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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 overfow channel and inclu-
sion of trims for the Berlin overfow channel
New overfow 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 overfow 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.
Rehazenter, Luxembourg Architects: m3 architectes s.a. - Dell, Linster, Lucas, Luxembourg Photo: Weber, Luxembourg Tile range: PRO ARCHITECTURA
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Swimming pool construction
Olympic training center, Saarbrcken Photo: Johannes-Maria Schlorke Tile range: PRO ARCHITECTURA
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Olympic training center, Saarbrcken Photo: Johannes-Maria Schlorke Tile range: PRO ARCHITECTURA
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Swimming pool construction
Schwimmoper indoor swimming pool in Wuppertal, pbr Planungsbro Rohling AG
Aquapark Bruntl, Czech Republic
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Schwimmoper indoor swimming pool in Wuppertal, pbr Planungsbro Rohling AG Fron Badeland, Norway Photo: www.imagephoto.no
Aquapark Bruntl, Czech Republic LANDIDYLL Hotel Michels, Schalkenmehren
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Dening the modular dimensions
Fundamentals of swimming pool construction
Formats larger than 10 x 10 cm are supplied loose
in the box.
All pool dimensions (rough shell and nished),
xtures, 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-fiesen.com
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 bre lattice backing
only.
Lattice paper on front and glass bre lattice backing
must be specied when placing orders.
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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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200 200 200 200 200
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197
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197
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197
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197
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Position from edge = n x 200 + 101,5 mm
Rough shell = n x 200 + 126,5 mm
Finished dimension = n x 200 + 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 dimension = Finished dimension + 2 x 25 mm
Fundamentals of swimming pool construction
The (nominal) length of the functional trims (200 mm)
determines a basic linear division for the dimensions
of the pool in multiples of 200 mm. As in masonry, this
is a break dimension and an additional joint must be
included.
The fnished length of the pool is therefore calculated
as follows: fnished length = n x 200 mm + 3 mm
The rough shell length is calculated as follows:
Rough shell length = nished length + 2 x construction
thickness of walls
The walls are made of plaster, mortar and tiles =
generally 25 mm.
The rough shell length is therefore the nished 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:
depth = height of trim + n x 100 mm + 5 mm
To allow continual and uniform overfow, care must be
taken when laying the pool edge that it is perfectly hori-
zontal and level. According to the German Guidelines
for pool construction deviations in height of +/- 2 mm
are acceptable.
Special notes:
Please specify in your order if you require lattice
paper on the front side of mosaic tiles.
All system components and trims are made to order
for your specic project.
das blau, St. Ingbert Planner: Berwanger architects, St. Wendel
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B
10
7
2
6
5
1
3
7
108
90
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6
120
110
7
2
6
5
1
3
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65
83
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5
7
5
83
65
7
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83
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65 90
108
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7
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7
0
Drain funnel
Drain funnel
Drains
Connection with drain connector
The number of drains depends on the size of the pool,
the size of the overfow channels and the water circula-
tion, and should be calculated by a water-treatment
rm. Approx. 2 3.5 m can be taken as a general
guideline for the centre distance, depending on the
overfow 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
Art. A B C
3031
115 110 86
3061
75 90 75
3091
155 110 86
3071
125 110 86
Special note:
Outlet connectors and whispering drains must be
ordered separately.
Fundamentals of swimming pool construction
Art. 3972
Whispering drain 90 mm
Flange 108 mm
Plastic, white
Art. 3952
Drain connector
100 mm
Plastic, yellow
Art. 3962
Whispering drain 65 mm
Flange 83 mm
Plastic, grey
Art. 3963
Whispering drain 90 mm
Flange 108 mm
Plastic, white
Connection with whispering drain
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Overview of pool edge systems
High water level
PRO ARCHITECTURA-colours
Article number Material PN00 PN13 PN55 PN56 PN57 PN58 page
Finnish overow system: Pyrmont & St.Moritz
Grip trough Art. 3010 Glazed vitreous 18

Channel piece Art. 3600 Glazed vitreous 18

Grip trough with outlet Art. 3011 Glazed vitreous 18

Channel piece Art. 3601 Glazed vitreous 18
with outlet
Inside corner Art. 3012 Glazed vitreous 18

Channel piece, Art. 3602 Glazed vitreous 18
half length
Outside corner Art. 3013 Glazed vitreous 18

