Things To Consider Before Installing Glass Tiles In Your Swimming Pool

Installing a swimming pool in your own garden is a great luxury, but there are many things to consider regarding pool construction before you and your family can start swimming. One of the things you need to consider are the kinds of tiles that you want to line the floor and the walls of your pool with. An increasing trend is to use glass swimming pool tiles because of the unique light-reflecting aesthetic of this kind of pool tiling, which looks more special than ordinary porcelain or stone tiles. But even if you love the aesthetic of glass pool tiles, there are some things you should consider before making an investment.

Style. Glass pool tiles are not a one size fits all option. There are many different styles of glass tiles, which can be imported from far flung places like Mexico and China. You can opt for sleek looking tiles with sharp lines, or tiles that have more decorative features and look as though they are artisanal products. The good news is that whatever your personal taste, you are bound to find some kind of glass tiles that will meet your exact aesthetic requirements.

Cost. When you purchase porcelain tiles and go from shop to shop to compare prices, you will find that prices do not fluctuate all that much. This is not the case with glass tiles because they are often imported and the price will depend on where they have been imported from and whether the tiles in question are produced in a factory or hand-made. To ensure that your swimming pool tiles don't totally empty your wallet, it's a good idea to set a budget before you head for the shops, and, of course, to stick to that budget.

Safety. Something to bear in mind with glass tiling is that it can be very slippery. When you are trying to create a safe pool environment, this presents an obvious problem. For this reason, it is advisable that pool stairs are not tiled with glass but a non-slip tiling material such as natural stone. You can still tile the floor and sides of your pool with glass to create the aesthetic you desire, but stairs should be tiled in a different material.

Once you have considered the many different glass tiling options in the marketplace, you will be able to make an informed decision about whether glass tiling is best for your pool.

For more information, contact a company such as Burleigh Tiles.