How to install pool tiles on steel pools
The quickest way to ruin a new pool is an installation that leaks. With the right approach, your steel pool will be watertight, durable and far more attractive than a typical PVC liner.
- Six steps to a watertight pool
- Self adhesive waterproofing sheets
- Sealed joints, floor and fittings
- Finished in glass mosaic
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An innovative system for steel pools
We use a system designed specifically for installing pool tile on steel pools. Follow it and you can enjoy a watertight, durable pool. Finished in glass mosaic, the pool is not only more robust than a typical PVC liner, it is also far more attractive.
Installing pool tile on a steel pool
Step 1Waterproof the wallsAttach a self adhesive sheet to the steel walls. This seals the basin and stops water escaping.
Step 2Seal the wallsSecure the joints between the sheets with waterproof tape, using the correct adhesive for a solid, lasting seal.
Step 3Waterproof the floorApply self adhesive sheets over the concrete slab. Overlap them by at least 5 cm and seal the overlaps with the same adhesive.
Step 4Seal the wall to floor jointCover the junction between the walls and the floor with waterproof tape, sealed with a durable adhesive for a seamless barrier.
Step 5Seal the accessoriesSeal lights, impellers and other fittings with a special putty to prevent leaks.
Built to last
Follow these steps for a durable, watertight steel pool. Glass mosaic adds both function and beauty, and with careful installation you avoid common problems like leaks. See the adhesive and grout we recommend, and learn more from Ezarri.
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