Swimming pool

construction
 Swimming pool construction

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

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Impressive technology and versatile design: with
the new modular range, we are offering you all the
elements and trims you need for both building
new and renovating existing swimming pools and
wellness facilities. As your contact for ambitious
planning requirements, we accompany you from
the initial idea through to implementation.

Improvements to key components in our range

include, for example:

• Expansion of the trim system for the ”Finnish“

and ”Wiesbaden“ overflow channel and inclu-
sion of trims for the ”Berlin“ overflow channel
• New overflow channels for all systems with a
variable channel size
• New trims for shallow drainage channels in the
pool rim
• Additions to the curved and cove base ceramic
beading system
• Enlargement of the overflow channel volume
and of the outlet openings to increase the outlet
quantity
• Black as new colour alongside white,
aquamarine and dark blue
• New format 10 x 20 cm for PRO ARCHITECTURA
with barefoot B and C slip resistance

Villeroy & Boch tiles also offers you the following

service:
• Individual technical advice for swimming pool
projects (new construction and renovation)
• Design planning
• CAD-supported, structural design of swimming
pools

In combination with modular concepts, such as

PRO ARCHITECTURA and various vilbostone
porcelain stoneware ranges, you have great free-
dom when designing a wide variety of different
swimming pools.

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 Swimming pool construction

Olympic training center, Saarbrücken · Photo: Johannes-Maria Schlorke · Tile range: PRO ARCHITECTURA

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 Swimming pool construction

Aquapark Bruntál, Czech Republic

„Schwimmoper“ indoor swimming pool in Wuppertal, pbr Planungsbüro Rohling AG

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LANDIDYLL Hotel ”Michels“, Schalkenmehren

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

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 Fundamentals of swimming pool construction
Defining the modular dimensions
”das blau“, St. Ingbert · Planner: Berwanger architects, St. Wendel
The line of swimming pool ceramics consists
of modular trims in a nominal length of 200 mm
(197 mm + 3 mm joint) and modular tiles from the
PRO ARCHITECTURA range.
Modular tiles are based on the basic module “M”
(100 mm) and multiples thereof, plus smaller
supplementary dimensions, e.g. 50 mm. The modular
dimensions of our tiles and functional trims are
derived from the factory dimensions plus the joint
width. The smaller the tile/functional trim, the
smaller the joint can be. The resulting modular
dimension will not change. The small format tiles
(10 x 10 cm, 5 x 5 cm and 2.5 x 2.5 cm) are supplied
on ready-to-set sheets. The sheets are available with
the lattice paper attached on the front or back. For
wet areas is required using tiles with lattice paper
on the front only or with glass fibre lattice backing
only.
Lattice paper on front and glass fibre lattice backing
must be specified when placing orders.
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Formats larger than 10 x 10 cm are supplied loose
in the box.
All pool dimensions (rough shell and finished),
fixtures, recesses for inlets and drains must be coor-
dinated. The rough shell planning is made on the
basis of the tile planning. The V&B Fliesen GmbH
tile planning service is free of charge.
Please contact your sales agent or the Planning
Department directly, at
V&B Fliesen GmbH
Objektplanung - Technik + Gestaltung
Herr Marco Warschburger
Rotensteiner Weg
D-66663 Merzig
Tel.: +49 (0)6864 - 81 3245
Fax: +49 (0)6864 - 81 3592
E-Mail: marco.warschburger@vb-fliesen.com
Fundamentals of swimming pool construction
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

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 • The rough shell length is calculated as follows:
is 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 lengh
+ 50 mm.
• The position of the drains:
position from edge = n x 200 mm + 101.5 mm
• The axial spacing of the drains is:
centre distance = n x 200 mm
• The pool depth is calculated by:
Special notes: depth = height of trim + n x 100 mm + 5 mm
Please specify in your order if you require lattice To allow continual and uniform overflow, care must be
paper on the front side of mosaic tiles. taken when laying the pool edge that it is perfectly hori-
zontal and level. According to the German “Guidelines
All system components and trims are made to order for pool construction” deviations in height of +/- 2 mm
for your specific project. 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,
the size of the overflow channels and the water circula-
tion, and should be calculated by a water-treatment
firm. Approx. 2 – 3.5 m can be taken as a general
guideline for the centre distance, depending on the
overflow system. Drain funnels (available from manuf-
acturers of accessories) should be concreted in to com-
pensate for installation tolerances in the drain piping.
Villeroy & Boch tiles supplies drain connectors or
whispering drains to connect the tiles around the
drain to the piping. These should be ordered separa-
tely. As shown in the installation instructions, the
tiler should attach the short connector to the drain
with epoxy resin.
The whispering drain is inserted from above and
secured with a rubber seal.

Drain dimensions in mm
A Art. A B C
3031 115 110 86
3061 75 90 75
3091 155 110 86
3071 125 110 86

Special note:
B Outlet connectors and whispering drains must be
ordered separately.
65
137
72

65
83
100
65
65

170
137
137

72
72

70
65
75

36
65 65 90 90 110
83 83 108 108 120

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

Whispering drain Ø 65 mm Whispering drain Ø 90 mm Whispering drain Ø 90 mm Drain connector
65
75

Flange Ø 83 mm Flange Ø 108 mm Flange Ø 108 mm Ø 100 mm

Plastic, grey Plastic, white Plastic, white Plastic, yellow
65
83

Drain funnel Drain funnel

Connection with whispering drain Connection with drain connector

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Overview of pool edge systems
High water level

Finnish “Pyrmont” system

Art. 3010, Art. 3014, Art. 3600

Uses (preferable):
Outdoor, recreation,
sport and teaching pools

PRO ARCHITECTURA-colours
Article number Material PN00 PN13 PN55 PN56 PN57 PN58 page
„Finnish“ overflow system: ”Pyrmont“ & ”St.Moritz“
Grip trough Art. 3010 Glazed vitreous • • • • 18

