FINISHING TOUCHES Perfect for pool surrounds,
Marbreline is a rolled natural marble, mixed with a high quality resin
(oil, lubricants, old paint or dust) and dry). Marbreline is guaranteed for ten years.
ARDEX TILING PRODUCTS DELIVER GOLD AT LONDON 2012 AQUATICS CENTRE
Having completed many prestigious leisure installations, ARDEX UK were delighted to supply the ideal tile fixing system to assist with the completion of the iconic Aquatics Centre at the Olympic Park, London. One of the key influences in ARDEX winning this prestigious project was the fact that ARDEX X 77 MICROTEC®
Flexible
render/screed coat beneath. The end result of a pool finished in PebbleTec®
or PebbleSheen® is a pool with
a natural and pleasing texture, a completely waterproof surface, an extremely durable and reliable surface which is slip-resistant, easy to clean and maintain. For longevity, pebble will never need to be re-grouted, there will be no loose tiles, osmosis or de-lamination and no need for repainting or renovation work.
NATURALLY INNOVATIVE WALLS AND FLOORS
Aqua Stone Pool Finishes has discovered a beautifully unique natural stone coating perfectly suited to pool surrounds and wet areas. It’s called Marbreline and is a market leading product in France and is now available in the UK, exclusively through Aqua Stone. Marbreline is a rolled natural marble, mixed with a high quality resin. Available in an impressive range of colours Marbreline provides a seamless floor or wall covering to both indoor and outdoor wet areas. This material can be used to create a variety of different effects including logos and bespoke graphics.
Marbreline is stain proof, scratch proof and provides a self-draining surface. It will even out irregular surfaces and is resistant
PebbleTec® and PebbleSheen® provide a natural and extremely durable slip-resistant surface
to temperatures below freezing. It is non- flammable and highly resistant to traffic impact, abrasion, climatic stress, acids and bases.
This resin bound natural covering will adhere to concrete, tile, wood and metal, when made ready for application (any solid surface made rough and exempt of residue
Floor & Wall Tile Adhesive was suitable for fixing all of the tiles in the Aquatic Centre. ARDEX X 77 has an open time of up to 60 minutes, which means that larger areas of adhesive can be spread in a single application, enabling the team at the Aquatic Centre installation to work more efficiently, and allowing more time when tiling awkward areas, or cutting around fixtures and fittings in the pool and pool surrounds. ARDEX-FLEX FL Rapid Setting Flexible Grout in Dove Grey was chosen to fill the
Marvellous Murals Enhance Pool Rooms CASE STUDY
Alan Taylor, muralist and painter, has over the last 25 years painted many murals in swimming pool rooms. A Fellow of The Faculty of Decoration, he is assisted by his wife Caroline who is a specialist decorator. They are based in South Yorkshire and Surrey but work nationwide and occasionally abroad. The latest example of their work has just been completed for a luxury house builder in Surrey and it shows how a modern interior can gel with a traditional subject. This basement room could have been a dead-end soulless tunnel; even a bit claustrophobic. The mural gives it the ‘wow factor’ by opening up the space and helping to create a relaxing environment in which to swim or just chill-out with a glass of wine. The creative process started with a site visit to what was still a building site. Alan produced preliminary artwork in the form of a watercolour painting which was approved and a fixed price of £2,500 agreed. Careful consideration was given to
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viewpoints, colours and design. Painted stone comfortably blends with real tiles and the pillars and arches appear to hold up the ceiling. The painted lake echoes the water of the pool; the soft greens of the landscape and the terracotta roofs lift the otherwise neutral scheme. The illusion is enhanced by a reflection in the pool. The mural was painted on-site directly onto the plaster wall in artists’ acrylic, protected with a clear varnish and was completed within two weeks. And the client’s reaction: “The mural looks fantastic, it really finishes the room off.”
Any subject can be painted in any style to suit the building’s integrity and the client’s personality. In normal air conditioned pool rooms a mural will last a lifetime. Prices start at around £1,000 inclusive.
Swimming Pool Murals 07748 201548
www.swimmingpoolmurals.co.uk
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