Pool chipped out, is this crack a problem??

[mmardini]

Hi everyone!
Pool got chipped out today and I noticed this crack where the pool tile was, hopefully you can zoom in on the picture to see. Is this an issue? It is above the waterline, but I’m wondering if it will be an issue for the waterline tile. What’s the best fix for this or should I just ignore it? It never leaked and the tiles that were on top of it was fine! Thank you!

 

[mmardini]

Hi everyone!
Pool got chipped out today and I noticed this crack where the pool tile was, hopefully you can zoom in on the picture to see. Is this an issue? It is above the waterline, but I’m wondering if it will be an issue for the waterline tile. What’s the best fix for this or should I just ignore it? It never leaked and the tiles that were on top of it was fine! Thank you!

Also, the crack probably came because there was a huge palm tree nearby that lifted the cement. It created a small gap between the coping and the pool but the tile guy said he will fix it by placing silicone in the gap. Needless to say, 1,000$ later and that palm tree is gone thankfully!

 

[sktn77a]

I wouldn't use silicone. I'd chip it out some and use a mortar based filler.

I see you're getting the refrigerator fixed, too...........................................

 

[mmardini]

I wouldn't use silicone. I'd chip it out some and use a mortar based filler.

I see you're getting the refrigerator fixed, too...........................................

Oh really? I will bring that up to my tile guy. Is there a rationale for using that instead in case he doesn’t agree?

Hahaha yes I know! I saw that as well

 

[Neto]

I would chip it out and use an epoxy made for anchoring

 

[mguzzy]

Oh really? I will bring that up to my tile guy. Is there a rationale for using that instead in case he doesn’t agree?

Hahaha yes I know! I saw that as well

The silicone won't adhere to the other masonry products that will be used . You need to use a filler/patch that will "stick" to everything else

 

[Neto]

there is also a product called "mortar mix" by rapid set, it dries in less than 10 minutes an its a mortar used to do repairs... Its rated above 6000 psi at 28 days