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Do you have to drain a pool to replace the tile?
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.
How do you replace the decorative tile border on a concrete pool?
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.
How can you find replacement tile for an older pool that has several missing or cracked tiles?
The best way I can answer this question is to tell you to contact a tile specialist, he will have a book of tile that you can look through and decide on what type you want. It is common for pool owners to replace old tiles with a slightly different type of pool tile because the original is not available, you may have to do that. Try these sites www.pooltiles.com www.pooltilecleaninglasvegas.com
Can you use mortar under an in ground pool liner?
It would be better to remove the old tile, then put your new tile in it's place. If you tile over the old there is a chance it could come off and your new tile with it. I know of an adhesive swimming pool tile border made of 4mil liner, its a peel and stick called borderlines adhesive tile manufactured by Jedco Products. All the internet websites carry it and it looks great, it would stick right over the old tile, this could get you by until your ready to remove the old tile.
What can be done to repair a broken bathroom tile?
Generally when tile is installed, homeowners keep the left over tile in the garage or attic. If you are not able to locate the left over tile, you can go to your local hardware store like Home Depot and find a closley matching tile.
Can you sand blast the calcium deposits with epsom salts?
Yes. This is done quite frequently in cleaning calcium deposits from pool tile.
What is the correct blast media and pressure to bead blast pool tile?
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.
Would a vinyl or tile-lined pool be better near the Red Sea in Egypt?
tile Definitely tile!
Swimming pool tile scale removal is best done by?
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A cleaner for your swimming pool liner?
If your pool liner is still in good condition but have a faded tile border, buy BorderLines adhesive tile borders. BorderLines offers several nice tile patterns that just peel and stick to any smooth surface and can be done in a short afternoon by one person. I did it to mine and got a few extra years out of my pool liner before it needed replaced, Wow does my pool look new again, check it out at www.poolsandwaterfalls.com Good Luck
Is there a difference in tile for a pool vs bathroom?
no
Can pool tile be re-glazed?
The glazing on tile happens at about 1400-2200 degrees, so only if you can get the pool up to a rather warm temp
