I am also installing Porcini travertine pavers as my pool decking. We have chosen a dark Pebble Tec finish for the interior of the pool, I believe the color is Black pearl or Black marble. I am so overwhelmed about chosing a water line tile that is natural and doesn't interfere with the lagoon look we are trying to create. Any opinions on pebble tile or river rock tile. I don't want shiny ceremic tile!!
Thanks.
Aug 18, 2008
Swimming Pool Tile & Travertine by: Susan
Thanks for contacting me.
I have had two clients recently who have used travertine pavers and had to make the decision about pool tiles. Both turned out great.
A large part of your decision should be what color the interior of the pool will be.
Some interior colors are more blue-green, while others are more blue. Once client decided on the blue-green interior and chose a tile that was a pale blue with some tan running through it. It looked very nice. The other client chose more of a Caribbean blue, and chose a rather solid cobalt blue. It looks beautiful!
See if you can get a sample of the interior color, along with the travertine, and hold them with the possible tiles. I agree....the travertine has enough interest that you don't want the tile to be too busy.
