Pool renovation in Marbella.

When a pool needs re-tiling

Loose or missing tiles, worn grout and cracked coping are the usual signs that a finish is near the end of its life. Salt air, sun and chlorine all wear on it over the years. At the free site visit we look at the pool and the terrace around it and tell you what needs doing.

What we do

We take off the old finish, repair the render, waterproof the shell and tile it, then finish the steps, edges and coping to match. The grout is left to cure before the pool is refilled. We can re-tile the terrace around it in slip-resistant outdoor porcelain at the same time.

Our work covers the pool's finish and surround. If the pump or filtration also needs attention, tell us at the visit and we'll plan around your pool technician.

Glass mosaic or porcelain?

Glass mosaic is the classic pool finish and handles curves well. Porcelain gives a more contemporary look with fewer joints. Our guide to re-tiling a pool compares the two in detail.

How long it takes, and when to start

It depends on the size of the pool and the state of the shell. Our garden pool in Sotogrande took 22 days from strip-out to finish, and our lap pool went from bare render to bright blue mosaic. Autumn to spring is the best time on the coast, so the pool is ready for summer.