It depends on the size of the tile and the location in need of repair. Tile repair can cost $100 and up. Depending on the extent of the damage, you might be able to repair it yourself.
it depends on the size…but normally it would cost like 96¢ for a tile that would be the size of a 4 by 4 tile.
form_title=Swimming Pool Repair form_header=11653 What type of pool do you need repaired?*= () Above ground () In ground What primary material is the interior pool surface made of?*= () Vinyl () Concrete () Tile () Unsure () Fiberglass Can you describe the repairs that are needed?*= [] Vinyl lining repair [] Pool cover needs repair [] Filtration system not working [] Pool surface is cracked or flaking [] Tile needs repair [] Want to replace or add accessories [] Heater not working [] Other [] Want to remove/fill in pool
No the pool doesn't "have" to be drained. Are you replacing all the tile or just making a repair? Small repairs can easily be done by lowering the waterline to just below the tile. There are also new methods of cleaning tile to restore it to near it's original look. If you are changing the tile your tile setter will probably drain the water.
To replace the decorative tile border on a concrete pool, the pool will have to be drained. The old tile needs to be taken off and a new tile with waterproof grout or concrete can be installed. The pool should dry for a week or so, before it is refilled.
form_title=Swimming Pool Remodel form_header=11663 What kind of pool is going to be remodeled?*= () Above ground () In ground What primary material is the interior pool surface made of?*= () Vinyl () Concrete () Tile () Fiberglass Please choose which features you are considering for your pool remodeling:*= [] Resurface pool [] New tile / coping [] New pool deck [] Repair or replace wall steps [] Plumbing or electrical beneath pool deck [] Skimmer replacement [] Pool lights [] Chlorination / cleaner system
Because there are regulations to comply with, a pool installation professional must make the repairs, which usually involves removing a large segment of the pool and replacing it, and sometimes repairing tile if applicable.
The traditional method uses sand or glass beads. Some cleaning companies use a media that is softer than the tile to avoid damage to the surface. Specially processed sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and hydrated magnesium sulphate (epson salts) are used quite frequently for cleaning pool tile without damaging the tile. Both of these products are not recyclable and are cleaned by dissolving in water. Care must be taken with sodium bicarbonate because it can damage landscaping if not used properly. Surface Renewal Pool Tile Cleaning uses both glass bead and magnesium sulfate to clean pool tile. You can not bead blast glass pool tile without etching so the use magnesium sulfate to clean glass pool tile is a must. On standard ceramic pool tile glass bead blasting is sufficient due to the high cost of using magnesium sulfate as long as it is done at a low pressure.
tile Definitely tile!
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The glazing on tile happens at about 1400-2200 degrees, so only if you can get the pool up to a rather warm temp
form_title=Tile Roofing Repair form_header=11913 What type of problem is in need of repair? (Choose all that apply)*= [] "Water leaking into home [] Water stains on ceiling [] Leaky skylight [] Water is standing on the roof (after 48 hrs.) [] Icicles/Ice dams at edge of roof [] Broken or rusted flashing [] Loose tile(s) [] Tile is cracked, broken, or missing [] Roof is sagging [] Other" Please specify the kind of roofing tile in need of repair.*= () Traditional clay tile () Lightweight concrete tile () Aluminum tile () Steel tile () Other
form_title=Tile Grout Repair form_header=11833 What is the location of the tile? (Select all that apply)*= [] Kitchen [] Bathroom [] Countertop [] Backsplash [] Tub / shower or surrounding area [] Wall [] Floor [] Outdoors [] Other Please specify the type of tile that needs grout replacement or repair.*= () Ceramic tile () Porcelain tile () Natural stone () Marble () Travertine () Other () Don't know