Pool tiling is a different discipline to standard tiling. The surfaces are permanently submerged, exposed to chemicals and under constant water pressure. Tiles, adhesives and grouts all need to be specified correctly for this environment or the installation will fail within months.
At Rem Tilers London, Remus has 19 years of experience tiling swimming pools for private homeowners, hotels and developers across London. From full pool shell installations to retiling and repair work, every job is approached with the technical knowledge pool environments demand.
A failed pool installation costs far more to fix than to do correctly from the start. At Rem Tilers London, we assess the pool shell before anything else, apply the correct waterproofing for full water immersion and use adhesives and grouts rated specifically for pool use. Every expansion joint is positioned properly and every tile is laid on a solid, prepared surface. London clients trust us with their pools because we understand what is actually required and we do not cut corners to save time.
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Call Remus today for a free no obligation quote. We visit the site, inspect the pool shell and give you a clear honest price before any work starts.
From new pool builds to full retiling and repairs, we cover every type of swimming pool tiling project in London. All work is carried out by Remus personally with no subcontracting involved.
We tile new pool shells using glass mosaic, ceramic and porcelain tiles rated for permanent water immersion. The shell is assessed, a full waterproof membrane is applied and pool grade adhesive is used throughout. Tile layout and joint widths are planned before laying begins to achieve a clean, consistent finish across the whole pool.
Loose tiles, cracked grout and failing waterproofing are common in older pools and need proper remediation rather than a surface fix. We strip back to the substrate, address the waterproofing layer and retile to a standard that gives the pool a full service life. Isolated tile repairs are also carried out where only a section of the pool needs attention.
Spas and hot tubs operate at higher temperatures than standard pools, which puts greater stress on adhesives and grout joints. We use products rated for elevated temperatures and chemical exposure throughout, and we handle the curved and shaped surfaces common in spa installations with the careful cutting and bedding they require.
Pool surrounds need slip resistant tiles that handle constant wet and dry cycling without lifting or cracking. We tile pool decks and surrounds using porcelain and stone effect tiles with appropriate slip ratings, bedded and jointed to move with seasonal temperature changes and the daily use a pool surround takes.
Get in touch today for a free no obligation quote on your swimming pool tiling project. Whether it is a new pool build, a full retile or a repair to an existing pool, we are ready to help. We visit the site, assess what is needed and give you a clear price before any work begins.
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Here are the answers to what London clients ask us most about pool tiling projects.
Glass mosaic tiles are the most popular choice for pool interiors in London. They are non porous, chemically resistant and create a striking finish underwater. Porcelain pool tiles are widely used for larger format applications due to their durability and low water absorption rate. The key requirement for any pool tile is a water absorption rate below 0.5 percent. We advise on the best option for each project based on design, pool type and budget.
Yes, without exception. A waterproof membrane rated for permanent immersion must be applied across the full pool shell before any tiles are placed. Skipping or reducing this stage is the most common reason pool tiling fails early. For existing pools being retiled, we check whether the existing membrane is still sound before deciding whether to tile over it or apply a new layer.
A standard residential pool retile in London typically takes one to two weeks from start to handover, including the curing period before the pool can be filled. New pool shell tiling on a freshly constructed shell may require a longer lead time if the concrete needs additional curing before waterproofing can begin. We provide a clear timeline after the site visit.
Yes, in many cases. Where tiles are loose or cracked in isolated areas and the waterproofing beneath is still sound, we carry out targeted repairs using matched tiles and pool compatible adhesive and grout. We inspect the surrounding tiles and the substrate before confirming whether a targeted repair is viable or whether a wider retile is the more practical solution.
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