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    Default Installing tile on fiberglass pool

    Anyone ever install tiles on fiberglass pools? I understand it isn't too difficult when you use the smaller tiles that are attached together on a flexible backing.
    Do the tiles attach to the fiberglass with RTV, or is there a better adhesive?
    Also, can anyone provide me with pool tile suppliers, or can I go to the local tile store?
    Thanks.

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    Default Re: Installing tile on fiberglass pool

    Not sure what RTV is.

    Professionally installed ceramic on fibreglas is done with epoxy thinset and epoxy grout........not for the faint-hearted.

    It's not technically difficult, but the epoxy is not user friendly.

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    Default Re: Installing tile on fiberglass pool

    I am looking into putting tile on my fiberglass pool too. Did a lot of research on it last year - I can't find anyone here willing to do it yet, and I am afraid to try it myself. Here is a link to a place that has do it yourself instructions:

    http://www.flextile.com/materials.htm

    Let me know how you make out, and how hard it is.
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    Default Re: Installing tile on fiberglass pool

    Sorry.... RTV = room temperature vulcanizing, aka silicone.
    Our mason said the tiles are attached with RTV/Silicone and then grout is used to fill in the spaces between the tiles.

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    Default Re: Installing tile on fiberglass pool

    I have posed this question myself recently. I've seen a fiberglass pool with tiling and it appeared to have been done completely in silicon grout. Someone gave me this link to a site that have directions and kits for installing tile.

    http://www.fiberglassswimmingpooltiling.com/

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    Default Re: Installing tile on fiberglass pool

    I recently ordered adhesive to replace some tiles that had fallen off my fiberglass pool from fiberglassswimmingpooltiling.com. The adhesive they sent me was just a silicone sealant made by DOW. It said right on the back that it was not recommended for underwater use. They were unresponsive when I emailed them about it.

    I have found a couple of products that seem to be specifically made for this application. One is made by Novagard and the other by Boss.

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