Are you interested in having tile on your fiberglass pool? You might hear this statement "You don't need tile". I agree with that statement. I also agree with this statement "You don't need a fiberglass pool." It's all a matter of choice for you to make.
If you have decided to purchase a fiberglass pool and you are debating the question of tile, here are some things to consider.
1) Tile is more than an aesthetic addition. Body oils, dirt and mineral deposits will accumulate at the water line on your pool. The surface of your pool can be damaged by constant scrubbing or exposure to caustic substances. Hard bisque tile and silicone rubber grout can withstand this treatment.
2) Tile should not be installed at the factory where your pool is manufactured. Factory tile will be level with the lip of the pool. No installer can guarantee that your pool will be 100% level. The best installer in the country will be at least 1/2 in. out of level. Your tile should be installed after the pool is in the ground and at least 3/4 full of water.
3) You are probably dealing with an ethical contractor if he or she tries to talk you out of tile. They don't want to sell a job function they don't feel compfortable with. It would be financially beneficial to take your money and do a less than desirable job. Do your research if your contractor tells you they can tile your pool. More than half of the fiberglass pool installers that say they can tile, do not know how to tile a fiberglass pool properly.
Never pick a contractor because they say they can install tile on your pool. Choose the contractor that you have researched and feel comfortable with. You have other options when it comes to tiling the pool.
Tile choice is your next decision. The color and the pattern are not the most important factors. The configuration of the tile will determine the final appearance. Will it fit properly on your pool? One of the beautiful features of a fiberglass pool is the variety of shapes available. We have 154 different pool models listed in our files. This is a general statement that will apply to most of these models. No pattern piece should excede 2 inches in width. Some of the models can accept 3 inches in width and a very small number can accept 6 inches in width. I recommend that you stay with the 2 inch rule to be safe.
You've decided that you want tile, but the price is too high or the contractor doesn't want to do it. You can do it yourself. Some of the best installations I've ever seen were done by homeowners. The right materials and the proper instructions can make this task easy. I con tile the most difficult pool in 4 hours or less, because I have personally tiled more than 5000 fiberglass pools. It will take you 2 days.
Here is an address to a page that will show you how to tile
http://www.fiberglassswimmingpooltiling.com/howtotile.html
Thanks for sharing this post I also share with you some tip hope you like. Do you need safety features, like a swimming pool fence? Adding a fence around your swimming pool can prevent children from entering the pool area unsupervised, and is generally encouraged throughout Australia.
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These tips to much helpful for party hope I am post for my friend. What are you going to do drop a truck in the pool. Just kiding. Any way, Gunite can and will crack and a real pain to repair. The glass pool is very easy to maintain. I had to make the choice and what made the diferance for me was not only cost but the lack of maintenance on the long term. The glass is very easy on chemicals and keeping it clean is a breese. Draw back is of course is limited shapes, really what ever turns your crank.
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