Our Floor Forums - Floor Covering Media

Extruded Stoneware Tiles Poolside

Posted on: 08-08-2024 by Elizabeth Yokel

Have you ever wondered why extruded stoneware tiles stand out poolside? They certainly have a safe grip! But that is fairly obvious! What else is it that draws the discriminating eye to them? Gres Aragón’s extruded tiles are ideal not just for pools but also their surrounding areas within the space that can be used to clad around its basin and border. Additionally, they can complement the pool's angles, gratings, corners, gutters, meeting points and steps as well.

During the planning phases of the project, materials for swimming pools and poolside areas must be carefully chosen given their exposure to outdoor weather conditions and their direct contact with water. Though it is not an easy decision as many different types of materials are available for pools. However, there is one brand of useful building materials that inarguably stands out particularly for its architectural possibilities, its visual appeal and its high-performance properties; that is: Gres Aragón’s extruded stoneware tiles.

This is because seamless architectural and aesthetic coherence can only be achieved in the design of pools and wet areas by using extruded ceramic tiles. This high-performance material can be used for the whole pool since the range features tiles in all the different shapes that are required in pool design.

Guaranteed non-slip safety: One important factor to take into account in pool design is safety. Non-slip extruded tiles guarantee a safe grip and hence a safer environment, particularly in places where most people are likely to go barefoot; when there is a critical risk of slips and falls. Gres Aragón’s paving tiles for terraces and pools and their borders are cautiously designed specifically for incident prevention with a class 3 non-slip grip (highest rating).

Extruded tiles have a very low porosity, which makes them fully impervious to moisture while preventing the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms on their surface. As such, these particular tiles can be conveniently cleaned with minimal effort. They are even resistant to some if not all of the harsher chemicals, which are commonly used during pool cleaning and maintenance.

These tiles do not fade with age, which is important with pools exposed to sunlight and temperature changes throughout the year. These tiles are builder-friendly, as they can be cut into a variety of shapes and sizes for a diversity of settings and zones. These tiles are available in a number of shapes and sizes: angles, corner tiles, edging tiles, stair risers, stair skirting tiles, skirting tiles, gratings, finishing tiles, gutters and step tiles. It is important to remember: 3D models can only be made with this manufacturing system.

Thanks to this material, the same tile design or collection can be used to seamlessly decorate a home’s interiors and its terraces and pools. Due to this versatility, pools can be designed in consonance with the surrounding architecture in order to ensure a harmonious, balanced overall appearance.