FINISHING TOUCHES
Changing trends in how to tile around your pool
n Mosaics now have more competition with new generation finishes such as the Pool Bead where reflective spheres are already built into the ceramic mixes before applying to the pool
n Ceramic art studios now offer beautiful,
handmade tiles and formal designs. n Studios work with pool designers and clients to create emotive artistic compositions, and some create entire murals pieced together like a puzzle.
n Smaller tiles are back in fashion, pebble and marble have given way to fully tiled
pebbled.. A conventional tiled pool takes four to six weeks to tile – first applying waterproof rendering then tiling. In contrast a pebbled pool can be pebbled in two to three days, and then be filled ready for use. A clear, consistent water colour is achieved with the resilient and long lasting pebble finish. Small, sea-eroded pebbles are graded to 1mm or 3mm for Pebble-Stone. Pebble is mixed with white cement at a ratio of two thirds pebble to one third white cement and applied onto the pool shell, with the white cement being pressure- washed from the surface, exposing the finished pebble. The result is an attractive and natural pool finish, which, because it uses no grout, is not subject to the deterioration and discolouration, which often occurs within tiled pools.
Ceramic and porcelain tiles Tile mosaics can add the finishing touch to any pool and spa. Fabricated in just about any size, shape, colour and design imaginable. Designs include; fish, shells, reef scenes, dolphins, beach balls, turtles, cartoon characters, mermaids, sports logos and the list goes on and on. Most mosaics are now available with a shadow design. The shadow design allows the mosaics to appear more realistic in the water and is a great option to consider. Tile mosaics are available from a variety of manufactures, some using small pieces of tile to others which use much larger tile pieces. Mosaics 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.
Pool art
Art plays a major part when it comes to making a pool individual. This includes specialist paint finishes such as marbling columns (far cheaper than the real thing!); the commissioning of murals both for walls and ceilings; large pictures using substrates suitable for indoor pool environments along with the latest in printing technology; glass panels and glass walls, mosaic pictures and sculpture. Tired of looking at the same old swimming pool every day? Want to spice things up and add some variety to the pool area? Swimming pool art may be just what you’ve been looking for! Pool art is a fun and easy pool accessory designed to beautify your pool area. Pool art comes in all shapes and sizes. Water themes, sports teams, and more are all available for addition to your pool floor.
Pool art is not only beautiful and fun but contains other features that make it a great pool accessory to add to your swimming pool. The images appear to be painted on your pool floor but in reality are easy to move around, changing the look of your swimming pool in seconds.
CONTACTS
■ Aqua Stone Pool Finishes Tel: 01666 841155
www.aquastonepf.co.uk
■ Craig Bragdy Design
Tel: 01745 815656
www.craigbragdydesign.co.uk
■ Edgar Udny Mosaics
Tel: 020 8767 8181
www.edgarudny.com
■ Pool & Art Interiors
Tel: 01225 867667 www.swimmingpool-
design.co.uk
WWW.WHATPOOLANDHOTTUBMAG.CO.UK
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