Grip trough with outlet Art. 3011 Glazed vitreous • • • • 18

Inside corner Art. 3012 Glazed vitreous • • • • 18

Outside corner Art. 3013 Glazed vitreous • • • • 18

Grating support Art. 3014 Glazed vitreous • • 18

Inside corner Art. 3015 Glazed vitreous • • 18

Outside corner Art. 3016 Glazed vitreous • • 18

Angle grating support Art. 3017 Glazed vitreous • 18

Edge tile Art. 3050 Glazed vitreous • • • • 30

Inside corner Art. 3051 Glazed vitreous • • • • 30

Outside corner Art. 3052 Glazed vitreous • • • • 30

Channel piece Art. 3600 Glazed vitreous • 18

Channel piece Art. 3601 Glazed vitreous • 18

with outlet

Channel piece, Art. 3602 Glazed vitreous • 18

half length

Inside corner Art. 3604 Glazed vitreous • 18

Outside corner Art. 3605 Glazed vitreous • 18

Pool edge
Ladder Art. 3055 Glazed vitreous • • 31

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 Overview of pool edge systems
High water level

“Wiesbaden” system

Art. 3670, Art. 3690, Art. 3680

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

PRO ARCHITECTURA-colours
System trim Article number Material PN00 PN04 PN12 PN13 page
”Wiesbaden” small overflow channel

Channel piece Art. 3670 Glazed vitreous • • • • 22

Channel piece Art. 3671 Glazed vitreous • • • • 22

with outlet

Channel piece, Art. 3672 Glazed vitreous • • • • 22

half length

Inside corner Art. 3674 Glazed vitreous • • • • 22

Outside corner Art. 3675 Glazed vitreous • • • • 22

Channel piece, Art. 3676 Glazed vitreous • • • • 22

left end tile

Channel piece, Art. 3677 Glazed vitreous • • • • 22

right end tile

”Wiesbaden” large overflow channel

Channel piece Art. 3690 Glazed vitreous • • • • 20

Channel piece Art. 3691 Glazed vitreous • • • • 20

with outlet

Channel piece, Art. 3692 Glazed vitreous • • • • 20

half length

Inside corner Art. 3694 Glazed vitreous • • • • 20

Outside corner Art. 3695 Glazed vitreous • • • • 20

Channel piece, Art. 3696 Glazed vitreous • • • • 20

left end tile

Channel piece, Art. 3697 Glazed vitreous • • • • 20

right end tile

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Overview of pool edge systems
High water level

PRO ARCHITECTURA-colours
System trim Article number Material PN00 PN04 PN12 PN13 page
”Wiesbaden” large overflow channel with mosaic recess
Channel piece Art. 3680 Glazed vitreous • • • • 21

Channel piece Art. 3681 Glazed vitreous • • • • 21

with outlet

Channel piece Art. 3682 Glazed vitreous • • • • 21

half length

Inside corner Art. 3694 Glazed vitreous • • • • 21

Outside corner Art. 3685 Glazed vitreous • • • • 21

”Berlin” overflow channel

Art. 3540
Uses (preferable):
Indoor, outdoor, recreation,
fun and hotel pools

”Berlin” overflow channel

Pool running edge Art. 3540 Glazed vitreous • • • • 23

Pool running edge, Art. 3542 Glazed vitreous • • • • 23

half length

Inside corner Art. 3544 Glazed vitreous • • • • 23

Outside corner Art. 3545 Glazed vitreous • • • • 23

Accessories

Whispering drain Art. 3972 Plastic, white 10

Drain connector Art. 3952 Plastic, yellow 10

Whispering drain Art. 3963 Plastic, white 10

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 Overview of pool edge systems
Low water level

“Wiesbaden” system “Therapy” system

Art. 3660, Art. 3630 Art. 3660

Uses (preferable): Uses (preferable):
Indoor, outdoor Therapy pools
and therapy pools

PRO ARCHITECTURA-colours
System trim Article number Material PN00 PN04 PN12 PN13 page
”Wiesbaden” small overflow channel & ”Therapy” system
Channel piece Art. 3660 Glazed vitreous • • • • 25

Channel piece Art. 3661 Glazed vitreous • • • • 25

with outlet

Channel piece, Art. 3662 Glazed vitreous • • • • 25

half length

Inside corner Art. 3664 Glazed vitreous • • • • 25

Outside corner Art. 3665 Glazed vitreous • • • • 25

Channel piece, Art. 3666 Glazed vitreous • • • • 25

left end tile

Channel piece, Art. 3667 Glazed vitreous • • • • 25

right end tile

”Wiesbaden” large overflow channel & ”Therapy“ system

Channel piece Art. 3630 Glazed vitreous • • • • 24

Channel piece Art. 3631 Glazed vitreous • • • • 24

with outlet

Channel piece, Art. 3632 Glazed vitreous • • • • 24

half length

Inside corner Art. 3634 Glazed vitreous • • • • 24

Outside corner Art. 3635 Glazed vitreous • • • • 24

Channel piece, Art. 3636 Glazed vitreous • • • • 24

left end tile

Channel piece, Art. 3637 Glazed vitreous • • • • 24

right end tile

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Overview of pool edge systems
Low water level

System trim Article number Material page
Accessories

Whispering drain Art. 3962 Plastic, white 10

Whispering drain Art. 3963 Plastic, white 10

Whispering drain Art. 3972 Plastic, white 10

Drain connector Art. 3952 Plastic, yellow 10

“Skimmer” system

Art. 3650
Uses (preferable):
Private pools

PRO ARCHITECTURA-colours

PN00 PN04 PN12 PN13 PN31
Pool running edge

Pool running edge Art. 3650 Glazed vitreous • • • • • 26

Pool running edge, Art. 3652 Glazed vitreous • • • • • 26

half length

Inside corner Art. 3654 Glazed vitreous • • • • • 26

Outside corner Art. 3655 Glazed vitreous • • • • • 26

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 Overview of pool edge systems
Curved and cove base ceramic beading

Curved and cove base

ceramic beading

Art. 3120, Art. 3160

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

PRO ARCHITECTURA-colours
System trim Article number Material PN00 PN04 PN12 PN13 page
Small curved ceramic beading

