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Mosaic Applications other than Swimming Pools

The 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, 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.

6 Uses of Mosaics other than in a pool

A mosaic is a piece of art made up of small pieces of ceramic, stone, and/or glass. There are many uses for mosaics as they can be used in decorative art or as an addition to any room in your home.

Mosaics have been around since ancient Greece and Rome and were called “Tesserae” which were made up of glass of different colors and pieces of stone. Mosaics are used as art all over the world including mosaics made of stones, ivory, and seashells similar to those found in Mesopotamian temples.

The Health Benefits of Art in Your Home

Art has always held an important place in the world, from Michelangelo’s incredibly beautiful painting in the Sistine Chapel to the somewhat identifiable portrait of the family dog done by your five-year-old using only a blue crayon. It’s a way we as people express ourselves, no matter our age or talent. Art can transcend language and communicate our feelings, even our personality, without the need for words. This is why having art in the home is proven to have wonderful benefits for our mental and emotional well-being. Whether it’s your kid’s drawings on the fridge, a photograph of your favorite city’s skyline, or a ceramic mosaic, art of any kind is going to be good for your mental and emotional health!

Swimming Pool Mosaic Tiles vs. Other Tiles?

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.

Turtle and Dolphin Swimming Pool Mosaic Design Ideas

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.