SWIMMING POOL

CONSTRUCTION
 Swimming pool construction
• Extensive range of functional trims to create Finnish, Wiesbaden
and Berlin pool overflows
• Overflow channels for all systems with a variable channel volume
• Shallow drainage channel for the pool rim area
• Curved and cove base ceramic beading system for inside and
outside corners
• Addition of a cove base for wet areas to match the
design of the CROSSOVER, MY EARTH and X-PLANE ranges
Swimming pool construction

2 Sportbad Swimming Pool Ingolstadt | Photo: © Ritchie Herbert

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Swimming pool construction
 Swimming pool construction

Rehazenter, Luxembourg · Architects: m3 architectes s.a. - Dell, Linster, Lucas, Luxembourg · Photo: Weber, Luxembourg · Tile range: PRO ARCHITECTURA
Swimming pool construction

LANDIDYLL Wohlfühlhotel “Michels”, Schalkenmehren

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Swimming pool construction

Swimming pool construction

“Fron Badeland”, Norway· Photo: www.imagephoto.no

Impressive technology and versatile design: thanks to format system, as well as the various vilbostone porce-
the fact that its modular product range is always up to lain stoneware ranges in a wide selection of designs.
date, V&B Tiles is the competent partner for both the
We are able to assist architects and engineers in the
construction and renovation of swimming pools and
planning of their projects with the following services:
wellness facilities.
• Individual technical advice for new construction and
In addition to all the essential channel systems, our
renovation projects
range includes a wide variety of supplemental functional
trims and strips for swimming pools of all kinds. • CAD-aided detailed technical and design planning

As a single-source supplier, we recognise the importance • Customised tender texts

of offering attractive, high-quality tile ranges for the sur-
rounding areas, wellness facilities, catering and food
service areas and other functional rooms, too. In particu-
lar, this includes the PRO ARCHITECTURA colour and

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Solehallenbad, Carolinensiel · pbr Planungsbüro Rohling AG, Foto: Ulrich Hoppe

Swimming pool construction

In order to satisfy the design demands of modern plan- The MY EARTH and X-PLANE ranges are of particular
ning, comprehensive technical renovation work that is in note here. Thanks to their natural charm and warm
keeping with modern standards, and accurate restora- atmosphere they have already made their mark in
tion, we offer an extremely wide range of trim systems numerous projects.
for the realisation of swimming pools that are technically
perfect.
For the first time, Villeroy & Boch Tiles is also offering
With our system ranges, which not only offer the neces- cove base trims to match the popular CROSS­
OVER,
sary technical properties, but also attractive designs MY EARTH and X-PLANE design ranges. We are one of
for all areas of a swimming pool, products from the first manufacturers to offer architects and planners a
Villeroy & Boch Tiles ensure that architects and planners way of realising high-quality design concepts in func-
have full scope for individual design. tional areas, such as shower areas, changing facilities
and toilets, without having to forego the technical advan-
In addition to the extensive PRO ARCHITECTURA colour
tages of a cove base.
and format system, we recommend our vilbostone por-
celain stoneware ranges, which are sure to impress on
both a technical and design level.

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Hallenfreizeitbad (indoor leisure pool) Karben, Architects: Werk 9 architekten + ingenieure GmbH, Herzebrock-Clarholz and Cologne · Tile range: MY EARTH

Swimming pool construction

Hallenfreizeitbad (indoor leisure pool) Karben, Architects: Werk 9 architekten + ingenieure GmbH, Herzebrock-Clarholz and Cologne · Tile range: MY EARTH

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Aquapark Bruntál, Czech Republic

Swimming pool construction

„Schwimmoper“ indoor swimming pool in Wuppertal, pbr Planungsbüro Rohling AG · Photo: Ulrich Hoppe

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Fundamentals of swimming pool construction

Swimming pool construction

das blau, St. Ingbert · Planners: Berwanger Architekten, St. Wendel

The line of swimming pool ceramics consists of modular Lattice paper on front must be specified when placing
trims in a nominal length of 200 mm (197 mm + 3 mm orders.
joint) and modular tiles from the PRO ARCHITECTURA
Formats larger than 10 x 10 cm are supplied loose in the
range. Modular tiles are based on the basic module “M”
box.
(100 mm) and multiples thereof, plus smaller supple-
mentary dimensions, e.g. 50 mm. The modular dimensi- All pool dimensions (rough shell and finished), fixtures,
ons of our tiles and functional trims are derived from the recesses for inlets and drains must be coordinated. The
factory dimensions plus the joint width. The smaller the rough shell planning is made on the basis of the tile plan-
tile/functional trim, the smaller the joint can be. The ning. The V&B Fliesen GmbH tile planning service is free
resulting modular dimension will not change. of charge.

The small format tiles (10 x 10 cm, 5 x 5 cm and 2.5 x 2.5 Please contact your sales agent or the Planning Depart-
cm) are supplied on ready-to-set sheets. The sheets are ment directly, at
available with the lattice paper attached on the front or Project planning – technology and design
back. Tel.: +49 (0) 6864 – 81 3245
Fax: +49 (0) 6864 – 81 3592
For wet areas is required using tiles with lattice paper on
E-Mail: [email protected]
the front only or with glass fibre lattice backing only.

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3 3 3 3 3 3
197 197 197 197 197

200 200 200 200 200

Position from edge = n x 200 + 101,5 mm Centre distance = n x 200 mm Position from edge = n x 200 + 101,5 mm
Rough shell = n x 200 + 126,5 mm Rough shell = n x 200 + 126,5 mm

Finished dimension = n x 200 + 5 mm

XX
n x 100 + 3 mm

Rough shell dimension = Finished dimension + 2 x 25 mm

ca. 50
Swimming pool construction

The (nominal) length of the functional trims (200 mm) • The finished length of the pool is therefore calculated
determines a basic linear division for the dimensions as follows: finished length = n x 200 mm + 3 mm
of the pool in multiples of 200 mm. As in masonry, this is • The rough shell length is calculated as follows:
a break dimension and an additional joint must be Rough shell length = finished length + 2 x construction
included. thickness of walls
The walls are made of plaster, mortar and tiles =
generally 25 mm.
The rough shell length is therefore the finished length
+ 50 mm.
• The position of the drains:
Special notes: position from edge = n x 200 mm + 101.5 mm
Please specify in your order if you require lattice paper • The axial spacing of the drains is:
on the front side of mosaic tiles. centre distance = n x 200 mm
• The pool depth is calculated by:
All system components and trims are made by order for depth = height of trim + n x 100 mm + 5 mm
your specific project. To allow continual and uniform overflow, care must be
taken when laying the pool edge that it is perfectly hori-
After clarification of technical feasibility, other colours zontal and level. According to the German “Guidelines
from the PRO ARCHITECTURA range are available on for pool construction” deviations in height of +/- 2 mm
request for an extra charge of 30%. are acceptable.

