Freeze/thaw proof waterline tile sources?

[Elgrecus]

Hi, we're looking for sources for freeze/thaw proof waterline tile for an apartment complex pool in Nashville that is under construction. We've been told that Oceanside Glass (Carlsbad, CA) and Classic Pool Tile (Atlanta, GA) work in Nashville. Any other sources we might look at the can withstand the kind of weather in Nashville? The pools are not drained in the winter. Thanks!

 

[KCNM]

Luv Tile and NPT both specifically call that out on pretty much every tile I spot-checked right now. Given that this is for a commercial application, I'm assuming you'll be sticking to something a bit simpler stylistically...

Commercial Tiles | Luvtile | Luvtile Pool Tile

www.luvtile.com

Note the section that's specifically "Commercial Non-Skid Trims-Non Frost Proof!". I expect everything else is frost-proof.

National Pool Tile | Tile Collection & Catalog | NPTpool.com

National pool tile Collection will help you discover a pool tile that’s a reflection of your own personal style. Explore our stunning glass, subtle earth tones, simple waterline, raised spa wall & poolscape. For more tile color & sizes, Visit NPTpool.com

www.nptpool.com

 

[Elgrecus]

Luv Tile and NPT both specifically call that out on pretty much every tile I spot-checked right now. Given that this is for a commercial application, I'm assuming you'll be sticking to something a bit simpler stylistically...

Commercial Tiles | Luvtile | Luvtile Pool Tile

www.luvtile.com

Note the section that's specifically "Commercial Non-Skid Trims-Non Frost Proof!". I expect everything else is frost-proof.

National Pool Tile | Tile Collection & Catalog | NPTpool.com

National pool tile Collection will help you discover a pool tile that’s a reflection of your own personal style. Explore our stunning glass, subtle earth tones, simple waterline, raised spa wall & poolscape. For more tile color & sizes, Visit NPTpool.com

www.nptpool.com

Thank you!

 

[ajw22]

Note that the tile may be frost proof but that does not prevent water getting behind the tile, freezing, and popping it off of the thinset.

 

[Elgrecus]

Note that the tile may be frost proof but that does not prevent water getting behind the tile, freezing, and popping it off of the thinset.

I've seen problems with tiles popping off. I started at TPF since I own a pool in Los Angeles, but right now I'm designing pools in Nashville as part of an apartment building. Here in LA I've seen tiles popping off not due to freezing but, as a GC told me, due to the fabric mesh expanding/melting. I imagine it's even more common in cold areas. The pool sub on the Nashville projects recommends Classic Pool Tile (Classic Pool Tile - swimming pool tile, coping, decking, mosaics & depth markers) and says they install their tile often and have no issues.