Make Your Pool More Elegant with Glass

The pool tiling is the most extensive outdoor renovation project that one can undertake. In fact most of the tile retailers consider the customers that come to them for tiling their pools as the most important customers. The people opt for glass pool tiles because it lends an amazing shimmer and beauty to the pool when it is submerged in water. It is always mesmerizing to see the vibrant colours glistening from beneath the clear water of the pool. 

Glass Pool Tiles

Although the project is extensive, most of the people take it up because they want that superior and elegant appearance of glass tile in their pool. This kind of project requires the customers to make a large amount of investment in their residential properties. This is the reason that they expect a flawless tile installation that will be long lasting and durable. 

The glass tile installation is known to be difficult when compared with other installations. On top of that, if you need to install glass tiles in an external environment especially in a swimming pool then it requires expertise and a specialized approach. Also, the materials used in the installation are designed especially for this purpose. The high expansion coefficient of glass when compared to any other material increases the challenge in installing the glass tiles. Due to glass’ high expansion coefficient, it tends to expand or contract as the temperature changes at a rate greater than any other materials being used in the pools these days such as stone or ceramic. 

The Problem with Glass Tiles 

If glass tiles were hanging in the air, then the expansion and contraction will have no effect on it, but since it is attached to the surface of the pool any change in its dimension may cause it to break. So it becomes extremely important that the cement that is used to attach the glass tile to the surface also expands and contracts according to the coefficient of expansion of glass. 

Glass Pool Tiles

Adhesives or Cement 

The installation materials are the most important aspect in the installation of glass pool tiles. Since the glass experiences a very high rate of expansion and contraction, there are high chances that any temperature changes may cause cracks or damage the installed tiles. However, these days there are special adhesives that are thin-set which means that they are very thin layers, but still can hold the glass in place securely. Also, there are additives in these adhesives that have been developed to expand and contract along with the glass. Therefore, you must always inquire about the right kind of adhesive and additive used with the glass pool tiles. The other reason why just any adhesive cannot be used for this purpose is that the glass remains completely submerged in water. You need to use only the adhesive material that is designed specifically to be in contact with water for long periods without changing its own character. 

The second thing that is as important as choosing the right tile and right installation material is the contractor who would install the glass tiles in your pool. Not all the contractors are equipped well enough to deal with the complexities associated with the installation of the glass pool tiles. If you try to save money here by hiring a cheap contractor who is not specialized in glass pool tiles, then probably you must get the repair work done quite soon. Always trust the experts so that you get the best work done that would last a very long time giving you peace of mind.