The following drawings were produced by the company V&B Fliesen GmbH. The user is responsible for verifying
the correctness and suitability of the variant concerned. V&B Fliesen GmbH provides no guarantee and shall not be
held liable in this connection.

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Fundamentals of swimming pool construction
Drains

The number of drains depends on the size of the pool, Villeroy & Boch Tiles supplies drain connectors or whis-
the size of the overflow channels and the water circula- pering drains to connect the tiles around the drain to the
tion, and has to be calculated by a water-treatment firm. piping. These should be ordered separately. As shown in
Approx. 2 – 3.5 m can be taken as a general guideline for the installation instructions, the tiler should attach the
the centre distance, depending on the overflow system. short connector under the drain with epoxy resin.
Drain funnels (available from manufacturers of accesso- The whispering drain is inserted from above and secured
ries) should be concreted in to compensate for installa- with a rubber seal.
tion tolerances in the drain piping.

Drain dimensions in mm
A
Art. A B C
3631 112 80 110
3661 75 50 65
3671 116 80 110
3681 155 80 110
3691 155 80 110
3601 93 80 110
3621 48.5 50 66
C
B Special note:
Outlet connectors and whispering drains must be
ordered separately.

Swimming pool construction

63
36

138

4
88

5
75

53
49
52

35
30
48 75 48 100
62 105 62 110

Art. 3962 Art. 3972 Art. 3963 Art. 3952

Whispering drain Ø 48 mm Whispering drain Ø 75 mm Whispering drain Ø 48 mm Drain connector
Flange Ø 62 mm Flange Ø 105 mm Flange Ø 62 mm Ø 100 mm
Plastic, grey, PN72 Plastic, white, PN72 Brass alloy, PN72 Plastic, yellow, PN71
Draining volume max. 2,4 m³/h Draining volume max. 7,2 m³/h Draining volume max. 2,1 m³/h Price group E52
Price group E137 Price group E137 Price group E137

Drain funnel Drain funnel

Connection with whispering drain Connection with drain connector

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PRO ARCHITECTURA COLOURS

Glazed vitreous EN 14411-BIb · Walls and floors

Glazed porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa · Walls and floors Neutral Line

PN00 z PN50 z
white ivory
RAL 9003 RAL 100 90 05

PN01 r PN09 z PN05 z

green grey 25% yellow
RAL 160 60 25 RAL 000 85 00 RAL 085 80 85

PN02 r PN10 r PN06 t

dark green grey 50% orange
RAL 170 40 20 RAL 000 55 00 RAL 060 60 60

PN03 r PN11 r PN07 r

blue grey 75% red
RAL 260 50 30 RAL 000 45 00 RAL 040 50 60

PN04 r PN12 r PN08 r

dark blue black dark red
RAL 270 30 30 RAL 000 15 00 RAL 030 30 40

vilbostone porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa · Floor

GRANIFLOOR

911H 913H 913M 913D

RAL 100 90 05 000 75 00 000 65 00 240 40 05

PN80 PN81 PN82 PN83 PN84

RAL 100 90 05 000 85 00 000 65 00 000 45 00 000 25 00

Glazed vitreous EN 14411-BIb / Glazed porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa · Walls and floors
aquamarine turquoise smaragd jade beryl citrine topaz amber carneol
Line Line Line Line Line Line Line Line Line
light

PN13 t PN16 t PN19 t PN22 t PN25 z PN28 z PN31 z PN34 t PN37 t

RAL 260 70 10 230 70 10 190 70 10 150 70 20 120 70 30 095 80 30 080 90 20 070 90 20 040 70 20
medium

PN14 t PN17 r PN20 r PN23 r PN26 z PN29 z PN32 z PN35 t PN38 t

RAL 260 60 15 230 60 15 190 70 20 150 60 20 120 60 30 095 80 40 070 80 20 060 70 30 030 60 20
dark

PN15 t PN18 r PN21 r PN24 r PN27 z PN30 r PN33 t PN36 r PN39 t

RAL 260 50 20 230 50 20 190 60 25 160 50 25 120 60 40 090 80 60 070 70 40 060 70 40 030 50 20

vilbostone porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa · Floor

PN85 PN86 PN87 PN88 PN89 PN90 PN91 PN92 PN93

RAL 260 60 15 230 60 10 190 60 20 150 60 20 120 60 30 090 70 50 070 70 30 070 80 30 030 40 20

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Swimming pool construction OVERVIEW OF PRODUCTS

Finnish overflow system Channel Piece Stair tread nose &

high-level system Pool edge

Grip trough Grating support angle Channel piece Edge tile

Art. 3010 Art. 3014 Art. 3600 Art. 3050

Grip trough with outlet Inside corner Channel piece with outlet Inside corner
(Mitred pair) (Mitred pair)

Art. 3011 Art. 3015 Art. 3601 Art. 3051

Inside corner Outside corner Channel piece half lenght Outside corner
(Mitred pair) (Mitred pair) (Mitred pair)

Art. 3012 Art. 3016 Art. 3602 Art. 3052

Outside corner Grating support angle Inside corner (Mitred pair) Ladder
(Mitred pair)

Art. 3013 Art. 3017 Art. 3604 Art. 3055

Outside corner (Mitred pair)

Art. 3605

System of colours · Glazed vitreous EN 14411 BIb

PN00 PN55
white aquamarine light &

dark blue

PN13 PN56
aquamarine aquamarine light &

light black

PN04 PN09 PN57

dark blue grey 25 % white & black

PN12 PN31 PN58

black topaz white &

light dark blue

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Swimming pool construction OVERVIEW OF PRODUCTS

„Wiesbaden“
„Wiesbaden“ large overflow channel „Wiesbaden“ „Wiesbaden“ „Wiesbaden“
large overflow channel with mosaic recess small overflow channel large overflow channel small overflow channel
high-level system high-level system high-level system low-level system low-level system

Chanel piece

Art. 3690 Art. 3680 Art. 3670 Art. 3630 Art. 3660

Chanel piece with outlet

Art. 3691 Art. 3681 Art. 3671 Art. 3631 Art. 3661

Chanel piece half length

Art. 3692 Art. 3682 Art. 3672 Art. 3632 Art. 3662

Inside corner (Mitred pair)

Art. 3694 Art. 3674 Art. 3634 Art. 3664

Outside corner (Mitred pair)

Art. 3695 Art. 3685 Art. 3675 Art. 3635 Art. 3665

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„Berlin“ Pool running edge Curved and cove base Ceramic channel
overflow channel low-level system ceramic beading in the pool rim
high-level system

Cove base ceramic beading Channel piece

Art. 3540 Art. 3650 Art. 3160 Art. 3120 Art. 3620

Curved ceramic beading Channel Piece with outlet

Art. 3161 Art. 3121 Art. 3621

Art. 3542 Art. 3652
Channel Piece half lenght
Curved ceramic beading half length

Art. 3162 Art. 3122 Art. 3622

Art. 3544 Art. 3654
Inside-/Outside corner
Cove base ceramic beading outside corner

