How To Choose The Best Waterline Tile For Your Pool | California Pools & Landscape
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2021
- Waterline tile on a pool is most likely something that you haven’t had to ever think about before. It’s such a small detail but since this is your pool, it feels like and is a big deal. If you’re looking at the wide variety of tile options available and feel overwhelmed, you’re not alone.
California Pools & Landscape has helped clients pick their waterline tile for over 32 years. We understand that it is a unique design feature for every pool and we are going to walk you through what waterline tile is, what options you have, how to choose it, and what costs are involved. By the end of this article, you will have a good idea of what type of tile and color theme you’ll like for your project.
What is waterline tile?
Waterline tile is installed at the waterline just under your deck edging or pool coping. This tile is often installed on raised water feature walls, spa spillways, step trim and other focal points in the pool. In addition to being a decorative element, waterline tile protects the pool interior from sun and chemical damage. As well as allows for easy cleaning.
The majority of pool tile is manufactured from porcelain or glass featuring almost unlimited colors, sizes, and styles. Travertine, clay, and stone tiles are not recommended for waterline pool tile.
All waterline tile needs to be rated for outdoor submersible use and be frost protected. It is important because If it is not rated for outdoor submersible pool use, there is a potential that it will degrade or lose adhesion. If it is not frost protected, then it could crack. All waterline tile options in California Pools & Landscape design centers meet these qualifications.
How to choose your waterline tile
There are two main design choices to choose between. A tile that will either add a pop of color to the pool or a neutral color that blends into the surrounding environment.
To enhance the pool’s water color, a blue or teal colored tile is best. For a more natural look or to compliment the pool deck, a tile with colors found in natural stone works nicely.
Don’t worry, your designer will walk you through the tile selection process to make sure you find the perfect match to both your pool design and desired aesthetic.
Pricing of waterline tile
You can personalize your style and stay on budget! Here at California Pools & Landscape, we offer over 100 standard choices of waterline tile that are included in every pool we build. Standard tile is typically porcelain and comes in a 6”x 6” size.
All of our standard tile selections are marked in our design centers with a blue dot. Anything different from a blue dot tile will be an upgrade and your designer will be able to review those costs with you.
Don’t sweat the small stuff
Choosing a waterline tile is a small detail compared to the other elements that need to be chosen for your pool. We love what we do and we have resources and processes set in place to make material selections a fun and enjoyable experience. We have three design centers throughout the Valley to make it convenient to choose your project materials. Our design centers feature products and materials recommended and provided by our committed trade partners.
Great video, I see from your site that you offer full designs. but are your show rooms walk in too ?
I'm looking at tile options but already have the pool designed.
Thank you Paul for the kind words. All of our showrooms are open for you to walk in and see building material options. Being able to see the materials in the sunlight and being able to touch & feel the materials can help greatly in the selection process.
Great video
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Great video! Question on curvilinear waterline tile selection. Would 2x4 glass subway tile need to have a ton of cuts when applied? I saw online someone had larger 6x6 and that had to be cut on only the tightest of roman curve. Our curves are more gentle in bend. If 2 x 4 is something you wouldn't recommend I can choose something else.
Hello Shelly, thanks for watching! We can easily install a 2”x4” tile on the waterline with curves. Keep in mind, there is an upgrade charge for all glass tile installation. 6”x6” tile is the standard and will also work with gentle curves.
I have a question regarding glass tile longevity. Our PB said glass tile cracks and wouldn’t warranty the tile job if we go glass 1x1 iridescent tile. So now we are on the fence. Any advice please.
Hey there ninerlen, thanks for the inquiry, hopefully we can help. What city do you live in? The #1 tip we would provide is to make sure that any tile you use for your pool or around the water is rated for pool use. At CPL we use 1x1 glass tile and haven't had issues, but certainly your region and specific company you are working with might have some different input.
Why aren't natural stone based tiles recommended for waterline tile?
Hi Mariane - natural stone isn't used on the waterline primarily because it can erode due to extreme weather, salt systems, or chemical imbalances Thank you for watching!.
You know she was a dime in her past, still a very beautiful woman, tiles are nice too :)
Lori has always been a 10 for us, one of the best in the biz.
Your background music way too loud.. it's just become a big distraction. Can't hear the person talking clearly.
Thanks for watching & providing feedback. Let us know if you need any questions answered about waterline tile that you couldn't hear.
3.51 minutes about nothing! 👎
If you have any questions we didn't address, let us know. Thanks for watching!
What color do you recommend for gunite coping and cement stamped deck both are grey cement color