Inside corner Art. 3604 Glazed vitreous 18

Grating support Art. 3014 Glazed vitreous 18

Angle grating support Art. 3017 Glazed vitreous 18

Inside corner Art. 3015 Glazed vitreous 18

Edge tile Art. 3050 Glazed vitreous 30

Outside corner Art. 3016 Glazed vitreous 18

Inside corner Art. 3051 Glazed vitreous 30

Outside corner Art. 3052 Glazed vitreous 30

Outside corner Art. 3605 Glazed vitreous 18

Ladder Art. 3055 Glazed vitreous 31

Pool edge
Finnish Pyrmont system
Art. 3010, Art. 3014, Art. 3600
Uses (preferable):
Outdoor, recreation,
sport and teaching pools
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Overview of pool edge systems
PRO ARCHITECTURA-colours
System trim Article number Material PN00 PN04 PN12 PN13 page
Wiesbaden small overow channel
Channel piece Art. 3670 Glazed vitreous 22

Channel piece Art. 3690 Glazed vitreous 20

Channel piece Art. 3671 Glazed vitreous 22
with outlet
Channel piece Art. 3691 Glazed vitreous 20
with outlet
Channel piece, Art. 3672 Glazed vitreous 22
half length
Channel piece, Art. 3692 Glazed vitreous 20
half length
Inside corner Art. 3674 Glazed vitreous 22
Inside corner Art. 3694 Glazed vitreous 20
Outside corner Art. 3675 Glazed vitreous 22
Outside corner Art. 3695 Glazed vitreous 20
Channel piece, Art. 3676 Glazed vitreous 22
left end tile
Channel piece, Art. 3696 Glazed vitreous 20
left end tile
Channel piece, Art. 3677 Glazed vitreous 22
right end tile
Channel piece, Art. 3697 Glazed vitreous 20
right end tile
Wiesbaden system
Art. 3670, Art. 3690, Art. 3680
Uses (preferable):
Indoor, outdoor, recreation,
fun and hotel pools

Wiesbaden large overow channel
High water level
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Overview of pool edge systems
PRO ARCHITECTURA-colours
System trim Article number Material PN00 PN04 PN12 PN13 page
Wiesbaden large overow 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
Whispering drain Art. 3972 Plastic, white 10

Drain connector Art. 3952 Plastic, yellow 10
Whispering drain Art. 3963 Plastic, white 10
Pool running edge Art. 3540 Glazed vitreous 23
Inside corner Art. 3544 Glazed vitreous 23
Outside corner Art. 3545 Glazed vitreous 23
Pool running edge, Art. 3542 Glazed vitreous 23
half length
Berlin overow channel
Art. 3540
Uses (preferable):
Indoor, outdoor, recreation,
fun and hotel pools

Accessories

Berlin overow channel
High water level
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Overview of pool edge systems
Wiesbaden system
Art. 3660, Art. 3630
Uses (preferable):
Indoor, outdoor
and therapy pools
Therapy system
Art. 3660
Uses (preferable):
Therapy pools
Low water level
PRO ARCHITECTURA-colours
System trim Article number Material PN00 PN04 PN12 PN13 page
Wiesbaden small overow channel & Therapy system
Channel piece Art. 3660 Glazed vitreous 25

Channel piece Art. 3630 Glazed vitreous 24

Channel piece Art. 3661 Glazed vitreous 25
with outlet
Channel piece Art. 3631 Glazed vitreous 24
with outlet
Outside corner Art. 3635 Glazed vitreous 24

Channel piece, Art. 3662 Glazed vitreous 25
half length
Channel piece, Art. 3632 Glazed vitreous 24
half length
Channel piece, Art. 3636 Glazed vitreous 24
left end tile
Inside corner Art. 3664 Glazed vitreous 25

Inside corner Art. 3634 Glazed vitreous 24

Channel piece, Art. 3637 Glazed vitreous 24
right end tile
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 overow channel & Therapy system
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Overview of pool edge systems
Skimmer system
Art. 3650
Uses (preferable):
Private pools
Low water level

System trim Article number Material page
Accessories
PRO ARCHITECTURA-colours
PN00 PN04 PN12 PN13 PN31
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


Pool running edge
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
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Overview of pool edge systems
PRO ARCHITECTURA-colours
System trim Article number Material PN00 PN04 PN12 PN13 page
Small curved ceramic beading
Large cove base ceramic beading

