I have until tomorrow to decide whether or not to use ceramic floor tiles in my pool instead of ceramic Mosaic tiles. I prefer the look of the ceramic tiles but am not sure if they will hold up underwater.
Is it recommended to use ceramic floor tiles inside of a pool?
- Thread starter justini
- Start date
- May 3, 2014
- 62,858
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
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I would be more concerned with how slippery the ceramic tiles would be. I cannot see how being submerged would damage a ceramic tile.. The thinset used to set them does need to be designed for constantly wet conditions.
If you are interested in learning more about TFPC, I suggest you read Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry and consider reviewing the entire Trouble Free Pool School book.
I would be more concerned with how slippery the ceramic tiles would be. I cannot see how being submerged would damage a ceramic tile.. The thinset used to set them does need to be designed for constantly wet conditions.
If you are interested in learning more about TFPC, I suggest you read Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry and consider reviewing the entire Trouble Free Pool School book.
Are you in Boquete Panama?
I agree with Brian that porcelain, glass, or other frost proof/frost resistant tiles are usually a much better choice. In a tropical climate like Panama, you might be able to get away with ceramic, but even there they likely won't last as long as porcelain tiles would.
I agree with Brian that porcelain, glass, or other frost proof/frost resistant tiles are usually a much better choice. In a tropical climate like Panama, you might be able to get away with ceramic, but even there they likely won't last as long as porcelain tiles would.