Pool Tiles High Point How Strong are Glass Pool Tiles?

There are many materials that pool tiles are made from to satisfy the many tastes that people have. One of the most common materials that are used in pool tiles is glass. Yet many people are unsure about getting glass pool tiles. High Point residents might be under the impression that glass tiles would not be strong and be easy to cracking and breaking, but this is not true. In fact, glass that are used in pool tiles are very strong, and they are strong in many other ways besides being broken and cracked by force.

Glass Tiles do not Break Easily

Glass has always had the reputation of looking strong, but with enough force it can shatter. This is not the same for pool tiles. High Point residents should know that the smaller area of glass the harder it is to break, and pool tiles are not large. The most common way to see glass incorporated into pool tiles is when they are used in glass mosaic tiles. These pools tiles are made up of a bunch of smaller pieces of glass, that often make up a picture or design to look at. There are larger panels of glass that are turned into tiles, but these tiles are not often used in or around pools.

Glass is Strong Against Heat and Light Damage

One of the most important aspects of pool tiles that homeowners and manufactures have to be cognizant of is the fact that the sun can damage some materials. This is why some materials are not appropriate to be made into pool tiles. High Point residents should understand that one factor that needs to be taken into consideration is the heat from outside and the sun. The other important aspect that can change pool tiles over time is exposure to certain sun rays. This can cause the materials to break down or become discolored.

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