Art. 3163 Art. 3123 Art. 3624

Art. 3545 Art. 3655

End Piece
Cove base ceramic beading outside corner

Swimming pool construction

Art. 3626
Art. 3164 Art. 3124

Curved ceramic beading inside corner

Art. 3165 Art. 3125

Cove base ceramic beading inside corner

Art. 3166 Art. 3126

Drain connector & Whispering drain

Drain connector Whispering drain Whispering drain Outlet

ø 100 mm ø 48 mm ø 75 mm ø 48 mm
4
63
36

138
88

53
49
5

52

75
35
30

Art. 3952 Art. 3962

100 48 75

Art. 3972 Art. 3963

105
48
110
62
62

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High water level/“Finnish” overflow system
31

31
15

15
Colours
97 197 197
97

Art. 3010 Art. 3011 vilbostone porcelain stoneware

Grip trough Material
Grip trough with outlet EN 14411-BIa
PN55, PN56, PN57, PN58 PN55, PN56, PN57, PN58 Applications Pool edge - indoors / outdoors
Price group E60 Price group E63
fC Actual size see diagrams
fC
Joints approx 3 mm
Finish uni-coloured
Surface | Glaze formed, rough | matt
31

Calculation unit | Packing Piece | loose in box

197 197
97 97 Matching wall tiles PRO ARCHITECTURA
Underwater edges such as steps or the front edge of the “Finn-
Art. 3012 Art. 3013
Inside corner Outside corner ish” system must be accentuated with a stripe of a different
colour (PN04, PN12).
PN55, PN56, PN57, PN58 PN55, PN56, PN57, PN58
Depending on requirements, the following colour combinations
Price group E87 Price group E109 are available:
fC fC PN55 = PN04 + PN13 (dark blue and aquamarine)
PN56 = PN12 + PN13 (black and aquamarine)
PN57 = PN00 + PN12 (white and black)
PN58 = PN00 + PN04 (white and dark blue)
1525

40
15

In Germany, “Finnish” overflow systems are expected

15 25

Special points
40

25 to satisfy the following requirements:

97 197 97 122 • The pool edge must offer something to hold onto (grip).
25
• The grip must be 15 mm high/deep.
Art. 3014 Art. 3015 • The grip must be situated within 100 mm of the vertical wall of
Grating support Inside corner the pool.
PN00, PN13 PN00, PN13 • The rear side of the grip should be as vertical as possible.
Price group E74 Price group E124 • The top of the grip must be accentuated by means of a stripe
of contrasting colour measuring at least 2.5 cm across.
fC fC • The slope of the washover incline must be max. 10 %, and the
surface finish must answer the description of slip resistance
category C.
20

19 7 197
Swimming pool construction

7 19
33

Art. 3016 Art. 3017

Outside corner Angle grating support
PN00, PN13 PN00
Price group E124 Price group E28
fC
PN55 PN56
180 180 94
= PN04 dark blue = PN12 black
+ PN13 aquamarine + PN13 aquamarine
65

65
15 50
15 50

197 170 197 170

Art. 3600 Art. 3601

Channel piece Channel piece with outlet PN57 PN58
PN00 PN00 = PN00 white = PN00 white
+ PN12 black + PN04 dark blue
Price group E52 Price group E93

180
65
15 50

65

Matching outlets on page 323

170 180 180
97

Art. 3602 Art. 3604

Channel piece, half length Inside corner
PN00 PN00
Price group E37 Price group E93
65

197 197

Art. 3605
Outside corner
PN00
Price group E93

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High water level/“Finnish” overflow system

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
97 97 97 250 97 97 97

Art. 3017 14
Water level ±0.00 Art. 3010 "C" Art. 3214 "C" Art. 3014 "C" Art. 3213 "B" Inclination

25
28

8
Bonded waterproofing
Inclination 10%

15

3
3

Art. 3171 or
Art. 3215
Capillary breaking
joint filler
reaction resin filler

197
197

30
274 46,0 l/m
30
Art. 3215 83 85

5
3

Art. 3600

65
20
197

93 103

25 338 195 192

3

Watertight concrete
197

25 300
3

Swimming pool construction

3 3 3 20
97 97 250 175

Art. 3017 Art. 2612 "B" Art. 2612 "B"

Water level ±0.00 Art. 3010 "C" Art. 3014 "C" Inclination
25
18

6
15

Bonded waterproofing
3
4

Art. 3171 or
Art. 3215 Capillary breaking
25
97

joint filler
170
38 l/m
197
3

30
4 4
147 30
97

Art. 3201 Art. 3103

3
3

30
97

96 113
3

25 225 208
97
3

Watertight concrete
97
3
97

25
300
3

High water level - overflow channel with moulded trims

Uses (preferable):
Indoor, outdoor, recreation, fun and hotel pools

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High water level/Large overflow channel ”Wiesbaden”

60
Colours

105
200

35
40 vilbostone porcelain
Material
205
stoneware EN 14411-BIa
197
40 5
300 Pool edge - indoors /
1 Applications
outdoors
Actual size see diagrams
Art. 3690
Channel piece Joints approx 3 mm
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 Finish uni-coloured
PN00 Price group E115
PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E118 Surface | Glaze formed | matt
Calculation unit | Packing Piece | loose in box

155
Matching wall tiles PRO ARCHITECTURA
60
105
200

35

40

205 300
197
300
40 5
1 155
Water level ±0.00 Capillary breaking
joint filler Art. 2612 "B" Art. 2612 "B"
Art. 3691 -0.035 Inclination

30
Channel piece with outlet
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 Bonded waterproofing
PN00 Price group E130
200

PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E134 23,8 l/m

135
Art. 3690

25
60

25
105
200

35

25 300
40
197

205
97 300
40 5 Art. 3107
1
Swimming pool construction

Art. 3692
Channel piece, half length
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 Reaction resin filler
PN00 Price group E103
197

PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E107

Watertight concrete
3
60
105
140

35

197

40

300 205

300
40 5
1
3

Art. 3694
Inside corner (Mitred pair) 25 300
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
PN00 Price group E174
PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E175
High water level – overflow channel with moulded trims
95
300
Uses (preferable):
Indoor, outdoor, recreation, fun and hotel pools
200

197 197
Matching outlets on page 323

397 197 197 397

Art. 3695
Outside corner (Mitred pair)
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
PN00 Price group E175
PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E176

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High water level/Large overflow channel „Wiesbaden“ with mosaik recess

60
10
Colours

105
200

35

40 vilbostone porcelain
Material
195
stoneware EN 14411-BIa
197

40
290 Pool edge - indoors /
15 Applications
outdoors
Actual size see diagrams
Art. 3680
Channel piece Joints approx 3 mm
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 Finish uni-coloured
PN00 Price group E118
PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E120 Surface | Glaze formed | matt
Calculation unit | Packing Piece | loose in box

