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Nothing completes the look of a home inground fiberglass pool or spa like attractive tiling. Tiles are smooth and sleek and are available in many colors for any style of decor. An average do it yourselfer can learn to do a simple tile job, but it takes a number of hours to apply, so they should plan to allow plenty of time to get it done. More experienced tile setters can tile a swimming pool in less time, of course.
The best time to tile a fiberglass swimming pool is during the installation period. Homeowners can buy a kit for tiling, that includes all of the tools, materials, and instructions needed to create a beautiful pool. Items you will find in one of these kits are the tiles, with some extras included, silicone rubber grout, grout scrubbers, silicone adhesive, instructions, and a hard rubber float.
One of the most critical aspects of tiling your own pool is to get the tile level with the water. This requires careful measuring and the use of a hydrolevel. Measuring should be done from the top of the tile rather than from the lip of the pool. If the tiles are leveled right, it won't matter so much if the pool itself is an inch or two out of level.
The silicone grout and adhesive are durable, waterproof and flexible, so the job should last for a long time. The materials can withstand freezing temperatures and resist fungal and algal growth. Kits can be based on the model and manufacturer of the pool you are installing. The price of one of these kits starts at $300 for a smaller pool and goes up with size. People who do not want to tackle the tile job themselves can hire a professional contractor to do the job.
One of the benefits of tiling around a fiberglass pool is that tile is easy to keep clean. The water line is one area where a pool can show stains in a hurry, but with tiling, it can be kept clean. No more scum line.
Tiles for swimming pool use are available in various colors and styles ranging from simple to exotic. Some of the most popular colors are water colors, like blue, turquoise, and blue green. Natural earthtones are good color choices too, including black, off-white, gray, and various stone colors. Any fiberglass pool will be made more valuable with the installation of stylish tiles.
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