Small cove base ceramic beading

Large curved ceramic beading
Curved ceramic beading Art. 3121 Glazed vitreous 32
r=30
Cove base ceramic beading Art. 3120 Glazed vitreous 32
r=20
Cove base ceramic beading Art. 3160 Glazed vitreous 32
r=45
Curved ceramic beading Art. 3161 Glazed vitreous 32
r=55
Curved ceramic beading Art. 3122 Glazed vitreous 32
r=30, half length

Cove base ceramic beading Art. 3123 Glazed vitreous 32
Outside corner

Cove base ceramic beading Art. 3163 Glazed vitreous 32
Outside corner


Curved ceramic beading Art. 3162 Glazed vitreous 32
r=55, half length

Curved ceramic beading Art. 3124 Glazed vitreous 32
Outside corner

Cove base ceramic beading Art. 3126 Glazed vitreous 32
Inside corner
Cove base ceramic beading Art. 3166 Glazed vitreous 32
Inside corner
Curved ceramic beading Art. 3164 Glazed vitreous 32
Outside corner

Curved ceramic beading Art. 3165 Glazed vitreous 32
Inside corner
Curved ceramic beading Art. 3125 Glazed vitreous 32
Inside corner
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
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Overview of pool edge systems
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

PRO ARCHITECTURA-colours
System trim Article number Material PN00 PN09 PN12 PN31 page
Ceramic channel in the pool rim
Channel in the pool rim
Channel in the pool rim
Art. 3620
Uses (preferable):
Drainage channels, pool rims
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4
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7
2
5
2
5
97
1
5
1
5
17
0 19
7
1
80
1
5
5
06
5
1
80 1
80
6
5
2
5
9
7 12
2
4
0
1
5
2
5
1
9
7 1
9
7
1
70
1
80
9
7
6
5
5
0
1
5
19
7
3
3
2
0
1
97 1
70
18
0
94
6
5
5
0
1
5
1
97 197
6
5
1
97
3
1
97
1
5
1
97
3
1
97
1
5
3
1
9
7 97
1
97 19
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High water level/Finnish overow system
Pool edge systems in detail
Art. 3014
Grating support
PN00, PN13
Art. 3600
Channel piece
PN00
Art. 3604
Inside corner
PN00
Art. 3010
Grip trough
PN55, PN56, PN57, PN58
Art. 3015
Inside corner
PN00, PN13
PN55
= PN04 dark blue
+ PN13 aquamarine
PN57
= PN00 white
+ PN12 black
PN56
= PN12 black
+ PN13 aquamarine
PN58
= PN00 white
+ PN04 dark blue
Art. 3016
Outside corner
PN00, PN13
Art. 3602
Channel piece,
half length
PN00
Art. 3017
Angle grating support
PN00
Art. 3011
Grip trough with outlet
PN55, PN56, PN57, PN58
Art. 3601
Channel piece
with outlet
PN00
Art. 3605
Outside corner
PN00
Art. 3012
Inside corner
PN55, PN56, PN57, PN58
Art. 3013
Outside corner
PN55, PN56, PN57, PN58
Applications
Material
Actual size
Joints approx.
Surface
Finish
Glaze
Packing
Calculation unit
Matching wall tiles
Special points
Pool edge - indoors / outdoors
Glazed / unglazed vitreous
see diagrams
3 mm
formed, rough
uni-coloured
matt
Piece
Piece
PRO ARCHITECTURA
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).
Depending on requirements, the following colour
combinations are available:
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 overfow 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.
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
as possible.
The top of the grip must be accentuated by means of a
stripe of contrasting colour measuring at least 2.5 cm
across.
The slope of the washover incline must be max. 10 %,
and the surface nish must answer the description of
slip resistance category C.
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Art. 3103 Art. 3201
96 113
Art. 3010
97
3
97
3
250
3
175
20
38 l/m
0.00
Art. 3014
Art. 3017
Art. 2612 "B" Art. 2612 "B"
Inclination
Art. 3171 or
Art. 3215
4
147
4
30
3
0
3
1
9
7
3
6
2
5
Water level
25 168
25
300
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
4
1
5
1
8
30
25 225 208
Watertight concrete
Bonded waterproofing
Capillary breaking
joint filler
25 300
270
25 338 195
Art. 3600
