Why Extruded Stoneware Tiles are the Ideal Choice for High-Performance Swimming Pools
Blog contributed by Gres Aragón.
Materials for swimming pools and poolside areas must be very carefully chosen given their exposure to outdoor weather conditions and their direct contact with water.
Many different types of materials can be used for pools, but if there is one that stands out particularly for its architectural possibilities, visual appeal and high-performance properties, it has to be 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 consider in pool design is safety. Non-slip extruded tiles guarantee a safe environment, particularly in places where people go barefoot and there is a risk of slips and falls.
Gres Aragón’s paving tiles for terraces and pools and their borders are designed to avoid accidents, thanks to their class 3 non-slip grip, the highest rating in the relevant standard.
Extruded tiles have a very low porosity. This makes them fully impervious and prevents the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms on their surface. They can be swiftly and easily cleaned, and they are resistant to the chemicals commonly used in the everyday cleaning of pools.
Pools unaffected by the passing of time and exposure to sunlight
Ceramic tiles are also unalterable, and this is important because swimming pools are exposed to sunlight and to temperature changes throughout the year. Despite the passing of time, the colours of ceramic wall and floor tiles remain unaltered.
Extruded stoneware ‘s versatility is reflected by the capacity it offers to create multiple different tiles and shapes to suit all kinds of settings or zones. These tiles include angles, corner tiles, edging tiles, stair risers, stair skirting tiles, skirting tiles, gratings, finishing tiles, gutters and step tiles. These 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 to ensure a harmonious, balanced overall appearance.
About Gres Aragón
Gres Aragón benefits from its long-standing experience and dedication to the development and manufacture of ceramic tiles. From its early days, the company’s skill and know-how in handling clay and fire has evolved into an innovative production plant equipped with cutting-edge technologies and highly efficient products for contemporary architecture.
50% of the company’s sales are made on international markets, and the company is present in almost 120 countries around the world, with ample experience in products aimed at tile specifiers. Apart from Spain, the firm’s major markets are the USA and EU member states.
Throughout its 80-year history, the company has remained true to its values, based on care for its immediate social and natural environment, reinvestment and hard work, quality employment, integrity and innovation. Today it has three production plants and three logistics centres that serve project planners and customers around the world.
Gres Aragón and Faveker are part of the ceramic tile division of Grupo SAMCA, a consolidated Spanish business group operating in the fields of mining, renewable energies, plastic polymers, synthetic fibres, agri-food, real estate development, agrochemicals and logistics infrastructures, providing quality and stable employment for 3,500 people.