155
Matching wall tiles PRO ARCHITECTURA
60

10
105
200

35

40

195
197 300
290
40
15
155
Water level ±0.00 Capillary breaking
joint filler Art. 2612 "B" Art. 2612 "B"
Art. 3681 -0.035
23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 24

Inclination

30
3

Channel piece with outlet

2

PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 Bonded waterproofing

2

PN00 Price group E126

2

PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E129

135
Art. 3680 23,8 l/m
2
2

25
2
60

25
10
105

2
2
200

35

25 300
2

40
2

195
2

97 290
2

40
15 Art. 3753

Swimming pool construction

Art. 3682
Channel piece, half length
Reaction resin filler
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
PN00 Price group E99
PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E101

95
Watertight concrete
300
200

197
197

397 197
197 397

25 300

Art. 3685
Outside corner (Mitred pair)
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
PN00 Price group E155
PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E160 High water level – overflow channel with moulded trims

Uses (preferable):
Indoor, outdoor, recreation, fun and hotel pools

Matching outlets on page 323

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High water level/Small overflow channel ”Wiesbaden”

45
150

Colours
78
27

30
197 147 vilbostone porcelain
Material
30 8 225 stoneware EN 14411-BIa
1
Pool edge - indoors /
Applications
Art. 3670 outdoors
Channel piece
Actual size see diagrams
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
PN00 Price group E102 Joints approx 3 mm
PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E104 Finish uni-coloured
Surface | Glaze formed | matt
116 Calculation unit | Packing Piece | loose in box
45

Matching wall tiles PRO ARCHITECTURA

150

78
27

30
197 147
3 3 3 20 3 3 3
30 225 225 47 47 47 47 47 47 47
18

116
Art. 3671 Capillary breaking
Channel piece with outlet Water level ±0.00 joint filler Art. 2706 "B"
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 -0.02

30
Inclination
PN00 Price group E119
PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E122 Bonded waterproofing
150

11,7 l/m

100
Art. 3670
45

25
78
150

5
27

25
30
97

147
97
30 8 225 25 225
1
3

Art. 3672
97

Channel piece, half length Art. 3201

PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
3

PN00 Price group E89

PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E92
Swimming pool construction

97

Reaction resin filler

3
45
78
105

97
27

30
3

225 147

30 8
1
225 Watertight concrete
97

Art. 3674
Inside corner (Mitred pair)
3

PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13

PN00 Price group E146
97

PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E147

3

225
170
97
150

25 300

397 397
High water level – overflow channel with moulded trims

Uses (preferable):
Art. 3675 Indoor, outdoor, recreation, fun and hotel pools
Outside corner (Mitred pair)
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
PN00 Price group E159
PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E160
Matching outlets on page 323

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High water level/Overflow channel ”Berlin“
100

25 55 45
125 Colours
35
25

197 25
80 vilbostone porcelain
25
130 Material
stoneware EN 14411-BIa

Art. 3540 Pool edge - indoors /

Applications
Pool running edge outdoors
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 Actual size see diagrams
PN00 Price group E109 Joints approx 3 mm
PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E112
Finish uni-coloured
Surface | Glaze formed | matt
Calculation unit | Packing Piece | loose in box
25 55 45
100

125

Matching wall tiles PRO ARCHITECTURA

35
25

25
97 80
25
130

3 3
Art. 3542 30 305
Pool running edge, half length
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 Water level ±0.00 Art. 3540 Art. 3017 Art. 2248 "B"

PN00 Price group E99 Inclination

25
PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E100

6
100

Bonded waterproofing

3
Art. 3103 or
Art. 3171
5
25 55 45

Art. 3103 Capillary breaking

125

4
joint filler

197
35 38 l/m
25

30
25 4
125

130
80 147 4 30
197

25 30
1
Art. 3103
4

Art. 3544 30 3
Inside corner
Reaction
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
3

resin filler
PN00 Price group E126
Art. 3215
PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E130
96 113

113 208
197

Swimming pool construction

100

Watertight concrete
3

197 197

Art. 3545
197

Outside corner
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 25 300
PN00 Price group E154
PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E155
3

High water level – overflow channel with moulded trims

Uses (preferable):
Indoor, outdoor, recreation, fun and hotel pools

Matching ouatlets on page 323

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Low water level/Large overflow channel ”Wiesbaden“

Colours
123
150

27

29 vilbostone porcelain
Material
197 166 stoneware EN 14411-BIa
30 225
Pool edge - indoors /
Applications
outdoors
Art. 3630 Actual size see diagrams
Channel piece
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 Joints approx 3 mm
Price group E101 Finish uni-coloured
Surface | Glaze formed | matt
5
112 Calculation unit | Packing Piece | loose in box
Matching wall tiles PRO ARCHITECTURA
123
150

27

29
197 166 482
30 225
5 3 3 20 3
30 147 147 147 147
Art. 3631 Art. 3650
Channel piece with outlet Art. 2405 "B"
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 Inclination
Price group E124
100

Bonded waterproofing
123

260
150

27

29
Capillary breaking
160

166 23 joint filler

97 8
30 225

Water level ±0.00 Art. 3107

25

Art. 3632
Channel piece, half length 112
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 18,7 l/m
150

150

PN00 Price group E85

PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E89
Swimming pool construction

Art. 3630
5

25
123
150

25
200
27

197

25 225
225
29
Watertight concrete
166
Art. 3107
30 225
3

Art. 3634
Inside corner (Mitred pair)
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 Reaction resin filler
Price group E145
197

170
225
3
150

25 300

397 397

Low water level – overflow channel with moulded trims

Art. 3635 Uses (preferable):

Outside corner (Mitred pair) Indoor, outdoor, recreation, fun and hotel pools
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Price group E160

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Pool edge systems in detail
Low water level/Small overflow channel ”Wiesbaden“
100

Colours
105
30

25
75

25
197
94
vilbostone porcelain
26
Material
145
stoneware EN 14411-BIa
Pool edge - indoors /
Applications
Art. 3660 outdoors
Channel piece Actual size see diagrams
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
PN00 Price group E98 Joints approx 3 mm
PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E99 Finish uni-coloured
Surface | Glaze formed | matt
Calculation unit | Packing Piece | loose in box
75
Matching wall tiles PRO ARCHITECTURA
100

105
30

25
75

197 25
94 332
26
145
5 3 20 3
30 147 147 147
Art. 3661
Art. 3650
Channel piece with outlet Art. 2405 "B" Inclination
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
PN00 Price group E118
100

