How Do You Replace Swimming Pool Tiles?
Swimming pool tiles may fall off for a number of reasons. The original mortar bond used to set the tile may fail, or a crack–due to settling–may occur behind the tile itself. Caulking, used to seal the tile backing from moisture, can leak, resulting in popped or loose tiles. Determine the cause before replacing the tile to prevent a recurrence. Step 1 Drain the water from the pool, or at least to a depth well below the tile needing replacement. Many tile problems are located at the top of the pool, above the liner, but for masonry pools with tile surfaces under water, total draining is necessary to replace lower level tiles. Step 2 Remove all loose tiles and chip off residual grout or glue from the base. You need a smooth, clean area. Use the hammer and file if grout sticks, by placing the file against the residue and tapping carefully. Step 3 Allow the area to dry for several days. The base surface must be dry for the new grout and glue to hold efficiently. Check at this time for an
Swimming pool tiles may fall off for a number of reasons. The original mortar bond used to set the tile may fail, or a crack–due to settling–may occur behind the tile itself. Caulking, used to seal the tile backing from moisture, can leak, resulting in popped or loose tiles. Determine the cause before replacing the tile to prevent a recurrence. Drain the water from the pool, or at least to a depth well below the tile needing replacement. Many tile problems are located at the top of the pool, above the liner, but for masonry pools with tile surfaces under water, total draining is necessary to replace lower level tiles. Remove all loose tiles and chip off residual grout or glue from the base. You need a smooth, clean area. Use the hammer and file if grout sticks, by placing the file against the residue and tapping carefully. Allow the area to dry for several days. The base surface must be dry for the new grout and glue to hold efficiently. Check at this time for any base cracks that ne
