{"id":674,"date":"2019-05-09T20:32:31","date_gmt":"2019-05-09T20:32:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tilebar.com\/learn\/?p=674"},"modified":"2024-01-25T09:24:28","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T09:24:28","slug":"picking-pool-tile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tilebar.com\/learn\/picking-pool-tile\/","title":{"rendered":"Let’s Talk Pool Tile."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you have a pool and feel it\u2019s time for an update, or\nyou\u2019re in the process of finalizing design plans for a new pool, you\u2019ve come to\nthe right place. With the weather getting warmer, it\u2019s almost that time of the\nyear where we prep our backyards and get excited for late night summer\ngatherings with friends\/family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, let\u2019s go over a few must-know tips to make sure that you\u2019re completely ready for the job at hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.  Define Your Budget & Narrow Down Your Search.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first thing to do before anything else is define your budget. In order to decide what kind of tile, or how much tile you\u2019ll need, you first have to align your spend to plan accordingly. In the case that you\u2019re just redecorating an existing pool, you may find you have more money to play with; however, if you\u2019re uprooting your backyard to install a pool, funds may be a little tighter. So just make sure that before you start your search, you know exactly the price range per square foot that you can look for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Get Inspired by Design. <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After calculations have been made, it\u2019s time to get to the fun part: inspiration! Do you want to have a tropical retreat for yourself? Maybe, a more classic appeal? This is the time to define your design. We love setting up Pinterest boards and entering a rabbit hole of pinning to \u201cDream Pool\u201d. If getting techie isn\u2019t your thing, you can consult design magazines and see what color schemes stick out to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Decide How Much You Need.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019d be amiss if we didn\u2019t mention the importance of calculating the amount of tile you\u2019ll need. Do you want to cover the rim of your pool only, or do you want to also do the pool flooring in tile? What about the surrounding area? Once you have your design, you should ideally have your calculation laid out. Once this is done, you can easily move onto the next step: Choosing your pool tile.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Choose Your Tile.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The world of tile can be a little overwhelming if you\u2019re new to it. When you head to a store or shop online, there will be a world of wonders greeting you. You\u2019ll have words like porcelain backing, glass mosaic, marble-look thrown at you and you may become intimidated. But we\u2019re here to clear the air and make it easy. We\u2019re experts that want you to be an expert, too. Here are the different styles of tile<\/a> that work well for a pool and a bit about each:<\/p>\n\n\n\n