Art. 3010
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
1
5
2
8
192
97
3
97
3
97
3
250
3
97
3
97
3
14
3
97
3
Art. 3213
Art. 3014
0.00
5
Art. 3017
Art. 3214 "B"
Art. 3215 "C"
Inclination 10%
Art. 3171 or
Art. 3215
93 103
3
0
5
0
1
9
7
3
8
2
5
30
Water level
30
46,0 l/m
Watertight concrete
Reaction resin filler
Capillary breaking
joint filler
Bonded Waterproofing
High water level/Finnish overow system
Pool edge systems in detail
High water level - overow channel with moulded trims
Uses (preferable):
Indoor, outdoor, recreation, fun and hotel pools
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197
300
6
0
2
0
0
30
222
1
1
0
3
0
18
30
1
55
197
300
6
0
2
0
0
30
222
1
1
0
3
0
18
30
300
6
0
30
222
1
1
0
3
0
18
30
2
0
0
97
1
1
0
30
3
0
1
4
0
30
0
3
00
2
22
18
3
0
6
0
9
5
3
97 3
97
1
97
19
7 1
97
2
0
0
1
97
3
00
High water level/Large overow channel Wiesbaden
Pool edge systems in detail
155
25 300
300
2
5
1
3
5
3
0
Art. 3690
Art. 2612 "B"
Art. 2612 "B"
3
1
9
7
3
1
9
7
3
1
9
7
5
2
0
0
Art. 3107
0.00
-0.035
Capillary breaking
joint filler
Inclination
25 300
Water level
25
23,8 l/m
Bonded waterproofing
Watertight concrete
Reaction resin filler
Art. 3690
Channel piece
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3691
Channel piece with outlet
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3692
Channel piece, half length
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3694
Inside corner (Mitred pair)
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3695
Outside corner (Mitred pair, 4 part)
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3696
Channel piece,
left end tile
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3697
Channel piece,
right end tile
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Applications
Material
Actual size
Joints approx.
Surface
Finish
Glaze
Packing
Calculation unit
Matching wall tiles
Pool edge - indoors / outdoors
Glazed / unglazed vitreous
see diagrams
3 mm
formed
uni-coloured
matt
Piece
Piece
PRO ARCHITECTURA
High water level overow channel with moulded trims
Uses (preferable):
Indoor, outdoor, recreation, fun and hotel pools
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291
6
0
2
0
0
30
222
3
0
1
1
0
21
197
9
18
155
291
6
0
2
0
0
30
222
3
0
1
1
0
21
197
9
18
291
6
0
30
222
3
0
1
1
0
21
9
18
2
0
0
97
1
1
0
30
3
0
1
4
0
30
0
3
00
2
22
18
3
0
6
0
2
0
0
197
197 197
197
397 397
95
300
Pool edge systems in detail
155
300
2
5
1
3
5
3
0
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
4
Art. 3753
Art. 3680
Art. 2612 "B"
Art. 2612 "B"
25 300
0.00
-0.035
Capillary breaking
joint filler
Inclination
25 300
Water level
25
23,8 l/m
Bonded waterproofing
Reaction resin filler
Watertight concrete
Art. 3680
Channel piece
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3681
Channel piece with outlet
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3682
Channel piece, half length
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3694
Inside corner (Mitred pair)
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3685
Outside corner (Mitred pair, 4 part)
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Applications
Material
Actual size
Joints approx.
Surface
Finish
Glaze
Packing
Calculation unit
Matching wall tiles
Pool edge - indoors / outdoors
Glazed / unglazed vitreous
see diagrams
3 mm
formed
uni-coloured
matt
Piece
Piece
PRO ARCHITECTURA
High water level overow channel with moulded trims
Uses (preferable):
Indoor, outdoor, recreation, fun and hotel pools
High water level/Large overow channel Wiesbaden with mosaik recess
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1
5
0
30
1
47
30
22
5
7
8
19
7
18
2
7
4
5
11
6
1
5
0
3
0
14
7
3
0
2
25
7
8
1
97
1
8
2
7
4
5
30
1
47
30
22
5
7
8
18
2
7
4
5
1
5
0
97
22
5
30
1
47 22
5
1
0
5
1
8
3
0
7
8
2
7
4
5
1
5
0
1
97
