Tiled pool

[rstephenson]

Wasn't sure where to put this question but : Does anyone have a tiled pool ??? Not just the water line, but the ENTIRE pool
If so, what are your thought and do you have any pictures ?

initially we considered painting our concrete pool, but after learning the reality of paint here on this site we did a huge pendulum swing and are now looking at possibly tiling the entire pool. It would be under 350 sq ft of 1"x1" glass tiles.

I've done crazier things in my life but i'm curious to see if there is anyone out there that has this already

 

[kellyfair]

Pretty sure @Flying Tivo has a fully tiled pool.

 

[Oly]

Yes he does and it looks smashing.
I think William Randolph Hurst had one too.

 

[kellyfair]

Yep, here’s TiVo’s pool. Gorgeous.

 

[panic_button]

What size pool are you look at? A 10' x 20', 4' deep would be over 440 sq ft of tile for the whole pool.

 

[Flying Tivo]

The only recommendation i can make is if you are going to do it, you have to use the best adhesive and epoxy grout out there and with the longest warranty. Look into Latticret, products. The Platinum 254 adhesive and the Spectralock Pro epoxy grout.

 

[YippeeSkippy]

What is the current pool finish now, @rstephenson ? I'm wondering if that might need to be removed first or not?

@JamesW @jimmythegreek

 

[rstephenson]

What size pool are you look at? A 10' x 20', 4' deep would be over 440 sq ft of tile for the whole pool.

it's about 8.5ft x 16.5ft. 4.5ft deep (not all the way. Part of it is a tanning shelf) It's pretty little. Like a large-ish plunge pool. Should only be about 325 sq ft of tile

 

[rstephenson]

What is the current pool finish now, @rstephenson ? I'm wondering if that might need to be removed first or not?

@JamesW @jimmythegreek

Current finish is that it's not finished yet. lol
The final layer before tile will be a skimcoat of cement

 

[Flying Tivo]

The final layer before tile will be a skimcoat of cement

Make sure that layer has a waterproof additive like Sika or something like that.

 

[sktn77a]

Tiled pools are pretty common in the Caribbean and Central/South America but not in the US. Don't know why, but I'm guessing there's a reason (?)

Whats wrong with plaster?

 

[Flying Tivo]

Whats wrong with plaster?

Nothing at all, its just less expensive. Tile is very labor intensive and in the USA labor is not cheap, that is why you see more tiles south of the border because labor is cheap.

 

[rstephenson]

I've also understand that Europe likes to use tile also
Plaster, i'd have to hire out and the ballpark quotes i've gotten were barely under the price of tile.(just product, NOT install)
Plaster lasts 7-12 ish years,, whereas tile can last much longer if done correctly.

I'll probably be the one doing the tile so the labor is actually really cheap........ unfortunately. lol

The wife is ordering tile samples and it's crazy how different the quality and pricing can be.

Anyone have a good source for tile ?!?!

 

[Watershow]

Nothing at all, its just less expensive. Tile is very labor intensive and in the USA labor is not cheap, that is why you see more tiles south of the border because labor is cheap.

Curious to know the cost to purchase the tiles and install in your region?

 

[JimMarshall]

Tile going in in this renovation too:

Help Needed

Hello, A few years ago we resurfaced our pool, initially we were really happy with it but one day during winter we heated the pool and one side of the resurfacing started to separated from the pool itself, I’ve been reading about and it is called delamination, anyway it has gotten worst and...

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[Flying Tivo]

Curious to know the cost to purchase the tiles and install in your region?

This is the brand i bought https://kolorines.mx/en/ exchange rate fluctuates but aprox 1K for the tile and labor daily wages, so very cheap. The expensive part is the quality adhesive and epoxy grout by Laticret.

 

[8ightiesfan]

We bought a home with a tiled pool and have been in it since February (The house that is, not the pool ).

One thing I have wondered is in the Pool math app, do I select Plaster, Vinyl or Fiberglass? There is no option of tiled so I chose Plaster. Not sure if it makes any difference really.

Thoughts? I imagine it was very expensive at the time to have it done but it looks amazing and I certainly haven't come across any negatives

 

[Sollace]

I saw a pool being tiled in a mosaic sea scene. . . Of course I can't find it!

So I did a search: Mosaic pool tile installation
Attached GORGEOUS spa from here:

Keith Zars Pools Introduces State-Of-The-Art Custom Mosaic Tile Line - San Antonio Pool Builder

Keith Zars Pools has added an exciting element to bring beauty and personalization to your custom-built swimming pool . As part of our company’s unique LX Glass line, we are now carrying and installing custom mosaic tiles. Do you want a breathtaking pattern on your sun shelf that blends in with...

www.keithzarspools.com

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Choose plaster on PoolMath as you have grout in that tiled pool. It really is beautiful!

Maddie

 

[cowboycasey]

Make sure that layer has a waterproof additive like Sika or something like that.

@Flying Tivo Are you talking about one of these?

This one looks to be put on after the shell...

Coastal Construction Products

This one looks like it is mixed into the concrete shell and would be way easier..

SikaControl® WT-240 P RED

usa.sika.com