Bonded waterproofing
PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E119

Capillary breaking
99

Art. 3107
105

joint filler
100

30

25
75

75
5

25 Water level ±0.00

30

25
97 94
26
145
6,5 l/m
100

100

Art. 3662 Art. 3660

Channel piece, half length
5

PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13

25

PN00 Price group E79

25
PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E81 120 25

Swimming pool construction

197

Art. 3107 Watertight concrete

105
130

30

25

3
75

25
145 94
26
145 Reaction resin filler
197

Art. 3664
Inside corner (Mitred pair)
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
PN00 Price group E141
PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E145
3

25 300

50

145
100

Low water level – overflow channel with moulded trims

Uses (preferable):
197 197 Indoor, outdoor, recreation, fun and hotel pools

Art. 3665
Outside corner (Mitred pair)
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
PN00 Price group E141
PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E147

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 Pool edge systems in detail
Low water level | Pool edge piece
100

35
Colours

25
40
35 vilbostone porcelain
Material
stoneware EN 14411-BIa
197 155
Pool edge - indoors /
25 180 Applications
outdoors
Actual size see diagrams
Art. 3650 Joints approx 3 mm
Pool running edge
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13, PN31 Finish uni-coloured
PN00 Price group E106 Surface | Glaze formed | matt
PN04, PN12, PN13, PN31 Price group E113 Calculation unit | Packing Piece | loose in box
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35
25
100

40

35

97 155
25 180

Art. 3652 5
30 Art.2644 "B"
Pool running edge, half length
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13, PN31
PN00 Price group E90
PN04, PN12, PN13, PN31 Price group E95
100

Art. 3650
5
35
25

Skimmer according
40

manufacturers
Water level ±0.00 instructions
197

145
155
180 35 25
180
Swimming pool construction

Art. 3654
Inside corner (Mitred pair)
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13, PN31 Art. 3107
PN00 Price group E123
197

PN04, PN12, PN13, PN31 Price group E126

100

197 197

Low water level – ”Skimmer” system

Art. 3655 Uses (preferable):
Outside corner (Mitred pair)
Private pools
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13, PN31
PN00 Price group E148
PN04, PN12, PN13, PN31 Price group E151

Note:
 To ensure swimming pool water of hygienic quality, the water is to be treated and disinfected in accordance
with DIN 19643-1 (treatment of water for swimming pools). To prevent fungal attack, the surfacing is to undergo
thorough cleaning once annually, replacing the entire filling of water.

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Pool edge systems in detail
High water level/“Finnish” overflow system - Open channel

3 20 3 3
97 677 97 97

Art. 2200 "B" +0.02

30
Art. 2702 "C"
Water level ±0.00 Art. 3010 "C"

22 28
-0.02

50
Bonded waterproofing
15

50
3

30
25 553
197
3

Reaction resine filler

197

Art. 3107 Watertight concrete

3
197

25 300
3

High water level/“St. Moritz“ system

3
23 97
• The rounded-off pool border is

Swimming pool construction

higher than the pool surrounding. Art. 3010 "C" Water level ±0.00

15
• The water level is approximately
15 34

3
50-60 cm above the pool surroun-
ding.
90
• The water flows over the pool
border, running down the
197

outside and into the overflow

channel, which is flush with the Art. 3215
Art. 3753
pool surrounding.
The overflow is executed either
3

as a shallow, open trough or as

a grate-covered, tiled channel.
585

• Small format tiles are preferable.

• With deference to possible
197

30
erosion, epoxy resin should be
used for filling the joints.

Reaction resin filler

3

25 170 25
25
197

Art. 2641 "B" Art. 3017 Art. 3017

Inclination -0.59
25

Bonded waterproofing
3

Art. 3215
115

Capillary breaking
joint filler
Art. 3103
197
30

3 25
30 147 70 290
3

Watertight concrete
197

25
 Special designs
Therapy pools

In Germany, the design and construction of medi­cinal • As a rule, the therapist’s gallery should run along one
baths is subject to the following basic rules: side of the pool and have a minimum width of 75 cm
• The minimum dimensions for therapy pools are and a minimum depth of 80 cm.
3 x 4 m. • A handrail or ledge must be provided at the edge of
• The minimum water depth is 0.5 m for children and the pool (water level).
0.8 m for adults. • The steps must be at least 60 cm wide. The tread is
• The maximum water depth is 1.35 m. 30 cm with a step height of 0.07 to 0.12 m. A handrail
• 
The pool must have an overflow channel running along must be attached on both sides.
all its sides. Skimmers are not acceptable for hygienic • The maximum slope for ramps is 15 %.
reasons.
• 
The slope of the pool’s floor should ideally be
constant, and should not exceed 4%.

5 2 2 5
123 53 5 48 48 48 53 5

Art. 3161 Art. 3709

+0.09
53 5

53 5
25

1 Capillary breaking
5

Water level ±0.00 joint filler

30

48
2
Swimming pool construction

211

6,5 l/m
48
100

Art. 3660
100

2
48

2
5

2
25

Art. 3709
48
97

2
48

25
3

120 25 192 25
2
48
633
97

337
2
48

25
3

145
2
48
97

2
48

Reaction resin filler

3

Art. 3201
2
48
97

2
48
3

Watertight concrete
48
97

5
53 5

Art.3161
3

Art. 3709
97

48

3 -0.70
10

Polystyrene strip
15
3

Art. 2072 "B" Art. 2200 "B"

97
3

1 2 3 = Elastic joint sealant

97

25 294

26
Special designs
Therapy pools

123 288

+0.13

25
Capillary breaking

97
joint filler

77
75
1
5

Water level ±0.00

30

130
6,5 l/m
100

Art. 3660
2
5

25
97

145 25
3

25 360 25
97

Art. 3753
Art. 3201
3
97

Reaction resin filler

3
97

Watertight concrete
3
97
3

25

3
97

123

3 3

Swimming pool construction

147 147
3

-0.77
97

4
5

Bonded waterproofing Art. 2404 "B"

3
97

260
3

1 2 3 4 = Elastic joint sealant

97

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 Pool edge systems in detail - Fixtures
Pool access steps
15

Colours

47 7
97 19 Material
vilbostone porcelain
stoneware EN 14411-BIa
Applications Pool edge - indoors / outdoors
Art. 3050
Edge tile Actual size see diagrams
PN55, PN56, PN57, PN58 Joints approx 3 mm
Price group E46
Finish uni-coloured
fC Surface | Glaze formed, rough | matt
Calculation unit | Packing Piece | loose in box
Matching wall tiles PRO ARCHITECTURA
15

Underwater edges such as steps or the front edge of the “Fin-

nish” system must be accentuated with a stripe of
47 a different colour (PN04, PN12).
97
97 Depending on requirements, the following colour
Special points combinations are available:
Art. 3051 PN55 = PN04 + PN13 (dark blue and aquamarine)
Edge tile, inside corner PN56 = PN12 + PN13 (black and aquamarine)
PN55, PN56, PN57, PN58 PN57 = PN00 + PN12 (white and black)
Price group E113 PN58 = PN00 + PN04 (white and dark blue)
fC
15

