The primary difference between Swimming Pool Mosaic tiles and wall or floor tiles is they are resistant to Freezing, amount of Water Absorption, and resistance to Chemicals. Now unless you would like to dig through the ASTM standards for various applications of ceramic tile, just know that the major manufacturers of Swimming Pool Mosaics use porcelain-type clay and a glass glaze to cover the surface of the tile.
Continue reading Swimming Pool Mosaic Tiles vs. Other Tiles?Over the past 20 years, many customers have asked me which mosaics to put in their pool. On the surface, it sounds as though I am being asked to select the mosaics for them, but I think it is more of an expression of frustration. In this article, I will showcase and explain different designs that customers have created for their pools using Turtles and Dolphins.
Continue reading Turtle and Dolphin Swimming Pool Mosaic Design IdeasWith so many Sizes, Shapes, Styles, Colors, and Materials to choose from, selecting just the right Turtle Pool Mosaics can seem like a daunting task. Turtle Pool Mosaics can range in size from 4” to 34” long, have different flipper configurations, look like Loggerhead or Sea Turtles, come in a range of colors, and be made from ceramic clay, porcelain tile, or glass pieces. In this article, I will break down the differences among the various Turtle Pool Mosaics to help make your decision process a little easier.
Continue reading 3 Essential Things to Consider When Picking the Best Turtle Mosaic for Your PoolThe quality and durability of our swimming pool mosaics make them a perfect design element for use in applications other than a swimming pool. Customers have put both our standard mosaics and mosaics which our customer requested. Our mosaics have been installed on exterior and interior walls, indoor and outdoor kitchens, bathrooms walls and floors, man caves, fireplace surrounds, entryways, outdoor custom-made bars and even to spruce up pool equipment storage units. The possibilities are only limited by your creativity. Below, you will find photos sent to us showing how our customers have used swimming pool mosaics other than in a pool.
Continue reading Mosaic Applications other than Swimming PoolsFor the pool owner who is getting a new pool or having their pool re-finished, adding Ceramic Mosaic Art to their project can be a fun and rewarding activity, not to mention saving a few dollars by installing them yourself. Installing Swimming Pool Mosaics is not too dissimilar to tiling an interior floor or wall, in fact, in some ways, much simpler. The time to install your mosaics is just before, a day or two, the finish plaster is applied. In this article, I will explain what equipment and materials are required, surface preparation, and a step-by-step installation procedure.
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