Cost of Swimming Pool Tiles | Kerala
Swimming pools were very important in society since ages and was used for many common and social activities. Post world war II swimming pools have become a status symbol.
Unlike common tile, Swimming pool tiles are specially manufactured to withstand harsh chemicals and water pressures faced in swimming pools. Some of the important features of swimming pool tile are low water absorption rate, algae-free glazed surface, conforming to the standards of different types of swimming pools.
These days software are available for visualizing your swimming pool with the tiles of your choice.
Several types of Swimming pool tiles are available in the market to choose. The product ranges from Glass tiles- Glass Mosaic to Porceline ceramic tiles. All that matters is that the pool should look great.
Cost of swimming pool tiles of Venetian glass mosaics make are as follows.
Raw silica with pores on the top and fine silica without pores varies from Rs 50 - 110 per sqft.
The blue blends and gradation cost range from Rs 120 to Rs 200 per sqft
The cost of swimming pool tile used for creating Logo will cost in general from Rs 225 to Rs 400 and for more complex designs the rates will vary accordingly.
For laying logo it is best to use tiles of size 20 mm or 25 mm, with thickness 4 mm.
Cost of Swimming Pool Transparent glass mosaics tiles.
The cost of Transparent glass mosaics tiles varies from Rs 120 to Rs 250 per Sqft. The rate per sqft for general blends and gradation are approximately in the range of Rs 220 - Rs 300 per sqft.
For general designed logo will be around 250 - 400. Tiles size 25mm, 50mm with thickness 4mm.
Porcelain mosaics with a glossy finish (Aqua Series) ranges from 130 - 250 for general blue blends, logo around 250 - 400 per sqft. Tile size 25 mm, 50 mm, 75 mm & 100mm.
The regular size pool tiles which are highly recommended of Johnson Tiles where the light reflection is to the minimum which r recommended for competitions size Size 24.7 cm x 12.2 cm cost approx 80 -110 per sqft.
Granite can be used in any size combination or slabs can be used as finishing tiles for swimming pool. The tentative cost Rs 200 to 400 per sqft.
Often Natural Stone or Stone-look tiles are used for giving your pool a more subtle and rustic look. Like natural stone, stone-look tiles can be found in a variety of dark and neutral shades. These come with interesting textures and unique shapes that you’d find with natural stone. The cost ranges from Rs 350 and above.
If you are on a tight budget, choose ceramic or porcelain tiles. Both options are cheap and can be found in a variety of colours and styles.
They’re more affordable than glass mosaic pool tile and natural stone. Porcelain or ceramic tiles are very durable and it is easy to clean and maintain.
To ensure a good service life for your pool tiles, brush and clean it regularly to keep it debris free. All ways monitor the water parameters at regular intervals. The most important part is to be sure to choose a tile that was built specifically for swimming pool application.