19 7
7 19

Art. 3052
Edge tile, outside corner
PN55, PN56, PN57, PN58
Price group E128
fC
Swimming pool construction

PN55 PN56
= PN04 dark blue = PN12 black
+ PN13 aquamarine + PN13 aquamarine

PN57 PN58
= PN00 white = PN00 white
+ PN12 black + PN04 dark blue

3 3 3 3
97 97 250 297

Art. 2612 "B"

Water level ±0.00 Art. 3010 "C" Art. 3014 "C" Inclination
25
8

Bonded waterproofing
3

Art. 3214 "C" Art. 3215 Art. 3171 or

Art. 3215
160

3 3 Capillary breaking
97 197 joint filler
Reaction
resin filler 38 l/m
Art. 3050 "C"
195

-0.16 173 4 4
30 147 30
15

30
3

Art. 3214 "C" Art. 3103

3

3 3
139

30

97 197 300

Art. 3050 "C"

-0.32 96 112
3
15

30
3

225 208 200

Art. 3214 "C"

3 3
139

97 197
Top concrete layer Watertight concrete
Art. 3050 "C" 25
-0.48
3
30

25
300 300 300 300

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 Pool edge systems in detail - Fixtures
Ladder

50
Colours

vilbostone porcelain
80 197 Material
stoneware EN 14411-BIa
Applications Ladder - indoors / outdoors
Art. 3055 Actual size see diagrams
Ladder
PN00, PN13 Joints approx 3 mm
Price group E102 Finish uni-coloured
fC Surface | Glaze formed | matt
Calculation unit | Packing Piece | loose in box
Matching wall tiles PRO ARCHITECTURA

3 3 3 3
97 97 97 250
Art. 2353 "B"
Water level ±0.00 Art. 3010 "C" Art. 3214 "C" Art. 3014 "C" Art. 3017 Inclination
28

28

Bonded waterproofing
Inclination
15

max. 10%
3

Art. 3171 or
Art. 3215 Capillary breaking
97

273 joint filler

Reaction 39 l/m
3

resin filler
30
300

97

Art. 3103
3

Art. 3201
106 118
97
3
97

80 2 80 19
3

6 97 3 44 3 25
306

Swimming pool construction

97

3
3

156 25
97
3

Art. 3055
97
3
306

97
3
97
3
97
3
306

97
3
97

Art. 3201
3

100 156 25

Watertight concrete

29
 Pool edge systems in detail - Fixtures
Curved and cove base ceramic beading

Colours

275
535

197
197
vilbostone porcelain
5 Material
53 5
27 stoneware EN 14411-BIa
Pool edge - indoors /
Art. 3161 Art. 3121 Applications
outdoors
Curved ceramic beading, r=55 Curved ceramic beading, r=30
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 Actual size see diagrams
PN00 Price group E28 PN00 Price group E16 Joints approx 3 mm
PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E34 PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E21 Finish uni-coloured
Surface | Glaze formed | matt
Calculation unit | Packing Piece | loose in box

275
Matching wall tiles PRO ARCHITECTURA
535

97
97 5
53 5
27

Art. 3162 Art. 3122

Curved ceramic beading Curved ceramic beading
r=55, half length r=30, half length
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
PN00 Price group E26 PN00 Price group E14
PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E28 PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E16
8 195

197
197
5
43 10 5
8
19
Art. 3160 Art. 3120
Cove base ceramic beading, r=45 Cove base ceramic beading, r=20
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Price group E34 PN00 Price group E16
PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E18
Swimming pool construction

97 97

47 47
535

275

Art. 3165 Art. 3125

Curved ceramic beading Curved ceramic beading
Inside corner Inside corner
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
PN00 Price group E76 PN00 Price group E67
PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E81 PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E71
435

8 195

535
10

97 97 47 47 53 5

Art. 3163 Art. 3123 Art. 3164

Cove base ceramic beading Outside Cove base ceramic beading Outside Curved ceramic beading
corner corner Outside corner
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
PN00 Price group E69 PN00 Price group E51 PN00 Price group E59
PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E71 PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E54 PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E71

5
43 43 5
275

5
19 5
19
10 435

5
8 19

27 5

Art. 3166 Art. 3126 Art. 3124

Cove base ceramic beading Inside Cove base ceramic beading Inside Curved ceramic beading
corner corner Outside corner
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Price group E34 PN00 Price group E28 PN00 Price group E34
PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E34 PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E41

30
Pool edge systems in detail - Fixtures
Curved and cove base ceramic beading

5 5 20
53 5 48 300 210

155
Art. 3161 Capillary breaking
Water level ±0.00 Art. 3709 joint filler Art. 2641 "B"
Art. 2641 "B"
-0.035 Inclination

5 53 5 10
Bonded waterproofing

44
23,8 l/m

Art. 3690

110
25
Art. 3709

25
25
104

5
82 25 300

25

Art. 3121 Art. 3709 Art. 3160 Reaction resin filler

-0.51
Watertight concrete
25

412 64 82 30

Top concrete layer

Swimming pool construction

31
 Functional trims for pool surrounding
Ceramic channel in the pool rim

23
Colours

97 197 Material
vilbostone porcelain
stoneware EN 14411-BIa
Applications Pool rim - indoors / outdoors
Art. 3620 Actual size see diagrams
Channel piece
PN00, PN09, PN12, PN31 Joints approx 3 mm
Price group E37 Finish uni
S R10 f B Surface | Glaze formed | matt
Calculation unit | Packing Piece | loose in box
23

CROSSOVER, MY EARTH,
Recommended floor tile PRO ARCHITECTURA,
X-PLANE

97 97

Art. 3622
Channel piece, half length
PN00, PN09, PN12, PN31
3 3 3 3 3 3
Price group E29 97 97 97 97 97
S R10 f B Art. 2200 "B" Art. 3620 "B"
Inclination Inclination
48 5
Bonded waterproofing
23

97 197

Art. 3621 Pool surrounding

Channel piece with outlet concrete construction
PN00, PN09, PN12, PN31
Price group E94
S R10 f B
Swimming pool construction

23

Drainage channel in the pool surrounding

97 97

Art. 3624
Inside corner/Outside corner
PN00, PN09, PN12, PN31
Price group E100
S R10 f B
23

97 197

Art. 3626
End piece
PN00, PN09, PN12, PN31
Price group E81
S R10 f B

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Swimming pool renovation

Thanks to its decades of experience, 225 47

3
47
3
47
3
47
20
47
3
47
3
47
3

Villeroy & Boch Tiles is the competent 125 Capillary breaking

partner for the construction of new Water level ±0.00 joint filler Art. 2706 "B"
-0.02 Inclination

30
and restoration of existing swimming
Bonded waterproofing
pools. Our company offers you a

150
11,7 l/m

100
Art. 3670
consultation and planning service that 25
will assist you in all stages of project

25
implementation. Please talk to the

97
Villeroy & Boch tiles sales representa- 25 225 172

3
tives or to the relevant department
directly.

