Swimming pools have become increasingly popular, and the process of tiling a pool requires careful planning and execution. It involves six key steps to ensure proper installation and long-lasting results.
First, determining the size of the pool structure is essential. For a 50-meter-long pool, the dimensions must be accurate, with a positive tolerance allowed. A standard competition pool is typically 50 meters by 25 meters or 50 meters by 21 meters. The walls at both ends should extend from 30 cm above the water surface to 80 cm below it. The length error should not exceed +0.01 meters. After installing an automatic timing touch panel, the maximum allowable error becomes 50 meters plus 0.03 meters. When calculating the renovation allowance, you need to consider the thickness of the ceramic tiles, adhesive, leveling mortar, waterproof layer, and electronic contact plates. This total allows for a slight adjustment in the final structure. Without an electronic touch panel, the total length is approximately 50 (or 25) meters plus 0.11 meters, while with one, it's about 50 (or 25) meters plus 0.13 meters. The side walls can tolerate a small variation of ±2 cm.
Second, selecting an effective waterproofing method is crucial. High-strength impervious concrete should be used during pouring and properly compacted. After demolding, the curing period must be completed, followed by a water test to check for leaks. Cement-based crystalline waterproof materials are ideal for the inner walls, as they help bond the tile to the cement mortar. All adhesives, sealants, and grouts should also be waterproof to ensure durability.
Third, ensuring even leveling is important. After the 50-meter (or 25-meter) wall is leveled, the actual size should be the standard length plus 0.01 meters, plus the thickness of the contact plate, tile, and adhesive on both ends. The total length should be around 50 meters (or 25 meters) plus 0.06 meters. For pools without a touch panel, the length should be 50 meters (or 25 meters) plus 0.04 meters. The surfaces of the walls should be parallel and perpendicular, with the bottom of the pool meeting the surrounding walls at a right angle. The plane error should not exceed ±2 mm per square meter, and the distance between the two sides should not vary by more than ±2 cm. The depth of the pool should also align with the tile module based on its intended use.
Fourth, establishing a benchmark and positioning lines is necessary. The inner walls should be leveled and left to cure for a week. During this time, the surface should remain clean. Before laying the tiles, the baseline should be determined. The shape of the pool body is the first priority, and the centerline of the 25-meter pool walls should be marked. On each side, a 2.5-meter division (or 20 bricks) should be made. The water level elevation refers to the pool’s edge and overflow ditch. Ash cakes should be placed every 2-3 meters along the rake line. The horizontal elevation of the poolside and the 50-meter sides should be accurate within ±2 mm. The 50-meter wall should be divided into 1-meter grids, then further split into 125mm x 250mm sections. Any accumulated errors should be accounted for, and all baselines should be checked and approved.
Fifth, the order of tile placement is critical. Tiling should start from one end of the pool and proceed across the bottom to the other. Lane marking lines should be laid out according to standard competition pool tile patterns, and tiles should be installed in sequence. The Rosa pool tiles measure 244 × 119 mm with a 6 mm joint, requiring 4 tiles per square meter in length and 8 in width, totaling 32 tiles. Check the X and Y grid lines every 2-3 meters to prevent error accumulation.
In standard competition pools, non-slip wool bricks (including lane markers) are used below and above the waterline. The final dimensions of both ends must be 50 meters plus or minus 0.02 to 0.03 meters.
Sixth, the correct method for mixing the adhesive and following usage instructions is vital. The surface must be clean, free of dust and oil. After the adhesive is applied, it should be evenly spread using a 10mm notched trowel. The adhesive thickness should be 7–8 mm, and tiling should begin after 15 minutes. Avoid applying adhesive over large areas in advance, and never lay tiles if the adhesive hasn’t bonded yet. When placing tiles according to the control color lines, the extruded tiles should be within ±2 mm. Ensure the bricks are evenly laid and leveled with a rubber float.
At the ends of the pool walls, anti-slip tiles should be installed from 300 mm above the water surface down to 800 mm below it. The completed surfaces must meet competition rules, with a length error of 50 meters (+0.01, 00.0m). After installing the automatic timing touch panel, the error must not exceed 50 meters + 0.03 meters.
On both sides of the pool, non-slip pit pattern bricks should be applied according to the detailed specifications. Both the sides and ends must maintain a level accuracy of ±2 mm, especially in counter-current circulating water pools.
Tiles should be fixed for at least two days, and the joints should be sealed conventionally using a special tool. Any excess adhesive or caulk on the tile surface should be removed immediately with a damp cloth.
One week after the tiling is complete, the pool can be safely used.
Sports Artificial Grass,Synthetic Grass,Artificial Golf Course,Artificial Grass
Changshu Keyuan Eco-friendly New Materials Co.,Ltd , https://www.ailiqingky.com