Waterline Tile for Your Pool

Why tile just the waterline?

Tiling an entire pool interior is a large project. Tiling only the waterline gives you much of the visual payoff for far less scope. A band of tile at the water's edge adds a polished accent, and tile is easier to wipe than plaster where oils, sunscreen and minerals collect.

What waterline tile does for your pool

• Gives a clean, defined edge between water and deck
• Makes the scale and film line easier to clean
• Adds color, texture or sparkle to complement your finish
• Can outline steps and benches, which helps swimmers see them
• Refreshes an older pool without a larger rebuild

South Florida water is often high in calcium, and strong sun and heat speed up scale. A tile band gives that stubborn line a surface that cleans more easily than the finish below it.

Matching tile to your finish

Tile and finish should work together. A deep blue glass-bead finish might call for a lighter accent tile, while a classic white pool can take bolder color. Glass tile adds shine, and ceramic or porcelain looks cleaner and quieter. We help you pick options that suit your pool and style.

Keeping tile looking good is simple. Brush and wipe the waterline on a regular schedule, keep calcium and pH in balance and deal with scale early before it hardens. Your free estimate is a good time to ask how your water and any salt system affect tile care, and which cleaning products are safe for the tile you choose. Gentle, regular care beats harsh scrubbing later.

Tile is most efficient when it is planned with pool resurfacing, because the pool is already drained and prepared. If you are also considering a new edge, take a look at pool coping. To see waterline tile in context, browse the portfolio.

We serve homeowners and property managers in Broward County, Palm Beach County and Miami-Dade County. Request a free estimate and we reply within 1 business day.