Curved ceramic beading Art. 3121 Glazed vitreous • • • • 32

r=30

Curved ceramic beading Art. 3122 Glazed vitreous • • • • 32

r=30, half length

Curved ceramic beading Art. 3124 Glazed vitreous • • • • 32

Outside corner

Curved ceramic beading Art. 3125 Glazed vitreous • • • • 32

Inside corner

Small cove base ceramic beading

Cove base ceramic beading Art. 3120 Glazed vitreous • • • • 32

r=20

Cove base ceramic beading Art. 3123 Glazed vitreous • • • • 32

Outside corner

Cove base ceramic beading Art. 3126 Glazed vitreous • • • • 32

Inside corner

Large curved ceramic beading

Curved ceramic beading Art. 3161 Glazed vitreous • • • • 32

r=55

Curved ceramic beading Art. 3162 Glazed vitreous • • • • 32

r=55, half length

Curved ceramic beading Art. 3164 Glazed vitreous • • • • 32

Outside corner

Curved ceramic beading Art. 3165 Glazed vitreous • • • • 32

Inside corner

Large cove base ceramic beading

Cove base ceramic beading Art. 3160 Glazed vitreous • • • • 32
r=45

Cove base ceramic beading Art. 3163 Glazed vitreous • • • • 32

Outside corner

Cove base ceramic beading Art. 3166 Glazed vitreous • • • • 32

Inside corner

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Overview of pool edge systems
Channel in the pool rim

Channel in the pool rim

Art. 3620
Uses (preferable):
Drainage channels, pool rims

PRO ARCHITECTURA-colours
System trim Article number Material PN00 PN09 PN12 PN31 page
Ceramic channel in the pool rim
Channel piece Art. 3620 Glazed vitreous • • • • 34

Channel piece Art. 3621 Glazed vitreous • • • • 34

with outlet

Channel piece, Art. 3622 Glazed vitreous • • • • 34

half length

Inside corner/ Art. 3624 Glazed vitreous • • • • 34

Outside corner

End piece Art. 3626 Glazed vitreous • • • • 34

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

Applications Pool edge - indoors / outdoors

Material Glazed / unglazed vitreous
31

31
15

15
Actual size see diagrams
97 197 97 197
Joints approx. 3 mm
Surface formed, rough
Art. 3010 Art. 3011 Finish uni-coloured
Grip trough Grip trough with outlet Glaze matt
PN55, PN56, PN57, PN58 PN55, PN56, PN57, PN58 Packing Piece
Calculation unit Piece

Matching wall tiles Pro Architectura

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Special points Underwater edges such as steps or the front edge of the
97
197 197 “Finnish” system must be accentuated with a stripe of
97
a different colour (PN04, PN12).
Depending on requirements, the following colour
Art. 3012 Art. 3013
Inside corner Outside corner combinations are available:
PN55, PN56, PN57, PN58 PN55, PN56, PN57, PN58 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)

In Germany, “Finnish” overflow systems are expected

to satisfy the following requirements:
• The pool edge must offer something to hold onto
(grip).
1525

40

• The grip must be 15 mm high/deep.

15

15 25
40

25
• The grip must be situated within 100 mm of the
97 197 97 122 vertical wall of the pool.
25
• The rear side of the grip should be as vertical
Art. 3014 Art. 3015 as possible.
Grating support Inside corner • The top of the grip must be accentuated by means of a
PN00, PN13 PN00, PN13 stripe of contrasting colour measuring at least 2.5 cm
across.
• 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 19
7 197
33

Art. 3016 Art. 3017

Outside corner Angle grating support
PN00, PN13 PN00

180 180 PN55 PN56

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

180
65
15 50

65

170 180 180

97

Art. 3602 Art. 3604

Channel piece, Inside corner
half length PN00
PN00
65

197 197

Art. 3605
Outside corner
PN00

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

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

Art. 3017 14 Art. 3214 "B"

Water level ±0.00 Art. 3010 Art. 3215 "C" Art. 3014

25
28

8
Bonded Waterproofing

15
%
Inclination 10

3
3
Art. 3171 or
270 Capillary breaking
Art. 3215
joint filler
97

197
30
3

46,0 l/m
30
97

Art. 3213

5
3

Art. 3600

50
97

Reaction resin filler

30
93 103
3
97

25 338 195 192

3

Watertight concrete
97
3
97

25 300
3

3 3 3 20
97 97 250 175

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

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

6
15

Bonded waterproofing
3
4

Art. 3171 or
Art. 3215 Capillary breaking
25 168
joint filler
97

38 l/m
197

30
3

4 4
147 30
97

Art. 3201 Art. 3103

3
3

30
97

96 113
3

25 225 208
97

Watertight concrete
3
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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 Pool edge systems in detail
High water level/Large overflow channel ”Wiesbaden”

Applications Pool edge - indoors / outdoors

60
Material Glazed / unglazed vitreous
Actual size see diagrams

110
200

Joints approx. 3 mm

30
Surface formed
30 Finish uni-coloured
222 Glaze matt
197
300 Packing Piece
30 8
1
Calculation unit Piece

Art. 3690 Matching wall tiles Pro Architectura

Channel piece
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13

300

155
155 Water level ±0.00 Capillary breaking
joint filler Art. 2612 "B"
60

Art. 2612 "B"

-0.035 Inclination

30
110
200

Bonded waterproofing
30

200
30
23,8 l/m

135
222 Art. 3690
197
300
30 8 25
1 5

25
Art. 3691
Channel piece with outlet
25 300
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
197

Art. 3107
60

3
110

Reaction resin filler

200

30

197

30

222
97 300
30 8
1
Watertight concrete
3

Art. 3692
Channel piece, half length
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
197
3
60

25 300
110
140

30

30

300 222

300
High water level – overflow channel with moulded trims
30 8
1
Uses (preferable):
Art. 3694 Indoor, outdoor, recreation, fun and hotel pools
Inside corner (Mitred pair)
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13

95
300
200

197 197

397 197 197 397

Art. 3695 Art. 3696 Art. 3697

Outside corner (Mitred pair, 4 part) Channel piece, Channel piece,
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 left end tile right end tile
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13

