Given that summer is just around the corner and pool season is coming fast we know that a lot of our customers have been working feverishly to complete their pool and other outdoor projects in order to be ready for the summer swim season. For this reason we want to remind those of you who might be working with a contractor or pool company, make sure that when installing tiles as a water line decoration in your swimming pool your contractor does the following:

* uses an anti-fracture membrane to prep the surface before installing any tiles

* installs the tiles using expansion joints to allow for settling and any “flex” in the concrete. Installing expansion joints is very important especially when installing glass tiles in a pool area

Following proper installation procedures will ensure your tiles last for many years without any problems to speak of.

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