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Why choose mosaic tile for the pool?

by Elena Abascal
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Pool of the Iberostar Holguin Hotel, surfaced in a customised mix of mosaic tiles | Open Mix Hisbalit



Thinking of designing a pool and looking for the ideal surfacing material? Need a product that is durable, versatile, with no absorption and with a wide range of possibilities for colours and design? We’ll explain why mosaic tiles, also known as gresite, has been and continues to be the optimum material for surfacing pools and wellness areas.


10 ADVANTAGES OF CHOOSING MOSAIC TILE FOR YOUR POOL

1. A hygienic anti-allergenic material


To guarantee the hygiene of pools and spas it is necessary to use products to eliminate fungi and bacteria. Surfaces that do not absorb humidity, such as Hisbalit mosaic tiles, prevent the build-up of grime. Hisbalit mosaic tiles manufactured with high-quality recycled glass are non-porous, with 0% absorption, and thus prevent the appearance of fungi and bacteria. This is a totally hygienic and anti-allergenic material.

2. Highly durable and long-lasting!

Casa Algarve | Pool with HISBALIT mosaic tiles | TIP Arquitectos | Fernando Guerra | FG + SG

Durability is another characteristic of mosaic tile. It does not scratch and remains unaltered over time, even in high traffic areas.

Hisbalit mosaic tiles, manufactured with the highest quality glass, are entirely free of spots, pores or other imperfections. The tiles are resistant to chemical agents and remain totally inalterable over time with a life span of 30 to 40 years.


Hisbalit tesserae are joined together with a revolutionary fixing system called HT-K that uses an exclusive thermo-polymer additive bead to join all the pieces of the tile. The result is an extremely resistant and ductile tile that adapts perfectly to surfaces, guaranteeing excellent results over the long term.

This revolutionary system, combined with the right fixing and grouting materials and optimum installation prevents the tesserae from become detached over time.

3. Resistant to brusque temperature changes


Mosaic tile is highly resistant to temperature changes (thermal shock), remaining totally inalterable from sun, rain, extreme heat or cold. It is therefore the ideal material for outdoor pools exposed to the elements, even in locations with harsh climate conditions.

4. A versatile material that adapts to any surface

Glass mosaic tile, thanks to its technical characteristics, is perfectly suited for all types of surfaces both indoors and out. The size of Hisbalit tesserae, only 4 mm, means they can adapt to any surface and form either flat or curved, guaranteeing excellent and durable results.This is an ideal surface for pools with curves or rounded forms, pool loungers, jacuzzi, etc.

5. Easy cleaning and maintenance


Another advantage in using mosaic tiles for pools is that they require minimal maintenance and cleaning. As a non-porous material, tiles avoid the build-up of grime and bacteria.

One common doubt about cleaning mosaic tiles is the grouting. Since the tiles are small with many joints, do they get dirty? The answer is no, providing the appropriate grouting is used for installing the tiles.

For installation, Hisbalit recommends using either a cementitious grout, classified as CG2W under the UNE-EN 13888 standard, or epoxy grouting (R-2 and G-2). Both of these materials are waterproof and stain-resistant.

6. Safety guaranteed!

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With regards to safety, when designing a pool it is necessary to confirm that all the materials used comply with the Technical Building Code. Wet areas require anti-slip surfaces that have a Class-3 certification.
Hisbalit tiles with an anti-slip finish meet all international safety standards. The A3 anti-slip finish has been certified as Class-3 according to the UNE-ENV 12633:2003 standard. Thus, the Hisbalit’s A3 finish is one of the most advanced surfacing materials to ensure maximum safety to prevent accidents and falls in pool areas.

New mosaic tiles from Hisbalit: Malta and Ítaca with Class-3 non-slip finish.

Additionally, pool designs must also take into account the safety of the finishings. And so Hisbalit has launched EDGE, a new and versatile technical solution for surfacing steps, edges, corners, cove bases and other types of joints, both straight and curved. With an anti-slip finish, this new product offers an enormous range of possibilities for safe and attractive trimmings and finishes.

7. Maxim comfort, without cuts or abrasions!


Hisbalit tesserae guarantee maximum comfort and safety, designed to walk barefoot. All corners are designed to avoid cuts or abrasions.

8. Eco-friendly surfacing

Pool at the Finca Avedín surfaced in green-coloured, eco-friendly mosaic tiles from Hisbalit



When designing a pool, the trend is now to use eco-friendly materials that are both durable and environmentally sustainable. For surfaces, there are eco-friendly tiles that are ideally suited for these types of projects. Hisbalit mosaic tiles, for example, are 100% recycled and eco-friendly. Manufactured entirely in Spain using high quality recycled glass and natural pigments. Hisbalit’s production system is also entirely clean and environmentally responsible. Hisbalit has also implemented environmental and quality management systems in all areas of the company, certified according to the international ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015 standards, attesting to the company’s professionalism and experience in the design and manufacture of eco-friendly mosaic tiles. The result is a 100% eco-friendly product offering plenty of added value.

9. A wide range of colours!


One of the advantages of using mosaic tile for pools is the endless range of colours and finishes that allow you to let your imagination soar and mark your personal style.
Hisbalit mosaic tiles offer a choice of over 200 options of different formats and finishes to give pools striking colour effects. Click here to see the colour effect of different coloured mosaic tiles!

10. Ideal for ‘a la carte’ pool designs

Pool of the W Muscat Hotel with a personalised design created with the customisation service Art Factory Hisbalit


A growing trend is the personalisation of pool design. To create unique ‘a la carte’ pools. In this mosaic tiles offer endless versatility.


Hisbalit mosaic tiles offer limitless possibilities for colours, textures, formats and finishes. Thanks to the customisation service Art Factory Hisbalit and also to Identity Mosaic, any design or motif imaginable can be brought to life in mosaic tile and installed in any pool or spa.

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