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 Pool edge systems in detail
High water level/Large overflow channel „Wiesbaden“ with mosaik recess

Applications Pool edge - indoors / outdoors

60
Material Glazed / unglazed vitreous
9
Actual size see diagrams

110
200

Joints approx. 3 mm
30
Surface formed
30 Finish uni-coloured
222 Glaze matt
197

21
291 Packing Piece
18
Calculation unit Piece

Art. 3680 Matching wall tiles Pro Architectura

Channel piece
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13

300

155 155 Capillary breaking

Water level ±0.00
60

joint filler Art. 2612 "B" Art. 2612 "B"

9 -0.035

23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 24
Inclination
110

30
3
200

30

2
Bonded waterproofing

2
30

2
222

135
197
Art. 3680 2 23,8 l/m
291
21
2
18
25
2

Art. 3681
2

25
Channel piece with outlet
2

PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13

2

25 300
2
2
2
2
60

Art. 3753
9
110
200

30

30 Reaction resin filler

222

97 291
21
18

Watertight concrete
Art. 3682
Channel piece, half length
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
60
110
140

30

30 25 300

300 222

300
30 8
1

High water level – overflow channel with moulded trims

Art. 3694
Inside corner (Mitred pair) Uses (preferable):
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 Indoor, outdoor, recreation, fun and hotel pools

95
300
200

197
197

397 197
197 397

Art. 3685
Outside corner (Mitred pair, 4 part)
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13

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 Pool edge systems in detail
High water level/Small overflow channel ”Wiesbaden”

Applications Pool edge - indoors / outdoors

Material Glazed / unglazed vitreous

45
150

Actual size see diagrams

78
27 Joints approx. 3 mm
30
Surface formed
197 147 Finish uni-coloured
30 225 Glaze matt
18
Packing Piece
Calculation unit Piece
Art. 3670
Channel piece
Matching wall tiles Pro Architectura
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13

116
3 3 3 20 3 3 3
45

225 47 47 47 47 47 47 47
150

78

125
27

Capillary breaking
Water level ±0.00 joint filler Art. 2706 "B"
30
-0.02 Inclination
147

30
197
30 8 225
1
Bonded waterproofing

150
11,7 l/m
Art. 3671

100
Art. 3670
Channel piece with outlet 25
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
5

25
97

25 225
45

3
78
150

27

97

Art. 3201
30
147
3

97
30 8 225
1
97

Reaction resin filler

Art. 3672
Channel piece, half length
3

PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13

97
3

Watertight concrete
45

97
78
105

27

30
225 147
97

30 8 225
1
3

Art. 3674
Inside corner (Mitred pair)
97

PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13

3

25 300

225
170
150

High water level – overflow channel with moulded trims

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

397 197 197 397

Art. 3675
Outside corner (Mitred pair, 4 part)
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN 13

Art. 3676 Art. 3677

Channel piece, Channel piece,
left end tile right end tile
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13

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 Pool edge systems in detail
High water level/Overflow channel ”Berlin“

Applications Pool edge - indoors / outdoors

Material Glazed / unglazed vitreous
100

25 55 45
125 Actual size see diagrams
35
Joints approx. 3 mm
25

197 25
Surface formed
80 Finish uni-coloured
25
130
Glaze matt
Packing Piece
Art. 3540 Calculation unit Piece
Pool running edge
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Matching wall tiles Pro Architectura
25 55 45
100

125

35
25

3 3
35 300
25
97 80
25 30
1 Art. 3540 Art. 2248 "B"
Water level ±0.00
Art. 3017 Inclination

25
Art. 3542
Pool running edge, half length

6
Bonded waterproofing
97
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13

3
Art. 3103 or
Art. 3171 Capillary breaking
3

Art. 3103 joint filler

197
97

38 l/m
30
4

125
25 55 45

147 4 30
125

35 Art. 3103
25

25
97

30 3
130
80
25
130
3

Art. 3213
Art. 3544 Reaction resin filler
Inside corner
97

96 113
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
113 208
3
97

Watertight concrete
100

3
97

197 197
3

Art. 3545 25 300

97

Outside corner
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
3

High water level – overflow channel with moulded trims

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

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

Applications Pool edge - indoors / outdoors

Material Glazed vitreous
Actual size see diagrams
123
150

Joints approx. 3 mm
27
Surface formed
29 Finish uni-coloured
197 166 Glaze matt
30 225 Packing Piece
Calculation unit Piece
Art. 3630
Channel piece Matching wall tiles Pro Architectura
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13

487
5
112
5 3 3 20 3
35 147 147 147 147
123
150

Art. 3650
27

Art. 2405 "B"

29
197 166
100
30 225 Bonded waterproofing

Art. 3631
260

Channel piece with outlet

PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Capillary breaking
160

23 joint filler
6

Water level ±0.00 Art. 3107

25
123

112
150

27

18,7 l/m
150

150
29
166 Art. 3630
97
30 225
5

25

Art. 3632 25
Channel piece, half length 200
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
197

25 225

Art. 3107

Watertight concrete
3
123
150

Reaction resin filler

27

197

29
225
166
30 225

Art. 3634
3

Inside corner (Mitred pair)

PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
25 300

170
225

Low water level – overflow channel with moulded trims

150

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

397 197 197 397

Art. 3635
Outside corner (Mitred pair, 4 part)
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13

Art. 3636 Art. 3637

Channel piece, Channel piece,
left end tile right end tile
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13

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

Applications Pool edge - indoors / outdoors

Material Glazed vitreous
100

105
Actual size see diagrams
30

Joints approx. 3 mm
25
75

Surface formed
25
197
94 Finish uni-coloured
26
145 Glaze matt
Packing Piece
Art. 3660 Calculation unit Piece
Channel piece
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 Matching wall tiles Pro Architectura

75
100

337
105
30

5 3 20 3
25

35 147 147 147

75

197 25
94 Art. 3650
26 Art. 2405 "B"
145

100
Bonded waterproofing
Art. 3661
Channel piece with outlet
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Capillary breaking
99
Art. 3107 joint filler

