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    Default Replacing pool tiles

    Hey everyone, I use a commercial pool for underwater hockey.

    This pool is nice but old, it is currently tiled with 1x1 tiles.
    Question one--Will using underwater epoxy allow me to glue some tiles that have come loose back in place (in water repair)

    Question 2: Can one use regular thinset and grout for underwater pool tiles.
    #3: Can standard glazed ceramic tiles be used successfully underwater?
    #4 What would one use to repair "rotten" looking cement and or cracks underneath said tiles.

    Thanks Kevin

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    Default Re: Replacing pool tiles

    Hi Kevin;

    #1 - Yes, but in my experience it's a temporary fix.
    #2 - Yes, so long as you use latex-free cement-only grout & thinset. Mfg may say no, however. You're better off with 'approved' continuous submersion formulas, though.
    #3 - dunno.
    #4 - remove and replace. I think ANY all cement concrete, no latex material should be OK so long as there are no "Not for continuous submersion" warnings.

    Ben

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