Installation Guidelines - Exterior, Pools and Water Features

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This document contains supplemental guidelines for installing our products in
pools & water features. Recognized industry associations, our technical support
team, and technical support teams of material manufacturers should be consulted
regarding current standards and proper use of their products in pools. These
instructions are not intended to replace existing industry standards. Only
experienced and professional tile installers should install our products in pools.
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES –
POOLS, WATER FEATURES, AND EXTERIOR INSTALLATIONS
Only experienced and professional tile installers should install our products in pools.
Please read carefully before beginning installation.
PREPARATION
Inspect
Prior to installation verify that material series, size, color, pattern, finish and coverage match the
specification and are consistent and acceptable. Installation of a test sheet is strongly recommended.
We recommend a minimum of 10% overage on all orders. Installation constitutes acceptance.
Protect
Pools or water features should be protected from direct sunlight, excessive heat, wind, precipitation
and freezing during substrate preparation, installation and curing. Follow guidelines set forth in TCNA
P-602.
Prepare
Preparing a pool substrate to receive our tile includes critical, industry-required steps, which are
outlined in TCNA P-602.
All surfaces to receive tile shall be sound, smooth, flat,
clean and free of dust, oil, grease, paint, tar, wax,
curing agents, primers, sealers, adhesive residue,
release agents or any other deleterious substance or
debris which may prevent or reduce adhesion to the
substrate.
The following cure times are industry recommended
minimums, however, several materials manufacturers
provide products that will impact (reduce) these
requirements. Contact your setting materials
manufacturer for comprehensive information.
• Shotcrete cure time: 28 days
• Mortar bed cure time: 7 days
• Post-grout (before filling pool with water): 21
days
Waterproofing/Anti-fracture Membranes
Waterproofing and/or anti-fracture provisions are
critical to the success of glass tile installation in pools.
The acceptable systems available are continuously
revised as new technologies become available. Contact
our technical support department or contact the
department of your preferred materials manufacturer
for current products and application procedures in
submerged applications.