4 Types of Common Mosaic for Swimming Pool

Mosaic, also known as mosaic tile, is a common building material in decoration. Different occasions will require different mosaics to echo, creating different scenery and romance. As far as the functions of ceramic tiles are concerned, they are divided into wall tiles, floor tiles and waistline (parquet) tiles, while small mosaics can undertake all the above functions. Therefore, it is widely used in various occasions, such as swimming pools.

Common mosaics in swimming pools are: glass mosaic, ceramic mosaic, shell mosaic, marble mosaic. Next we will introduce them one by one.

Glass mosaic

Glass mosaic is a small-scale colored finishing glass made of natural minerals and glass powder. It has the characteristics of chemical stability, thermal stability, etc., and also has the advantages of long-lasting color, strong adhesion, compressive strength, tensile strength, high temperature resistance, water resistance, acid resistance, etc., so it is often used to decorate constant temperature swimming pools, indoor swimming pools, SPA club. Among them, pure snow linear glass mosaic and bellavita tile glass mosaics are the most popular.

Ceramic mosaic

Ceramic mosaic is characterized by good porcelainization, low water absorption and strong frost resistance, and has become an important material for swimming pool decoration. Ceramic mosaic has various colors, and also has the advantages of acid resistance, alkali resistance, fire resistance and wear resistance.

In addition, ceramic mosaic also has the characteristics of strong pressure resistance, low water absorption, no water seepage, and easy cleaning, which is loved by many owners of swimming pools and SPA clubs.

Seashell mosaic

With the gradual deepening of people's awareness of safety and health, in order to increase the natural, pollution-free and environmentally friendly characteristics of swimming pool mosaics, shell mosaics were born.

The difference between shell mosaic and other mosaics is that it is composed of pure natural mother-of-pearl shells: white saucer, black saucer, yellow saucer, abalone, cow's ear, pink, etc. to form a relative mosaic tile.

In addition, the shell mosaic has an incomparable advantage over other mosaics: the water absorption rate is extremely low! Because the density of shell mosaic is higher than other mosaics, the water absorption rate of shell mosaic is almost as low as 0%, and it has good moisture resistance and impermeability.

However, since shell mosaics are made from natural shell raw materials, they should not be placed outdoors where the sun is often exposed to avoid fading or peeling of the mosaics.

Marble mosaic

Marble mosaics and shell mosaics have essential similarities and are both derived from natural raw materials.

Marble mosaic is made of natural stone through a special process without adding any chemical dyes. Marble mosaic, its texture, color, texture and visual effects are all imitating natural marble, creating a realistic natural effect.

To sum up

The above are 4 common swimming pool mosaic tiles, and their respective characteristics. For more information, please feel free to contact us, we will be happy to serve you. Of course, if you want to order leyla glass mosaic pool tiles, we will also be your best choice.