97
Art. 3201

3
97
Bonded waterproofing

3
97
3
97
3
97
3

When renovating swimming baths, it

97

is often necessary to install a com-

3

25 300
posite seal directly under the tile

Swimming pool construction

covering.
When renovation swimming pools, it often may be necessary
to install a composite seal directly under the tile covering.

3 3 20
97 236 175
Art. 3017
Art. 3010 "C" Art. 2612 "B" Art. 2612 "B"
Water level ±0.00 Inclination
18

25
15

Bonded waterproofing
4

Art. 3171 or
3

Art. 3215
Capillary breaking
joint filler
135
197

34 l/m
30
4

Art. 3215 Art. 3600

65
3

20

90 102
197

20
25 127 192 170

Watertight conrete
3
197

25
300
3

33
 Swimming pool construction
Static systems, movement joints
The pool must be structurally independent of the remain- The following static systems can be used to effect the
ing structure. The structural engineer is re­sponsible for structural separation of the pool from the remaining
selecting the static system. Hisdecision dictates the structure.
arrangement of movement joints around and, where
necessary, within the pool.

Surround formed as single span slab Surround formed as cantilever slab on the Surround formed as cantilever slab on the
pool structure

Waterproofing of movement joints for overflow systems

The movement joint is situated in an area which is Nowadays, pool surrounds are usually waterproofed
exposed to high strain through water. The type of water- with brushable coatings, so-called alternative water-
proofing to be used for the joint depends on the water- proofing, in accordance with ZDB leaflet.
proofing of the pool surround.

Capillary breaking joint filler

Swimming pool construction

Tiles
Thin-bed mortar
Bonded waterproofing
Elastic joint sealant with closed cell rope
Sealing tape
Water level ±0.00 > 150 Sloping screed covered with thermal insulation,
Inclination protective sheet and reinforced screed

Reaction resin filler

Watertight concrete

34
Swimming pool construction
Pool construction
Pools to be clad with tiles are generally made of reinforced After completing the reinforced concrete body of the pool,
concrete as per DIN 1045 / EN 206. in order to verify watertightness, the customer is to fill the
pool with chlorinated water for test purposes to the level
In some cases, pools made of stainless steel, e.g. on pleas- of the rim around the pool (exposed concrete). The out-
ure cruisers, or plastic can also be lined with vitreous tiles. side of freestanding pools should also not be water-
proofed until after the leak test.
The following considerations apply exclusively to rein-
forced waterlight concrete pools. Marking the water level during the leak test provides an
excellently accurate line of reference for positioning the
This can be achieved by: ceramic accessories for the overflow without the need for
• using impermeable concrete or carrying out special additional measurements.
• waterproofing.

Pools made of watertight concrete

The pool is constructed using watertight concrete least 15 cm thick, in the absence of any addi­tional
(concrete with a high level of resistance to water sealing.
penetration) in accordance with DIN 1045 / EN 206 • Optimal compaction of freshly poured concrete by
and based on static calculations. The structure must means of an immersion vibrator.
be kept free of cracks. Instructions for constructing • Appropriate aftertreatment of concrete
pools of watertight concrete are addressed in the (by keeping it moist)
information leaflet entitled “Swimming and bathing • Minimum strength category of concrete: C25/30.

Swimming pool construction

pools made of reinforced concrete” [“Schwimm- und • Minimum overlap of reinforcing rods: 50 mm, in
Badebecken aus Stahlbeton”] published by the special cases, for example such as salt or mineral
German Association for the Recreational and water up to max. 55 mm.
Medicinal Bath Industry [DGfdB]. • For pools intended to be filled with water that
is particularly aggressive to concrete, e.g. salt
The following points should be heeded when water, the bonding agents used should be select-
building the pool: ed on the basis of a water analysis.
• Proper composition of aggregates and according­ly • It is desirable to pour the floor and walls in a single
a low water/cement ratio. operation. Should a construction joint between the
• For practical reasons, pool floors and walls should floor and the walls be necessary, a stop-end joint
be at least 25 cm thick and the upturn behind and/ tape must be inserted.
or in front of the drainage channel should be at

Tiles
Elastic joint sealant
Stop end joint tape
Reinforcement

35
 Swimming pool construction

Pools with composite seal (CS) with ceramic covering

As a technical rule for this type of waterproofing see • Levelling screed as bonded levelling screed in accord-
theleaflet from the ZDB “Ceramic tiles in swimming pool ance with DIN 18560, quality class CT C25 F4
construction - Advice on planning and implementation.”
and DIN 18195-7. This standard is to be replaced by DIN The dimensional accuracy of the backing should corre-
18535 “Waterproofing of tanks and pools”, which is cur- spond with the finished cladding. Considerable uneven-
rently in draft form. ness should be compensated for beforehand with under-
lay waterproof plaster or levelling screed.
Materials used:
• Synthetic mortar mixtures – dry layer thickness The base material must be free of abherents, debris,
min. 2.0 mm dust, binding agents, efflorescence or other contami-
• Reactive resins – dry layer thickness min. 1.0 mm nants that could impair adhesion.

or the minimum layer thicknesses as specified in the Concrete surfaces on the pool walls should be sand-
general building inspectorate test certificates of the blasted.
respective manufacturer must be observed.
Resulting cracks or the movement of existing cracks
Suitable bases should not exceed 0.2 mm unless there is proof that the
• Concrete in accordance with DIN 1405 / EN 206 and relevant sealant is able to bridge larger cracks.
DIN 4227
• Levelling plaster in accordance with DIN 18550, mortar
group PIII

Waterproofing
Swimming pool construction

Is to be carried out according to the general building At structure joints and corners wherever movements are
inspectorate test certificates of the respective manufac- to be expected, the waterproofing should be reinforced
turer. The thickness of the waterproofing depends on the with bonded fabric or sealing collars.
Material used and on the manufacturers‘ specifications.
Pipes are incorporated in the surface waterproofing by
The waterproofing is applied by filling, smoothing, rolling means of a gasket or flange.
or spraying onto the cleaned substrate. As a rule, the Floor drains need a wide flange to take the waterproofing.
waterproofing has to be applied in at least two work
processes in accordance with the manufacturer‘s
instructions.