75
5

Water level ±0.00

30

25
105
100

30

6,5 l/m
100

100
25
75

25
Art. 3660
97 94
26
5

145
25
25
Art. 3662 120 25
Channel piece, half length
197

PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13

Art. 3107 Watertight concrete

3
105
130

Reaction resin filler

30

25

197
75

25
145 94
26
145

Art. 3664
3

Inside corner (Mitred pair)

25 300
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13

Low water level – overflow channel with moulded trims

50

145 Uses (preferable):

Indoor, outdoor, recreation, fun and hotel pools
100

197 197

Art. 3665
Outside corner (Mitred pair)
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13

Art. 3666 Art. 3667

Channel piece, Channel piece,
left end tile right end tile
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13

25
 Pool edge systems in detail
Low water level | Pool edge piece

Applications Pool edge - indoors / outdoors

Material Glazed / unglazed vitreous
100

35
Actual size see diagrams

25
Joints approx. 3 mm

40
Surface formed
35 Finish uni-coloured
197
Glaze matt
155 Packing Piece
25 180 Calculation unit Piece

Matching wall tiles Pro Architectura

Art. 3650
Pool running edge
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13, PN31
35
25
100

40

35

97 155
25 180

Art. 3652
Pool running edge, half length 5
35 Art.2200 "B"
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13, PN31
100

Art. 3650
35

5
25
40

Skimmer according
manufacturers
145 Water level ±0.00 instructions
197

155
180 35 25
180

Art. 3654
3

Inside corner (Mitred pair)

PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13, PN31
Art. 3201
197
100

197 197

Art. 3655
Outside corner (Mitred pair) Low water level – ”Skimmer” system
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13, PN31
Uses (preferable):
Private pools

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

Art. 2702 "C"

30
Water level ±0.00 Art. 3010

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
higher than the pool surround. Art. 3010 Water level ±0.00

15
• The water level is approximately
34

3
50-60 cm above the pool surround.
• The water flows over the pool
border, running down the
outside and into the overflow
197

channel, the top of which is flush

with the pool surround. Art. 3215
Art. 3753
The overflow is executed either
as a shallow, open trough or as
3

a grate-covered, tiled, channel.

• Small format tiles are preferable.
585

• With deference to possible

erosion, epoxy resin should be
197

30
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

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 Special designs
Therapy pools

In Germany, the design and construction of medi­ • The pool must have an overflow channel on at
cinal baths is subject to the following basic rules: least one side and one end.
• The minimum dimensions for therapy pools are • As a rule, the therapist’s gallery should run along
3 x 4 m. one side of the pool and have a minimum width
• The minimum water depth is 0.5 m for children of 75 cm and a minimum depth of 80 cm.
and 0.8 m for adults. • A handrail or ledge must be provided at the edge
• The maximum water depth is 1.35 m. of the pool (water level).
• The pool must have an overflow channel running • The steps must be at least 60 cm wide.
along all its sides. Skimmers are not acceptable for • The maximum slope for ramps is 15 %.
hygienic 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. 3709
Art. 3161
+0.09
53 5

5 53 5
25

1 Capillary breaking
5

Water level ±0.00 joint filler

30

97
211

6,5 l/m
100

Art. 3060
100

2
5

97
25

Art. 3201
97

25
3

120 25 192 25
97
633
97

337
3

25
3

145
97
97

Reaction resin filler

3

97
97

Art. 3201
3

Watertight conrete
3

97
97

5
53 5

Art.3161
3

Art. 3350 (cut)

19 5 43
97

3 -0.70
10

Polystyrene strip
3

15

Art. 3120 Art. 2200 "B"

97
3

1 2 3 = Elastic joint sealant

97

25 294

28
Special designs
Therapy pools

123 288

+0.13

25
Capillary breaking

97
joint filler

77
75
5 1
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
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

Applications Pool edge - indoors / outdoors

Material Glazed / unglazed vitreous
15

Actual size see diagrams

Joints approx. 3 mm
Surface formed, rough
47 7
97 19 Finish uni-coloured
Glaze matt
Packing Piece
Art. 3050 Calculation unit Piece
Edge tile
PN55, PN56, PN57, PN58 Matching wall tiles Pro Architectura

Special points Underwater edges such as steps or the front edge of the
“Finnish” system must be accentuated with a stripe of
a different colour (PN04, PN12).
15

Depending on requirements, the following colour

combinations are available:
47 PN55 = PN04 + PN13 (dark blue and aquamarine)
97
97 PN56 = PN12 + PN13 (black and aquamarine)
PN57 = PN00 + PN12 (white and black)
Art. 3051 PN58 = PN00 + PN04 (white and dark blue)
Edge tile, inside corner
PN55, PN56, PN57, PN58 In Germany, “Finnish” overflow systems are expected
to satisfy the following requirements:
• The pool edge must offer something to hold onto
(grip).
• The grip must be 15 mm high/deep.
15

• The grip must be situated within 100 mm of the

vertical wall of the pool.
• The rear side of the grip should be as vertical
19 7
7 19 as possible.
• The top of the grip must be accentuated by means of a
stripe of contrasting colour measuring at least 2.5 cm
Art. 3052 across.
Edge tile, outside corner • The slope of the washover incline must be max. 10 %,
PN55, PN56, PN57, PN58 and the surface finish must answer the description of
slip resistance category C.