19
7 19
7
19
7
39
7 3
97
2
25 17
0
High water level/Small overow channel Wiesbaden
Pool edge systems in detail
Art. 3201
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
5
1
5
0
225 47
3
47
3
47
3
47
20
47
3
47
3
47
3
125
2
5
1
0
0
3
0
Art. 3670
25 225
Art. 2706 "B" 0.00
-0.02
Inclination
Capillary breaking
joint filler Water level
25 300
25
11,7 l/m
Bonded waterproofing
Watertight concrete
Reaction resin filler
Art. 3670
Channel piece
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3671
Channel piece with outlet
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3672
Channel piece, half length
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3674
Inside corner (Mitred pair)
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3675
Outside corner (Mitred pair, 4 part)
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN 13
Art. 3676
Channel piece,
left end tile
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3677
Channel piece,
right end tile
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Applications
Material
Actual size
Joints approx.
Surface
Finish
Glaze
Packing
Calculation unit
Matching wall tiles
Pool edge - indoors / outdoors
Glazed / unglazed vitreous
see diagrams
3 mm
formed
uni-coloured
matt
Piece
Piece
PRO ARCHITECTURA
High water level overow channel with moulded trims
Uses (preferable):
Indoor, outdoor, recreation, fun and hotel pools
23
1
0
0
1
97
13
0
2
5
3
5
25
80
1
2
5
5
5
25
4
5
2
5
13
0
2
5
35
25
8
0
1
2
5
5
5
2
5
4
5
2
5
1
0
0
9
7
1
30
2
5
3
5
2
5
80
1
2
5
5
5
25
4
5
2
5
1
30
19
7 1
97
1
0
0
High water level/Overow channel Berlin
Pool edge systems in detail
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
25 300
30
Art. 3103
Art. 3103
113 208
38 l/m
Art. 3213
0.00
Art. 3540
Art. 3017
Art. 2248 "B"
Art. 3103 or
Art. 3171
Inclination
4
147
4
30
96 113
3
0
3
1
9
7
3
6
2
5
Water level
4
1
2
5
4
35
3
300
3
Bonded waterproofing
Watertight concrete
Reaction resin filler
Capillary breaking
joint filler
Art. 3540
Pool running edge
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3542
Pool running edge, half length
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3544
Inside corner
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3545
Outside corner
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Applications
Material
Actual size
Joints approx.
Surface
Finish
Glaze
Packing
Calculation unit
Matching wall tiles
Pool edge - indoors / outdoors
Glazed / unglazed vitreous
see diagrams
3 mm
formed
uni-coloured
matt
Piece
Piece
PRO ARCHITECTURA
High water level overow channel with moulded trims
Uses (preferable):
Indoor, outdoor, recreation, fun and hotel pools
24
16
6
2
9
1
5
0
1
97
3
0
1
2
3
2
25
2
7
11
2
5
16
6
2
9
1
5
0
1
97
3
0
1
2
3
2
25
2
7
1
66
29
30
1
2
3
22
5
2
7 1
5
0
9
7
22
5
30
29
1
66 22
5
1
5
0
1
2
3
2
7
17
0
22
5
1
5
0
1
97
1
97 19
7
1
97
3
97 3
97
Low water level/Large overow channel Wiesbaden
Pool edge systems in detail
Art. 3630
Channel piece
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3631
Channel piece with outlet
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3632
Channel piece, half length
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3634
Inside corner (Mitred pair)
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3635
Outside corner (Mitred pair, 4 part)
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3636
Channel piece,
left end tile
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3637
Channel piece,
right end tile
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Applications
Material
Actual size
Joints approx.
Surface
Finish
Glaze
Packing
Calculation unit
Matching wall tiles
Pool edge - indoors / outdoors
Glazed vitreous
see diagrams
3 mm
formed
uni-coloured
matt
Piece
Piece
PRO ARCHITECTURA
25 300
2
5
1
5
0
2
5
3
1
9
