Table of Contents
1.2 History of Tile and Stone in Swimming Pools
1.3 Why Use Tile and Stone in Swimming Pools and Fountains?
SECTION 2 TYPES OF POOLS AND FOUNTAINS
SECTION 3 TYPES OF POOL CONSTRUCTION
SECTION 4 POOL PROJECT DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Tile Council of North America (TCNA)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
4.3 Types of Structural Movement
Controlling Stresses With Movement Joints
Guidelines for Movement Joints
4.5 Swimming Pool/Fountain Construction Considerations
Hydrostatic Pressure Relief Valve
Observation Portals and Windows
4.7 Building and Safety Code Considerations
Fence Made Up Of Horizontal and Vertical Members
Fence Made Up of Diagonal Members
Above Ground Pools With Barrier On Top of Pool
SECTION 5 SELECTION OF POOL TILE OR FINISH
5.1 Considerations for Tile Selection
5.2 Placement of Tile in Swimming Pool and Pool Decks
5.3 Types of Tile for Submerged Applications
5.4 Non-Tiled Pool Finish Types
SECTION 6 TILE INSTALLATION PREPARATION AND EQUIPMENT
6.1 Installation Equipment, Substrate Preparation and Installation Procedures
Substrate and Finish Material Surface Preparation
Site Visit and Pre-Construction Conference
Surface and Ambient Temperatures
Weather Conditions and Substrate Protection
6.3 Moisture Content of Concrete
Concrete Curing and Age of Concrete
6.4 Potential Bond Breaking Materials
Curing Compounds, Sealers and Form Release Agents
6.5 Substrate Preparation Equipment and Procedures
6.7 Final Surface (Residue) Cleaning
6.8 Finish Material Preparation
6.9 Adhesive Mixing Equipment and Procedures
Types of Adhesives and Equipment
Latex Portland Cement Based Adhesive Mortars
Mortar Beds, Screeds and Renders
6.10 Installation Equipment and Procedures
6.11 Grout and Sealant Materials, Methods and Equipment
6.12 Post Installation Cleaning
6.13 Mechanical Means and Methods
Spraying Liquid Applied Waterproofing Membranes
SECTION 7 POOL/FOUNTAIN/SPA TILE INSTALLATION
7.1 Adhesive and Mortar Performance and Selection
External “Sandwich” Type Roofing Membrane
Direct Bond
Detailing of Penetrations/Railing/Steps
Liquid Latex-Fortified Cement Mortar
7.8 Typical Renders and Details for Swimming Pools and Water Features
SECTION 8 POOL DECK AND NATATORIUM TILE INSTALLATIONS
8.1 Tile Installation Materials Performance Selection Criteria
8.3 Waterproofing/Anti-Fracture Membranes
Redispersible Polymer-Fortified Cement Mortar and Liquid Latex Fortified Cement Mortar
Cement Grout and Latex Cement Grout
8.7 Typical Renders and Details for Swimming Pool and Natatorium Deck Applications
SECTION 9 SPECIFICATIONS FOR SWIMMING POOL/FOUNTAIN/SPA INSTALLATIONS
9.1 Specification Sections 1 and 2
9.2 ES-P601 Concrete – Swimming Pool Tank
9.3 ES-P601D Concrete – Swimming Pool Tank – Direct Bond Thin Bed
9.4 ES-P602 Steel/Metal – Thin Bed
9.5 ES-P603 Steel/Metal – Thick Bed
9.6 ES-P604 Fiberglass – Thin Bed Epoxy
SECTION 10 SWIMMING POOL/FOUNTAINS/SPA DETAIL DRAWINGS
ES-P601 Concrete – Swimming Pool Tank
ES-P601A Concrete – Swimming Pool Gutter
ES-P601B Concrete – Swimming Pool Roll out Rim
ES-P601C Concrete – Pool Deck/Trench Drain
ES-P601D Concrete – Swimming Direct Bond
ES-P602 Stainless Steel – Pool/Spa Thin-Bed
ES-P603 Stainless Steel – Pool/Spa Thick Bed
ES-P604 Fiberglass – Pool/Spa Thin Bed
ES-F101 Concrete – Slab-On-Grade – Bonded Thick Bed
ES-F101B Concrete – Slab-On-Grade – Bonded Thick Bed with Waterproofing/Anti-Fracture Membrane
ES-F102 Concrete – Slab-On-Grade – Thin Bed
ES-F111 Concrete – Slab-On-Grade or Suspended – Unbonded Thick Bed
ES-F111B Concrete – Slab-On-Grade or Suspended – Unbonded Thick Bed With Waterproofing Membrane
ES-B417A Concrete Tub – Tubs, Fountains and Curbs
ES-B417B Wood Form Tub – Tubs, Fountains and Curbs
ES-W244 (E) Cement Backer Board – Steel Framing – Exterior
ES-WP300 Typical Pipe Penetration
ES-WP302 Drain Detail – Exploded View
SECTION 11 POOL WATER AND TILE INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE
11.2 Opening and Closing Seasonal Swimming Pools and Water Features
11.3 Water Treatments and Tile Installations
11.4 Pool Water Chemistry and How It Affects Tile or Stone Installations
11.5 Repairing Tile or Stone Installations for Submerged Installations
SECTION 12 TROUBLESHOOTING AND CASE STUDY
13.1 Swimming Pools/Fountains/Water Features/Frequently Asked Questions