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I am contemplating the expensive step of doing my entire pool with glass tiles. However, there is little to no information that I can find anywhere on the Internet:
1. What do the tiles themselves cost?
2. Is there anywhere one can import or otherwise find low / wholesale priced tile?
3. How much does installation typically cost?
4. Any secrets to success?
Thanks.
Oh my, that's a costly choice ! Glass tile typically cost $15-$25 per sq ft, and from what I hear a tile setter usually charges $5-$10 per sq foot esp for the more challenging mosaic tile (including thin set, grout, etc ...)Quote:
Originally Posted by beavis
Volume discounts might help, but finding someone who does this well especially on curved surfaces won't be easy ... you have been warned !
They are more challenging to set because you can see through them ... make sure they use white thinset (in most cases) and have them do a sample board of several sq foot including joins between the 1 sq foot sheets.
Perhaps do glass tile near and above the waterline and a complementary tile for the rest of the pool.
We once saw a black-tiled pool--bet it heats up nicely without a cover--but it's impossible to see dirt or algae on it--and very claustrophobic.