That was probably the hardest choice, as we wanted something in the "blue" family without being too dark or any hint of "green" or "aqua marine" color. You can see the color transitions best from a pic of the steps below.
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17.7k gal, 98 ft perimeter, IG quartz, 3HP EcoStar VSP, 1.5HP TriStar Dual Speed, 725 sq ft SwimClear Cartridge, Rainbow chlorinator, Paramount clear O3, Pro Logic controller, 500k BTU heater, AquaVac 500, Spillover Spa, 3 sheer waterfalls, 3 bubblers.
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17.7k gal, 98 ft perimeter, IG quartz, 3HP EcoStar VSP, 1.5HP TriStar Dual Speed, 725 sq ft SwimClear Cartridge, Rainbow chlorinator, Paramount clear O3, Pro Logic controller, 500k BTU heater, AquaVac 500, Spillover Spa, 3 sheer waterfalls, 3 bubblers.
Beautiful!
As far as travertine at the waterline, I vote no. I have a filled travertine shower and it drives me crazy. Maybe it's just OCD, but I can't help but scan all the tiles looking for mold, and then wondering if it's tile or indeed mold. Everyday. I keep a bottle of Tilex in the shower all the time now.
Do not use travertine, it's very porous. Find a proper pool tile that looks like the travertine you're using.
Pic of my travertine coping and deck with 6 x 6 stone look tile.
This is the tile I used because it looked close to travertine.
| Tiburstone Series 6"x6" |
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| CT TBR 8 Torreon |
| 7.5 sq/ft Per Carton * Light Textured |
| Matching 3"X 3" Click Here |
Do you mean the diamond ones on the wall? They look good on my monitor. What don't you like about them?
In person, they are very orange compared to the small 4x4 tiles. Maybe im just being picky.
Just had hubby walk by and asked him if he liked this stone "Yep!" so.................LOL Husband approved!
I think they look fine in the picture. If you really don't like them ask to hand pick out the ones you want to go there.
Kim
I think they look fine in the picture. If you really don't like them ask to hand pick out the ones you want to go there.
Kim
View attachment 70163 We changed out the pinkish travertine. Much better! Travertine deck starts Wednesday.