7
3
1
9
7
5
1
5
0
1
6
0
1
0
0
2
3
6
487
2
6
0
112
25 225
Art. 3107
Art. 3107
0.00
Art. 3650
Art. 3630
Art. 2405 "B"
200
25
35
5
147
3
147
3
147
20
147
3
Water level
18,7 l/m
Bonded waterproofing
Capillary breaking
joint filler
Watertight concrete
Reaction resin filler
Low water level overow channel with moulded trims
Uses (preferable):
Indoor, outdoor, recreation, fun and hotel pools
25
25
94
1
0
0
1
97
2
5
1
45
1
0
5
26
3
0
7
5
7
5
1
0
0
2
5
9
4
19
7
2
5
14
5
1
0
5
2
6
3
0
7
5
2
5
9
4
2
5
14
5
1
0
5
2
6
3
0
7
5
1
0
0
9
7
1
45
1
3
0
2
5
94
2
5
1
45
1
0
5
26
3
0
7
5
19
7 19
7
50
1
45
1
0
0
Low water level/Small overow channel Wiesbaden
Pool edge systems in detail
Art. 3660
Channel piece
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3661
Channel piece with outlet
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3662
Channel piece, half length
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3664
Inside corner (Mitred pair)
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3665
Outside corner (Mitred pair)
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3666
Channel piece,
left end tile
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3667
Channel piece,
right end tile
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Applications
Material
Actual size
Joints approx.
Surface
Finish
Glaze
Packing
Calculation unit
Matching wall tiles
Pool edge - indoors / outdoors
Glazed vitreous
see diagrams
3 mm
formed
uni-coloured
matt
Piece
Piece
PRO ARCHITECTURA
2
5
1
0
0
2
5
25 300
Art. 3107
75
35
5
147
3
147
20
147
3
337
6,5 l/m
0.00
Art. 3660
Art. 3650
Art. 2405 "B"
Art. 3107
3
1
9
7
3
1
9
7
5
1
0
0
3
0
5
9
9
1
0
0
25
120 25
Water level
Bonded waterproofing
Capillary breaking
joint filler
Watertight concrete
Reaction resin filler
Low water level overow channel with moulded trims
Uses (preferable):
Indoor, outdoor, recreation, fun and hotel pools
26
1
9
7
1
0
0
1
5
5
1
8
0
2
5
4
0
3
5
2
5
3
5
1
5
5
1
8
0
2
5
4
0
3
5
2
5
3
5
1
0
0
9
7
2
5
4
0
3
5
1
5
5
1
8
0
1
8
0
3
5
2
5
1
4
5
1
9
7
1
0
0
1
9
7
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 lling of water.
Pool edge systems in detail
Low water level | Pool edge piece
Art. 3201
0.00
Art. 3650
Art.2200 "B"
3
1
9
7
3
1
9
7
5
1
0
0
35
5
Water level
Skimmer according
manufacturers
instructions
Art. 3650
Pool running edge
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13, PN31
Art. 3652
Pool running edge, half length
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13, PN31
Art. 3654
Inside corner (Mitred pair)
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13, PN31
Art. 3655
Outside corner (Mitred pair)
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13, PN31
Applications
Material
Actual size
Joints approx.
Surface
Finish
Glaze
Packing
Calculation unit
Matching wall tiles
Pool edge - indoors / outdoors
Glazed / unglazed vitreous
see diagrams
3 mm
formed
uni-coloured
matt
Piece
Piece
PRO ARCHITECTURA
Low water level Skimmer system
Uses (preferable):
Private pools
27
High water level/Finnish overow system - Open channel
High water level/St. Moritz system
Pool edge systems in detail
3
1
9
7
3
1
9
7
3
1
9
7
3
1
5
25 300
Art. 3010
2
2
2
8
3
0
5
0
Art. 3107
97
3
677
20
97
3
97
3
5
0
3
0
+0.02
Art. 2200 "B"
0.00
-0.02
Art. 2702 "C"
25 553
Water level
Bonded waterproofing
Reaction resine filler
Watertight concrete
Art. 3753
Art. 3103
Art. 2641 "B"
Art. 3215
Art. 3010
Art. 3017 Art. 3017
Art. 3215
25
25
170
25
30
3
147 70 290
25
3
0
1
1
5
2
5
1
9
7
3
1
9
7
3
1
9
7
3
1
9
7
3
1
9
7
3
1
5
0.00
5
8
5
-0.59
23
3
97
Inclination
Water level
30
3
4
Capillary breaking
joint filler
Bonded waterproofing
Reaction resin filler
Watertight concrete
The rounded-off pool border is
higher than the pool surround.
The water level is approximately
50-60 cm above the pool surround.