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
62 97 250 297

24 Art. 2121 "B" or

Water level ±0.00 Art. 3010 Art. 3014 Art. 2122 "B"
Inclination
25
8

Bonded waterproofing
Art. 3213
3

Art. 3246 "C" Art. 3171 or

Art. 3215
160

3 3 3 Kapillarsperre
97 97 97 158
38 l/m
Art. 3050 "C"
195

-0.16 4 4
30 147 30
15

30
3

Art. 3246 "C" Art. 3103

97

3 3 3 Reaction resin filler

30

97 97 97 300
3

Art. 3050 "C"

-0.32
39

96 112
3
15

30
3

213 208 200

Art. 3246 "C"
97

3 3 3
97 97 97 25
Top concrete layer Watertight concrete
3

Art. 3050 "C"

-0.48
39
3
30

25
300 300 300 250

30
 Pool edge systems in detail - Fixtures
Ladder

Applications Ladder - indoors / outdoors

50
Material Glazed vitreous
Actual size see diagrams
Joints approx. 3 mm
Surface formed
197
Finish uni-coloured
80 Glaze matt
Packing Piece
Art. 3055 Calculation unit Piece
Ladder
Matching wall tiles PRO ARCHITECTURA

3 3 3 3
97 97 97 250
Art. 2353 "B"
Water level ±0.00 Art. 3010 Art. 2702 "C"Art. 3014 Art. 3017 Inclination
28

28

Bonded waterproofing
Inclination
15

max. 10%
3

Art. 3171 or
272 Art. 3215 Capillary breaking
joint filler
97

39 l/m
3

30
300

Reaction resin filler

97

Art. 3103
3

Art. 3201
106 118
97
3
97

80 2 80 19
3

6 97 3 44 3 25
306

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

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

Applications Pool edge - indoors / outdoors

Material Glazed vitreous
Actual size see diagrams

275
535
197 Joints approx. 3 mm
Surface formed
197
5
Finish uni-coloured
53 5
27 Glaze matt
Packing Piece
Art. 3161 Art. 3121 Calculation unit Piece
Curved ceramic beading Curved ceramic beading
r=55 r=30 Matching wall tiles PRO ARCHITECTURA
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13

275
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
535

275

53 5 27 5

Art. 3164 Art. 3124

Curved ceramic beading Curved ceramic beading
Outside corner Outside corner
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13

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
8 195

197
197
5
43 10 5
8
19
Art. 3160 Art. 3120
Cove base ceramic beading Cove base ceramic beading
r=45 r=20
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
435

8 195
10

97 97 47 47

Art. 3163 Art. 3123

Cove base ceramic beading Cove base ceramic beading
Outside corner Outside corner
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13

5
43 43 5
5
19 5
19
10 435

5
8 19

Art. 3166 Art. 3126

Cove base ceramic beading Cove base ceramic beading
Inside corner Inside corner
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13

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 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"
5 53 5 10

-0.035 Inclination

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

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 Functional trims for pool surrounds
Ceramic channel in the pool rim

Applications Pool rim - indoors / outdoors

23
Material Glazed vitreous
Actual size see diagrams
Joints approx. 3 mm
Surface formed
97 197 Finish uni-coloured
Glaze matt
Packing Piece
Art. 3620 Calculation unit Piece
Channel piece
PN00, PN09, PN12, PN31 Matching wall tiles PRO ARCHITECTURA
23

97 97

Art. 3622
Channel piece, half length
PN00, PN09, PN12, PN31 3 3 3 3 3 3
97 97 97 97 97

Art. 2200 "B" Art. 3620 "B"

Inclination Inclination
48 5
23

Bonded waterproofing

97 197

Art. 3621 Pool surrounding

Channel piece with outlet
PN00, PN09, PN12, PN31
concrete construction
23

97 97

Art. 3624
Inside corner/Outside corner
PN00, PN09, PN12, PN31
23

97 197

Art. 3626
End piece
PN00, PN09, PN12, PN31

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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,

97

it is often necessary to install a

3

25 300
composite seal directly under the
tile 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 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
97

