Replacing Tiles Around A Swimming Pool

Looking at the coping from the pool side there is usually a strip of pool plaster above the tile and below the coping or a grout joint in between the two.

Replacing tiles around a swimming pool.

New waterline tile can dramatically change the look of your pool. This is important if you are adding or replacing existing tiles. Pool tiling averages about 15 000 but can get as high as 70 000 for large pools with luxury materials. You can pick up some tile repair mortar from home depot for under 10 00 if you have just a few t.

The coping separates the pool structure and the pool decking. This may cause minor cracks and shifts in the pool s walls and beam. Coping also has another use in which it acts as a frame around the pool. Ceramic waterline tile starts at about 600 800 for an average pool.

The pool coping is the material above the tile line that protects the top of the pool edging. Rob shows how to build up the bed behind the tile in preparation to replace pool tile pieces that have fallen off the pool wall. Porcelain tiles are high fired and each batch will have different die lots. So you have a problem with the tiles in your pool.

This part of the pool is about twelve inches tall also known as the bond beam. If you only have a single tile to replace or a very small failed tile section you may be able to get away with. Maybe you have a few cracked tiles or chipped tiles or more commonly you have a few that have fallen off and you want to replace them. Then use a grout saw to remove the grout around the cracked tiles.

The shade of tiles or stone may vary within any given color which is an inherent quality that enhances their beauty. Use a pool plaster mix or waterproof tile grout to repair the area after chipping and cleaning. How to fix tiles in a swimming pool. Basic materials like porcelain and ceramic average between 2 000 and 4 000 for a standard sized pool.

Watch this how to video on repairing your loose pool tiles. Glass and mosaics can run you up to 50 or even 100 per square foot average labor rates fall between 4 and 32 per square foot or 30 to 120 per hour. How to repair interior tiles inside inground pools. This is often thinly applied and can fall out with movement or ice issues.

Glass and other decorative tiles are more expensive. Be aware the shades will not match exactly.