However, this system is not suitable for pool surroundings where the tiles must be glued. These processes are faster, allow water drainage and make the tiled pool deck immediately walkable. Indeed, tiles for pool surroundings can be laid without glue, on gravel, on grass for a Japanese style or on pedestal supports.
#POOL PATIO TILES PLUS#
Outdoor Plus pool deck tiles can be laid in a variety of ways, besides the traditional screed method. Thus, the 2 cm thick tile can be a wise choice in view of its many advantages, especially for pool decks. The Outdoor Plus range includes 20mm thick tiles that can be laid in exterior environments. Since these characteristics guarantee maximum safety in terms of slip resistance, they are particularly important in a context that could otherwise be dangerous. The non-slip version of ceramic pool tiles is ideal for covering the pool deck.Īccording to the DIN 51097 standard, pool deck tiles require an A+B classification, but Novoceram recommends selecting a pool deck tile classified as A+B+C and R11 (according to the DIN 51130 standard which defines slip resistance with shoes). Once you have chosen your pool flooring, it is then time to consider the design of the pool deck and choose the tile for the pool surroundings. On the other hand, this same norm establishes that swimming pool tiles must at least be A+B for the bottom of the pool, above 1.5 m in depth, while no classification is required for areas that are 1.5 m deep or more. For swimming pool tiles intended to decorate areas with barefoot traffic, tiles should have a UPEC classification that is at least equivalent to U3 P3 E3 C2.Īccording to the DIN 51097 standard, which evaluates the resistance to slipperiness in areas where people walk barefoot, the A+B+C classification is mandatory for all immersed parts of the pool (such as stairs, ramps and footbaths).
In order to choose suitable tiles, the CSTB – Scientific and Technical Centre for Building – has established the UPEC classification, which aims at evaluating flooring according to its intended use by studying 4 criteria: the resistance to wear and tear, to punching by furniture, to water, and to chemicals. Indeed, it is extremely important to choose it well in order to prevent falls. It is essential to look at the non-slip standards of tiles for swimming pool in order to choose the right flooring.
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