Porcelain for swimming pool

The placement of porcelain materials inside the pool continues to increase year after year, gaining ground on the classic pool tile. But why is this happening? What are the advantages of porcelain tiles so that it is also increasingly being used for inside swimming pools? 

Before the arrival of porcelain tiles, tile was king in swimming pools. Although many also covered the interior of theirpools with small colored tiles, most mainly use mosaic tiles. And the fact is that tile is really a very advisable material to place inside the pool: its low absorption, its price or its good adaptability are very favorable characteristics.

However, Porcelain models also have their advantages:

WATER ABSORPTION IS PRACTICALLY THE SAME AS TILE.ALMOST NONE. That is why it is an ideal material for the pool. We will not have deterioration due to humidity or water leaks.

THE SIZE OF THE TILESTechnological progress has led to the production of larger tiles and machinery for cutting and placement. On the other hand, the specialization of the construction sector has also increased, with much more training in the installation of ceramic products. That is why, after all, laying large tiles is more efficient, and we thereby achieve a reduction in joints.

THE AESTHETICS. The consumption of the population has changed, and this sector is no different. Customers are not satisfied with the bricklayer bringing them the tile. The wide variety of tile catalog and models, as well as easy access through websites or stores, has helped customers to also be able and want to choose the look they want for their pool.

With the porcelain we do not limit ourselves to having a pool of bright colors, as it happens with the tile. Rather, we can achieve almost any aspect and achieve our own, much more modern style.

Another very important advantage from our point of view is that many models are already available in a normal finish and a non-slip finish. If we choose one of these models we can give visual continuity to our terrace and pool, which will be much more aesthetically impressive.

In these cases we would have to buy porcelain tiles with a normal finish for inside the pool and with a non-slip finish for the exterior. 

Finally, it is important to take into account, and it is another point in favor, to know that porcelain models usually have special pieces such as steps that They can help us for a comprehensive reform of our outdoor area.