joint filler
135

34 l/m
3

30
97

Art. 3213 Art. 3600

50
3

30
97

92 102
20
3

25 125 194 170

97

Watertight conrete
3
97
3
97

25
300
3

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 Technical aspects of application for swimming pools
Static systems, movement joints
The pool must be structurally independent of the
remaining structure. The structural engineer is
re­sponsible for selecting the static system. His
decision dictates the arrangement of movement
joints around and, where necessary, within the pool.
Surround formed as single span slab Surround formed as cantilever slab on the
pool
Waterproofing of movement joints for overflow systems
The movement joint is situated in an area which is
exposed to high strain through water. The type of
water-proofing to be used for the joint depends on
the waterproofing of the pool surround.
Water level ±0.00
Reaction resin filler
Watertight concrete
36
The following static systems can be used to effect
the structural separation of the pool from the
remaining structure.
Surround formed as cantilever slab on the
structure
Nowadays, pool surrounds are usually water-
proofed with brushable coatings, so-called alternati-
ve waterproofing, in accordance with ZDB leaflet.
Capillary breaking joint filler
Tiles
Thin-bed mortar
Bonded waterproofing
Elastic joint sealant with closed cell rope
Sealing tape
> 150 Sloping screed covered with thermal insulation,
Inclination protective sheet and reinforced screed
Technical aspects of application for swimming pools
Pool construction
Pools to be clad with tiles are generally made of rein-
forced concrete as per DIN 1045.
In some cases, pools made of stainless steel, e.g.
on pleasure cruisers, or plastic can also be lined with
vitreous tiles.
The following considerations apply exclusively to
reinforced waterlight concrete pools.
This can be achieved by:
• using impermeable concrete or
• waterproofing.
Pools made of watertight concrete
The pool is made of impermeable concrete in accor-
dance with DIN 1045 and the structural analysis.
The concrete must be and remain free of cracks.
The following points should be heeded when
building the pool:
• Proper composition of aggregates and according­
ly a low water/cement ratio.
• For practical reasons, pool floors and walls should
be at least 25 cm thick and the upturn behind and/
or in front of the drainage channel should be at
least 15 cm thick, in the absence of any addi­tional
sealing.
• Optimal compaction of freshly poured concrete by
means of an immersion vibrator.
Tiles
Elastic joint sealant
Stop end joint tape
Reinforcement
After completing the reinforced concrete body of the
pool, in order to verify watertightness, the customer
is to fill the pool with chlorinated water for test
purposes to the level of the rim around the pool
(exposed concrete). The outside of freestanding pools
should also not be waterproofed until after the leak
test.
Marking the water level during the leak test provides
an excellently accurate line of reference for
positioning the ceramic accessories for the overflow
without the need for carrying out special additional
measurements.
• Appropriate aftertreatment of concrete
(by keeping it moist)
• Minimum strength category of concrete: B25.
• Minimum overlap of reinforcing rods: 5 cm.
• For pools intended to be filled with aggressive
water, e.g. salt water, the bonding agents used
should be selected on the basis of a water
analysis.
• It is desirable to pour the floor and walls in a
single operation. Should a construction joint
between the floor and the walls be necessary,
a stop-end joint tape must be inserted.
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 Technical aspects of application for swimming pools
Pool construction
Pools with composite seal (CS) with ceramic covering
As a technical rule for this type of waterproofing see
the leaflet from the ZDB “Ceramic tiles in swimming
pool construction - Advice on planning and imple-
mentation.” and DIN 18195-7.
Materials used:
• Synthetic mortar mixtures – dry layer thickness with underlay waterproof plaster or levelling screed.
min. 2.0 mm
• Reactive resins – dry layer thickness min. 1.0 mm
or the minimum layer thicknesses as specified in
the general building inspectorate test certificates of
the respective manufacturer must be observed.
Suitable bases
• Concrete in accordance with DIN 1405
and DIN 4227
•U
 nderlay waterproof plaster in accordance with
DIN 18550, mortar group P III
Waterproofing
Is to be carried out according to the general building
inspectorate test certificates of the respective manu-
facturer. The thickness of the waterproofing depends
on the material used and on the manufacturers‘
specifications.
The waterproofing is applied by filling, smoothing,
rolling or spraying onto the cleaned substrate. As a
rule, the waterproofing has to be applied in at least
two work processes in accordance with the manu-
facturer‘s instructions.
Tiles
Thin-bed mortar
Bonded waterproofing
Sealing tape
Closed cell rope
Elastic joint sealant
Screed
Watertight concrete
Waterproofing on structure joint
38
•L
 evelling screed as bonded levelling screed in
accordance with DIN 18560, quality ZE 20
The dimensional accuracy of the backing should
correspond with the finished cladding. Considerable
unevenness should be compensated for beforehand
The base material must be free of abherents, debris,
dust, binding agents, efflorescence or other conta-
minants that could impair adhesion.
Concrete surfaces on the pool walls should be sand-
blasted.
Resulting cracks or the movement of existing cracks
should not exceed 0.2 mm unless there is proof that
the relevant sealant is able to bridge larger cracks.
At structure joints and corners wherever movements
are to be expected, the waterproofing should be
reinforced with bonded fabric or sealing collars.
Pipes are incorporated in the surface waterproofing
by means of a gasket or flange.
Floor drains need a wide flange to take the water-
proofing.
Levelling coat
Tiles
Thin-bed mortar
Bonded waterproofing
Sealing tape in corner
Elastic joint sealant
Closed cell rope
Insulation strip
Screed
Watertight concrete
Waterproofing at wall/floor joint
Technical aspects of application for swimming pools
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 must be free of the following:
frictional connection, i.e. no movement is possible • residue and debris such as wood, metal, formwork
between the ceramic tiles and the solid base, much lube or other contaminating layers that could
like in a rein­forced concrete component. impair adhesion
• cracks or efflorescence
The conventional setting method involves the use of • considerable unevenness
bedding mortar, while the thin bed method in accor­ • too smooth a surface.
dance with DIN 18157 relies on an adhesive to effect Movement joints should be positioned at the edges
the bond. To achieve a good bond, the base material and at 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

Floating claddings

A floating cladding is when the cladding is separated

from the backing by insulation, foils, oil-impregnated
paper or the like in accordance with DIN 18195.

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 for swimming pools
Ceramic claddings

Pool claddings

In the case of a swimming pool made of imperme-
able concrete the tiles are attached by means of the
BONDED CLADDING principle.
VOB-DIN 18352 “Working with tiles and slabs”
applies for bonded cladding in mortar (so-called
conventional or thick bed tiling)
DIN 18157 “Tiling ceramic coverings using the thin
bed method” applies for thin bed tiling.
DIN 18550 “Plaster” applies for screeds, DIN 18560 –
Part 3 “The use of screeds – bonded screeds”.
If the backing is as level as the finished cladding is
expected to be, the tiles can be fixed directly to the
concrete by 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 waterproof plaster of mortar
group III, preferably pure cement plaster. The tiles are
attached to the prepared backing with a thin bed of
hydraulic mortar in accordance with DIN 18156, Part 2.
When fixing the tiles directly on to the shotcrete with
a cement-based mortar, the back of the vitreous tiles
must first be powdered lightly with cement or coated
with cement-based grout.
Most serious damage resulting from the failure of the
bond between the tiles and the backing is caused by
shear stresses building up in the interface. Shear
stress occurs most often when the “young” concrete
is tiled before it has finished shrinking.

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.

40
Technical aspects of application for swimming pools
Ceramic claddings

Floor and wall claddings in wet rooms

Tiles
Floor claddings which are classified as having a Thin-bed mortar
high exposure to moisture require waterproofing Bonded waterproofing
Sealing tape
and that the floors slope towards the drains. Ths
Edge protection bead
slope of the waterproofing layer corresponds to that Closed cell rope
of the finished tiling. For ceramic tiles a slope of 1 – Elastic joint sealer

2 % is usually sufficient. In showering rooms the

floor in the vicinity of the showers should slope at
a 3% gradient. Screed Bonded waterproofing

The waterproofing must extend over movement
joints. Permalastic sealing strips should be used for
this purpose. (Figure 1) Watertight concrete

Drains are to be integrated into the surface water-
Figure 1: Waterproofing on screed joint
proofing by means of a flange or gasket. (Figure 2)

Screed Glass fibre fabric collar

The level of the floor at the transition between wet Bonded waterproofing Reinforcing collar

and dry rooms can be the same. The transition Thin-bed mortar Polymer concrete collar
Tiles
should, however, not lie within the splash area and
the rooms should be separated by a door. The floor inclined inclined
of the wet room should slope sufficiently towards
the drain.

Pipes and tap fittings that penetrate wall claddings
are integrated into the surface waterproofing by
means of a press-on flange.

