Anti-slip pool tiles

When decorating pools and artificial reservoirs it is necessary to use a special tile.

Consider the requirements for this product, define the existing varieties and categories, select the scope of application.

Requirements for tiles for pools

There are several basic requirements:

• First, the material used must have a minimum water absorption. If this is not taken into account, a complete replacement of the tile will soon be required.
• Secondly, do not forget about the aesthetic requirements for choice.
• Thirdly, it is important to provide maximum safety for a person when using a pool, i.e.tiles should not be slippery, which will reduce the likelihood of injury.
• Fourth, the total service life.

Varieties of ceramic anti-slip tiles

Corrugated

Reducing the slip coefficient of a tile is achieved by applying special bulges, concavities, notches and grooves to its surface.

The resultant rippled surface - allows you to achieve the desired result.

It should be noted that this type of tile has perfectly proven itself and has found wide application.

Even in the event of surface cleaning agents, grease or other substances that increase the sliding effect, such an anti-slip pool tile can reliably protect against falling.

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With liquid composition

The slip factor is reduced due to the application of a special liquid composition to the surface of the tile.

With this method, there is no need to create a grooved surface. It should be noted that it is possible to apply a special liquid composition to the already laid conventional tile.

As a result, you will get an anti-slip tile for the pool, which has not changed its original appearance.

Manufacturers of pool tiles adhere to European quality standards, which assume a division into three classes:

• Tiles of the first class A. They are used for finishing utility rooms and locker rooms;
• Tiles of the second class B. Are applied for furnishing of shower zones, pool bowls, and also zones near pool;
• Tile of the third class C. It is expedient to use for registration of descents in water.

Currently, the most common - tile mosaic, which allows you to implement all the design solutions. This mosaic can be successfully used for both the finish of the bottom and walls.

According to experts, it is most rational to use "glazed clinker", such anti-slip tiles for the pool have water absorption - less than three percent.

This type of tile is used for finishing the Olympic-class pool.

It is also possible to recommend a mosaic made of granite( due to zero water absorption, there is no formation of active substances and microorganisms, and, therefore, the life of such a tile is great) and a photographic plate that opens up ample opportunities for designers.

Areas of using tiles for swimming pools

Pools are very different: open-air and indoors, Olympic size and only a few meters, with chlorinated water or sea, often baths and saunas are additionally equipped with a zone with a swimming pool, and so on.

Depending on the nature of the particular object, the number and quality of the required tiles should be selected.

Initially, you should determine which zones you plan to create and how they will be equipped.

If the room is in constant contact with the aquatic environment, then it is definitely worth using a moisture resistant tile.

In another case - you can consider the use of alternative and often cheaper materials. For example, you can use plastic to finish the locker room.

It's certainly necessary to provide an efficient ventilation system.

In the zone of shower cabins it is necessary to use the tile, depending on the pace of operation, it is worth choosing products with the appropriate level of durability - for a fitness club that is visited every day by hundreds of people, it is necessary to use a tile that can not change its appearance and properties even with such a flowof people.

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Be sure to use a tile with anti-slip properties for the floor. In the pool area, the most attention should be paid to the place of descent into the water.

To increase the level of safety, it is necessary to ensure the elimination of water in the area around the pool.

This can be implemented by a special water drain system or by simple regular cleaning.

Also simple tips will provide reliable protection against injury from falling.