Levelling coat
Tiles
Tiles Thin-bed mortar
Thin-bed mortar Bonded waterproofing
Bonded waterproofing
Sealing tape in corner
Sealing tape
Elastic joint sealant
Closed cell rope
Closed cell rope
Elastic joint sealant
Insulation strip

Screed Screed

Watertight concrete Watertight concrete

Waterproofing on structure joint Waterproofing at wall/floor joint

36
Swimming pool construction

Pool claddings

In the case of a swimming pool made of impermeable Most serious damage resulting from the failure of the
concrete the tiles are attached by means of the bonded bond between the tiles and the backing is caused by shear
cladding principle. stresses building up in the interface. Shear stress occurs
most often when the “young” concrete is tiled before it
VOB-DIN 18352 “Working with tiles and slabs” applies for has finished shrinking.
bonded cladding in mortar (so-called conventional or thick
bed tiling) Minimum age of the concrete in accordance with DIN 1045
In this connection, see: Leaflet 25.01 of the German
DIN 18157 “Tiling ceramic coverings using the thin bed Association for the Recreational and Medicinal Bath
method” applies for thin bed tiling. Industry [DGfdB] entitled “Shrinkage and swelling of rein-
forced concrete ceilings, influence on the bonding behav-
DIN 18550 “Plaster” applies for screeds, DIN 18560 – Part iour of ceramic coverings” [“Schwinden und Quellen von
3 “The use of screeds – bonded screeds”. Stahlbetondecken, Einfluss auf das Verbundverhalten
keramischer Bekleidungen”] and Leaflet 25.04, “Swimming
If the backing is as level as the finished cladding is expect- and bathing pools made of reinforced concrete”
ed to be, the tiles can be fixed directly to the concrete by [“Schwimm- und Badebecken aus Stahlbeton”]
the thin bed method.

In general, however, it is necessary to compensate for a
certain amount of unevenness. This is done by applying
an underlay of levelling plaster of mortar group III, prefer-
ably pure cement plaster. The limits on flatness deviation
pursuant to Table 3, lines 3 and 6 and, where appropriate,
line 7, of DIN 18202, ‘Tolerances in building construction’,

Swimming pool construction

must be observed. The tiles are laid mainly across the
entire surface of the duly prepared substrate using a suita-
ble C2 thin-bed mortar in accordance with DIN-EN 12004.

Note:
To ensure swimming pool water of hygienic quality, the water is to be treated and disinfected in accordance
with DIN 19643-1 (treatment of water for swimming pools). To prevent fungal attack, the surfacing is to undergo
thorough cleaning once annually, replacing the entire filling of water.

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 Technical aspects of application
Ceramic claddings
In principle all types of tiling belong to one of the Differentiation is necessary with deference to:
following groups: • The properties of the finished cladding
• Bonded claddings • The anticipated stress levels in the cladding
• Floating claddings construction
• The size of sections and the location and
execution of expansion/structural joints.

Bonded claddings

Bonded claddings are based on the principle of frictional following:

connection, i.e. no movement is possible between the • residue and debris such as wood, metal, formwork lube
ceramic tiles and the solid base, much like in a rein­forced or other contaminating layers that could impair adhe-
concrete component. sion
• cracks or efflorescence
The conventional setting method involves the use of bed- • considerable unevenness
ding mortar, while the thin bed method in accor­dance with • too smooth a surface.
DIN 18157 relies on an adhesive to effect the bond. To Movement joints should be positioned at the edges and at
achieve a good bond, the base Material must be free of the existing structural joints.

Concrete
Bonding course
Concrete
Bonded screed
(Levelling course) Concrete Bonding course
Thin-bed mortar Thin-bed mortar Thick-bed mortar
(acc. DIN 18157) (acc. DIN 18157) (Levelling course)
Tiles Tiles Tiles
Swimming pool construction

Bonded claddings

Floating claddings

A floating cladding is when the cladding is separated Unlike bonded claddings, floating claddings should be
from the backing by insulation, foils, oil-impregnated subdivided by movement joints around the borders of
paper or the like in accordance with DIN and/or the ZDB and between individual sections.
leaflet “Composite seals”.

Concrete Concrete Concrete

Separation layer Bonded waterproofing Thermal insulation
(double layer) (acc.w. DIN 18195)
Separation layer
Reinforced screed Separation layer (double layer)
(local distribut. course) (single layer)
Reinforced screed
Thin-bed mortar Reinforced screed (local distribut. course)
(acc. DIN 18157) (burden-sharing course)
Tiles Thin-bed mortar
Thin-bed mortar (acc. DIN 18157)
(acc. DIN 18157)
Tiles
Tiles

Floating claddings

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Technical aspects of application
Ceramic claddings
Floor and wall claddings in wet rooms

Floor claddings which are classified as having a high exposure Pipes and tap fittings that penetrate wall claddings are inte-
to moisture require waterproofing and that the floors slope grated into the surface waterproofing by means of sealing
towards the drains. The slope of the waterproofing layer cor- gaskets.
responds to that of the finished tiling. For ceramic tiles a slope
of 1,5 % is usually sufficient. In showering rooms the floor in See also: ZDB leaflets “Composite seals” and “Swimming
the vicinity of the showers should slope at a 3 % gradient. pool construction”, as well as DIN 18534 “Waterproofing for
indoor applications”, which is currently in draft form.
In this connection, see: German Association for the
Recreational and Medicinal Bath Industry [DGfdB] entitled
“Gradients in floor coverings of swimming pools”
[“Gefälleausbildung in Bodenbelägen von Schwimm­bädern”].
Tiles
Thin-bed mortar
The waterproofing must extend over movement joints. Bonded waterproofing
Sealing tape
Permalastic sealing strips should be used in a loop shape for Edge protection bead
this purpose. (Figure 1) Closed cell rope
Elastic joint sealer

Drains must be fitted e.g. with at least a 30 mm wide flange

and installed with at least 50 mm of overlap by the gasket
Screed Bonded waterproofing
over the grouting materials and screed in order to integrate
these into the surface waterproofing.

For more structural comments on drains and channels, see Watertight concrete

the ZDB guideline “Instructions on producing drains with

composite seals”.

Swimming pool construction

Figure 1: Waterproofing on screed joint

Tiling on cement floors – heated and unheated

In principle, reinforcement of screeds on an insulating layer Structural joints should be taken on in the same width and
is not necessary. Reinforcement is advisable in the case of in the same location.
heated screeds. These screeds are to be divided into sec- The screed sections should also be subdivided at doorways
tions by section boundary joints: in unheated screeds maxi- and wall projections. The heating pipes should not cross the
mum 60 m2 in size with a maximum edge length of 8 m. In section joints in heated screeds where possible. If this
heated screeds maximum 40 m2 in size with a maximum should prove necessary, 300 mm long pipe sleeves should
edge length of 6.5 m. (Figure 2) be used. (Figure 3)
Compact sections should be created wherever possible, For more information, please refer to the ZDB leaflet “Tiling
with aspect ratios not exceeding a maximum of 1:2. on cement floors”.

Heating conductor
Pipe sleeve
Bonded waterproofing
Sealing tape
Closed cell rope
Elastic joint sealant

Figure 2: Movement in heated and unheated floating coverings Figure 3: Movement joint in heated claddings.

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