The water fows over the pool
border, running down the
outside and into the overfow
channel, the top of which is fush
with the pool surround.
The overfow is executed either
as a shallow, open trough or as
a grate-covered, tiled, channel.
Small format tiles are preferable.
With deference to possible
erosion, epoxy resin should be
used for lling the joints.
28
145
25
Art. 3709
Art. 3201
2
5
1
0
0
Art. 3201
25
120 25 192 25
2
1
1
2
5
6
3
3
337
25
294
Art. 3161
1
5
1
0
4
3
5
5
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
5
123
5
48
2
48
2
48
5
6,5 l/m
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
5
1
0
0
3
0
5
Art. 3350 (cut)
3
Art.3161
1
9
0.00
2
Art. 3060
1
+0.09
-0.70
Water level
1 2 3
Art. 3120 Art. 2200 "B"
5
3
5
5
3
5
5
5
3
5
53
5
53
5
Watertight conrete
Reaction resin filler
Capillary breaking
joint filler
Polystyrene strip
= Elastic joint sealant
The pool must have an overfow channel on at
least one side and one end.
As a rule, the therapists gallery should run along
one side of the pool and have a minimum width
of 75 cm and a minimum depth of 80 cm.
A handrail or ledge must be provided at the edge
of the pool (water level).
The steps must be at least 60 cm wide.
The maximum slope for ramps is 15 %.
In Germany, the design and construction of medi-
cinal baths is subject to the following basic rules:
The minimum dimensions for therapy pools are
3 x 4 m.
The minimum water depth is 0.5 m for children
and 0.8 m for adults.
The maximum water depth is 1.35 m.
The pool must have an overfow channel running
along all its sides. Skimmers are not acceptable for
hygienic reasons.
The slope of the pools foor should ideally be
constant, and should not exceed 4%.
Special designs
Therapy pools
29
5
1
2
3
2
5
3
147
3
147
Art. 3753
Art. 3201
25 360 25
288 123
260
75
6,5 l/m
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
5
1
0
0
3
0
5
9
7
25 145
7
7
2
5
2
5
1
3
0
3
4
2
1
0.00
+0.13
-0.77
Art. 3660
Capillary breaking
joint filler
Water level
1 2 3 4
Watertight concrete
Reaction resin filler
Bonded waterproofing
= Elastic joint sealant
Art. 2404 "B"
Special designs
Therapy pools
30
1
5
1
9
7 4
7
9
7
9
7
1
5
4
7
9
7
1
9
7 1
9
7
1
5
Art. 3050
Edge tile
PN55, PN56, PN57, PN58
Art. 3051
Edge tile, inside corner
PN55, PN56, PN57, PN58
Art. 3052
Edge tile, outside corner
PN55, PN56, PN57, PN58
158
4
147
4
30
Art. 3103
213 208 200
300 300 300
25
250
3
0
3
3
9
3
9
7
31
5
3
0
3
3
9
3
9
7
31
5
97
3
97
3
97
3
300
97
3
97
3
97
3
25
97
3
97
3
97
3
1
6
0
3
0
Art. 3010
30
62 97
3
24
3
250
3
297
3
3
0
3
1
9
5
3
8
2
5
38 l/m
Art. 3213
0.00
-0.16
-0.32
Art. 3246 "C"
Art. 3050 "C"
-0.48
Art. 3050 "C"
Art. 3050 "C"
Art. 3246 "C"
Art. 3246 "C"
Art. 2122 "B"
Art. 3014
Art. 3171 or
Art. 3215
Inclination
Art. 2121 "B" or
96 112
Water level
Kapillarsperre
Top concrete layer Watertight concrete
Bonded waterproofing
Reaction resin filler
Pool access steps
Pool edge systems in detail - Fixtures
Applications
Material
Actual size
Joints approx.
Surface
Finish
Glaze
Packing
Calculation unit
Matching wall tiles
Special points
Pool edge - indoors / outdoors
Glazed / unglazed vitreous
see diagrams
3 mm
formed, rough
uni-coloured
matt
Piece
Piece
PRO ARCHITECTURA
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).
Depending on requirements, the following colour
combinations are available:
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 overfow 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.
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
as possible.
The top of the grip must be accentuated by means of a
stripe of contrasting colour measuring at least 2.5 cm
across.
The slope of the washover incline must be max. 10 %,
and the surface nish must answer the description of
slip resistance category C.
PN55
= PN04 dark blue
+ PN13 aquamarine
