HOW TO TILE A FIBERGLASS POOL
Are you interested in having tile on your fibreglass pool? You can add class and style to your fibreglass pool by tiling the bottom. Glass tile adds a shimmering base to this type of pool when previously it was dull. The article below will show you how to install glass tile on the bottom of a fibreglass pool:
Prepare the fibreglass pool
You cannot install flooring in water, so drain the pool and remove excess water in the wet vacuum. Once the pool is dry, sand the bottom of it. Sweep up all the dust and debris and then clean the bottom of the lake with acetone. Allow the pool to dry again before continuing.
Measure the tile
To properly tile the pool, you need to know how much time you need. Glass tile for this type of project often comes in sheets connected by wire mesh. Measure the width of the pool, and this will tell you how many layers of tile you need so you can trim the excess. If the flooring is uneven, you will need to cut the actual roofing, which will mean using a wet saw.
Apply the adhesive
In most circumstances, you would apply the adhesive directly to the floor and place the tiles. For this project, you will be utilising the glue directly to each title in several thin lines. Use the spatula to apply the glue to the bottom of the glass tile in a thin layer. Make sure the glue is spread evenly over the black of the entire slab.
Place the glass tile
Begin at one far side of the pool by placing the first sheet of glass tile. Please make sure the edge of the pipe is against the wall before carefully laying it flat. Once the flooring is down, press on it to help the adhesive stick. Place the edge of the next set of flooring against the first, carefully lower it to the surface, and press down on it firmly. Continue in this fashion until the bottom of the pool is covered with tile.
Grouting
Wait for the adhesive to dry, which will take about an hour. Use the caulking gun and apply a bead of caulk around the edges where the pool wall meets tile and between each tile as you would with any other kind of flooring. Once the grout is applied, use the float to spread it out evenly. Work in sections, and as the grout is applied, use a rag to clean off the excess.
Finishing touches
Place a small amount of detergent on the edge of the scrubber and clean the grout. Rinse off the soap with some freshwater. Use the wet vacuum to remove the water. Mix vinegar and water and use a sponge to wipe down the tile. Give the pipe two days before filling it with water.
Installing tile on a fibreglass pool is not that much different from regular tile installation. Apart from making the swimming pool stylish and presentable, it will also be attractive to many people. Make the correct choice today by tiling your fibreglass pool.