Figure 2: Waterproofing connection at drain

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 Technical aspects of application for swimming pools
Ceramic claddings
Ceramic tiles on underfloor heating
Screeds on an insulating layer and heated screeds
should be reinforced. These screeds are to be divi-
ded into sections by section boundary joints: in
unheated screeds maximum 60 m2 in size with a
maximum edge length of 8 m and in heated screeds
maximum 40 m2 in size with a maximum edge
length of 6.5 m. Compact sections should be crea-
Movement in heated and unheated floating coverings
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ted wherever possible. Structural joints should be
taken on in the same width and in the same location.
The screed sections should also be subdivided at
doorways and wall projections. The heating pipes
should not cross the section joints in heated screeds
where possible. If this should prove necessary,
300 mm long pipe sleeves should be used.
Heating conductor
Pipe sleeve
Bonded waterproofing
Sealing tape
Closed cell rope
Elastic joint sealant
Movement joint in heated claddings.
Pro Architectura Colours
Glazed vitreous EN 14411-BIb · Walls and floors Neutral Line
Glazed porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa · Walls and floors
PN00 z
white

PN01 r PN09 z PN05 z

green grey 25% yellow

PN02 r PN10 r PN06 t

dark green grey 50% orange

PN03 r PN11 r PN07 r

blue grey 75% red

PN04 r PN12 r PN08 r

dark blue black dark red

vilbostone porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa · Floors

GRANIFLOOR

911H 913H 913M 913D

PN80 PN81 PN82 PN83 PN84

Glazed vitreous EN 14411-BIb / Glazed porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa · Walls and floors
aquamarine turquoise emerald 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

medium

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

dark

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

vilbostone porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa · Floors

PN85 PN86 PN87 PN88 PN89 PN90 PN91 PN92 PN93

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Pro Architectura Overview of products
1 Glazed vitreous 2 Glazed porcelain stoneware

2.5 x 2.5 cm 2.5 x 2.5 cm 5 x 5 cm 5 x 5 cm

Art. 3753 2 Art. 3945 2 Art. 3709 1 Art. 3845 1

~ S R9 ~ S R10 f B L ~ S R9 ~ S R10 f B

10 x 10 cm 10 x 10 cm 10 x 10 cm 10 x 20 cm
Art. 3201 1 Art. 3245 1 Art. 3246 1 Art. 3213 1

L~ ~ S R10 f B ~fC L~fB

10 x 20 cm 10 x 20 cm 10 x 30 cm 15 x 15 cm
Art. 3214 1 Art. 3215 1 Art. 3350 1 Art. 3103 1

L~fC L~ L~ L~

20 x 20 cm 20 x 20 cm 30 x 30 cm 30 x 60 cm
Art. 3217 1 Art. 3107 1 Art. 3181 1 Art. 3365 2 *

L~fB L~ L~ }~

60 x 60 cm Multi-purpose trims 1
Art. 3366 2 *
2 x 10 cm 2 x 10 cm
Art. 3297 Art. 3294

}~ ~

Shower tray construction system Sinus 1 Functional trims 1

10 x 10 cm 2 x 10 cm 2 x 10 cm
10 x 10 cm 10 x 10 cm Art. 3293 Art. 3295 Art. 3296
Art. 3007 Art. 3009

S R10 f B z
~ ~

Sinus 1 5 x 10 cm 5 x 5 cm 10 x 10 cm 5 x 10 cm 5 x 10 cm 5 x 5 cm 5 x 10 cm 5 x 10 cm 10 x 10 cm
Art. 3570 Art. 3571 Art. 3572 Art. 3585 Art. 3586 Art. 3587 Art. 3573 Art. 3574 Art. 3575

10 x 10 cm 5 x 10 cm 10 x 10 cm 5 x 10 cm 10 x 10 cm
Art. 3588 Art. 3589 Art. 3592 Art. 3593 Art. 3594 10 x 10 cm 5 x 5 cm 5 x 5 cm
Art. 3576 Art. 3577 Art. 3578

~ S R10 f B z S R10 f B z S R10 f B z

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 vilbostone unglazed porcelain stoneware

2.5 x 2.5 cm 5 x 5 cm 10 x 10 cm 15 x 15 cm
Art. 2702 Art. 2706 Art. 2200 Art. 2405

~ ~ ~ ~
S R10 S R10 S R10 S R10
fC fB fB fB

15 x 15 cm 15 x 15 cm 15 x 15 cm 15 x 15 cm
Art. 2404 Art. 2215 GRANIFLOOR Art. 2217 GRANIFLOOR Art. 2219 GRANIFLOOR

~ ~ ~ ~
S R10 S R10 S R11 S R12 V4
fB fB fB fB

20 x 20 cm 20 x 20 cm 20 x 20 cm 20 x 20 cm
Art. 2248 Art. 2604 Art. 2600 Art. 2252

GRANIFLOOR GRANIFLOOR

~ ~ ~ ~
S R10 S R10 S R10 S R11
fB fB fB fB

20 x 20 cm 30 x 30 cm 30 x 30 cm 30 x 60 cm
Art. 2253 Art. 2213 Art. 2214 Art. 2216

GRANIFLOOR
GRANIFLOOR GRANIFLOOR
~ ~
S R12 V4 S R10 ~ }~
fB fA S R9 S R9

60 x 60 cm Shower tray construction Shower tray construction system

Art. 2014 system
5 x 5 cm 5 x 5 cm 10 x 10 cm 10 x 10 cm
Art. 2731 Art. 2765 Art. 2607 Art. 2609

5 x 5 cm
~ Art. 2772 ~
}~ S R10 S R10
S R9 GRANIFLOOR fB fB

10 x 15 cm  * = EU Ecolabelled products
10 x 10 cm Art. 2498
Art. 2072 L = One glazed edge
2 x 10 cm ~ = Frostproof in acc. with DIN EN ISO 10545-12
Art. 2074
10 x 20 cm S R9, S R10, S R11, S R12 V4 =
2 x 10 cm Art. 2495
Art. 2073 Anti-slip in workshop areas
f A, B, C = Anti-slip in barefoot areas
r t z = Wear resistance group (EN ISO-10545-7)
~ S R10 f B ~ S R10 f B V = Surface seal

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 Notes

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