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FINISHING TOUCHES
mosaics are available from a variety of
manufactures, some using small pieces of tile to
others which use much larger tile pieces.
They can be installed on the floor of the pool
and also on the side walls of the pool. Small items
can also be installed on steps and benches but one
must use caution when installing mosaics in these
locations that the items will not be slippery when
people are entering or exiting the pool or spa.
Some other great pool finishing options include:
Pool Beads
These are reflective beads used as a spectacular
pool finish. No grout is used so the deterioration
and discolouration often seen in tiled pools, is
avoided. They shine and sparkle to the pool water
– especially in sunlight. Pool Bead application is If you think there’s still a missing ingredient to
usually completed in two to three days and the your pool then the answer might be some
pool can be filled immediately. innovative poolside art. Architects design
wonderful state of the art pools, but more often
Glass tiles than not, the pool room is left bland and
Glass has become the most popular tile choice in characterless, with white blank walls and
recent years. While it is the most expensive it has ‘chemically’ empty spaces. Pool art includes
been popular with pool architects for its ability to specialist paint finishes such as marbling columns
be moulded into various shapes, creating pebble- (cheaper than the real thing!); the commissioning
CONTACTS
like or abstract forms. of murals both for walls and ceilings; large pictures ■ Craig Bragdy Design
using substrates suitable for indoor pool
Tel: 01745 815656
Ceramics environments along with the latest in printing
www.craigbragdydesign.co.uk
Ceramic and porcelain tiles are the least costly and technology; glass panels and glass walls, mosaic ■ Edgar Udny & Co
can be hand painted with intricate designs or pictures and sculpture.
Tel: 020 8767 8181
formed into a mosaic. Textured porcelain blends Prices start at £110 for an underwater ■ Pool & Art Interiors
well with the surrounding landscape, while glazed photograph printed onto moisture-resistant
Tel: 01225 867667
porcelain offers bold, striking accents. canvas (31cm x 41cm) and rise to £1,600 for a
www.swimmingpool-
design.co.uk
triptych ie 3 panelled picture, printed onto
Pool Pebbles dibond aluminium panels (each panel measuring
Pool pebbling is another growing option. Small, 80cm x 160cm).
sea-eroded pebbles are graded to 1mm or 3mm for Bespoke murals, pictures and special effect
Pebble-Stone. The result is an attractive and natural paintwork can be commissioned. Costs can start
pool finish, which, because it uses no grout, is not at approximately £1,800 and rise to
subject to the deterioration and discolouration, approximately £30,000 for a themed room
which often occurs within tiled pools. requiring a team of 4 artists.
THIS: A home cinema projects images onto the back wall with dramatic effect
LEFT: An Egyptian theme on the walls and surrounds lift this pool from the
ordinary to the sensational
LEFT BOTTOM: Bespoke paintings start from £1,800
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