A backyard swimming pool offers you the pleasure of soaking in cool, clear water in your Dallas outdoor living area. Fortunately, you can get a good 6 months of use per year out of even an unheated in-ground pool in this part of Texas. That makes the investment well worth it whether you like to swim for exercise or simply enjoy floating in the sun. Have you considered adding decorative mosaics to the floor, walls, and rim of your pool?

 

Mosaic Materials & Installation

The materials used for this type of underwater art include porcelain, ceramic, and glass. For mosaics, glass is often a favorite. It is highly durable and available in a huge variety of colors. These retain their brilliance over the years whereas other tiles may fade from exposure to the sun and chemical additives. For safety, choose pool tiles with a textured surface that makes them skid resistant.

 

If you don’t drain the water in the winter, you don’t have to worry about using frost-proof materials on the bottom of your pool. The water may freeze over a little on top. But the lower areas of a full size swimming pool will be insulated. All of your pool mosaic tiles do need to be waterproof - not porous like terra cotta.

 

Are you buying a fiberglass pool? You may be able to specify the mosaic of your choice at the factory. However, for waterline tile trim, onsite installation works best. That’s because you can ensure the decorative tiles are level with the water when the pool is actually in its final position. Mosaic borders are generally supplied in sheets rather than as individual squares to make installation simpler.

 

Many of today’s pool mosaics are actually adhesive decals. These are much easier to install than traditional tiles and are available in a wide variety of shapes. One even newer concept is the plastic mosaic that you can simply drop into an already filled pool. It sinks to the bottom and is held in place by the weight of the water on top of it. No adhesives are required. These are available in monogram letter medallion styles.

 

Choosing Your Design

There are many traditional images available such as dolphins, palm trees, and sea turtles. As an alternative, you might consider a design that says “Texas” loud and clear. Dallas outdoor living wouldn’t be complete without a few Southwestern motifs. Here are a few ideas to spark your imagination:

 

 

For a custom look, consider hiring a mosaic artist to create a border of bluebonnets or cowboy boots. Or, you could install a huge Texas Flag at the bottom of a rectangular swimming pool. If you need help finding just the right materials and images for your pool or any other facet of your Dallas outdoor living design, let us help. Contact us for a free consultation anytime.