PN57
= PN00 white
+ PN12 black
PN56
= PN12 black
+ PN13 aquamarine
PN58
= PN00 white
+ PN04 dark blue
31
1
9
7
5
0
8
0
Ladder
Pool edge systems in detail - Fixtures
80
2
80 19
6
3
97
3
44
3
25
156 25
100 156
25
Art. 3201
Art. 3201
Art. 3010
30
106 118
272
97
3
97
3
97
3
250
3
Art. 3055
Art. 3103
39 l/m
Art. 2702 "C"
Art. 3014
Art. 2353 "B"
Art. 3017 0.00 Inclination
Art. 3171 or
Art. 3215
Inclination
max. 10%
Water level
3
0
6
3
0
6
3
0
6
3
0
0
2
8
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
1
5
2
8
Bonded waterproofing
Reaction resin filler
Capillary breaking
joint filler
Watertight concrete
Art. 3055
Ladder
Applications
Material
Actual size
Joints approx.
Surface
Finish
Glaze
Packing
Calculation unit
Matching wall tiles
Ladder - indoors / outdoors
Glazed vitreous
see diagrams
3 mm
formed
uni-coloured
matt
Piece
Piece
PRO ARCHITECTURA
32
1
9
7
5
3
5
5
3
5
1
9
7
5
2
7
5
2
7
5
3
5
5
3
5 9
7
5
2
7
9
7
5
2
7
5
3
5
53
5
27
5
5
2
7
5
3
5
9
7
9
7
5
2
7
4
7
4
7
1
9
7
5
4
3
1
0
1
9
7
8
5
1
9
8
1
9
5
5
4
3
9
7
9
7
1
0
5
1
9
8
4
7
4
7
4
3
5
4
3
5
1
0
5
4
3
8
5
1
9
5
1
9
5 1
9
Art. 3161
Curved ceramic beading
r=55
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3160
Cove base ceramic beading
r=45
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3163
Cove base ceramic beading
Outside corner
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3166
Cove base ceramic beading
Inside corner
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3162
Curved ceramic beading
r=55, half length
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3164
Curved ceramic beading
Outside corner
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3165
Curved ceramic beading
Inside corner
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Curved and cove base ceramic beading
Pool edge systems in detail - Fixtures
Art. 3121
Curved ceramic beading
r=30
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3120
Cove base ceramic beading
r=20
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3123
Cove base ceramic beading
Outside corner
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3126
Cove base ceramic beading
Inside corner
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3122
Curved ceramic beading
r=30, half length
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3124
Curved ceramic beading
Outside corner
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Art. 3125
Curved ceramic beading
Inside corner
PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13
Applications
Material
Actual size
Joints approx.
Surface
Finish
Glaze
Packing
Calculation unit
Matching wall tiles
Pool edge - indoors / outdoors
Glazed vitreous
see diagrams
3 mm
formed
uni-coloured
matt
Piece
Piece
PRO ARCHITECTURA
33
2
5
Art. 3709
155
25
Art. 3690
25
Art. 3161
Art. 3709
2
5
Art. 3121 Art. 3709 Art. 3160
104
412 64 82 30
2
5
1
1
0
4
4
82
5
25 300
5
48
5
300 210
20
0.00
-0.035
-0.51
Art. 2641 "B"
Art. 2641 "B"
Capillary breaking
joint filler
Inclination
Water level
5
1
0
53
5
5
3
5
23,8 l/m
Bonded waterproofing
Reaction resin filler
Watertight concrete
Top concrete layer
Curved and cove base ceramic beading
Pool edge systems in detail - Fixtures
34
9
7
1
9
7
2
3
9
7 9
7
2
3
1
9
7
9
7
2
3
4
8 5
1
9
7
2
3
9
7
9
7 9
7
2
3
Art. 3620
Channel piece
PN00, PN09, PN12, PN31
Art. 3624
Inside corner/Outside corner
PN00, PN09, PN12, PN31
Art. 3621
Channel piece with outlet
PN00, PN09, PN12, PN31
Art. 3626
End piece
PN00, PN09, PN12, PN31
Art. 3622
Channel piece, half length
PN00, PN09, PN12, PN31
Art. 3620 "B" Art. 2200 "B"
Inclination Inclination
3
97
3
97
3
97
3
97
3
97
3
Pool surrounding
concrete construction
Bonded waterproofing
Functional trims for pool surrounds
Ceramic channel in the pool rim
Applications
Material
Actual size
Joints approx.
Surface
Finish
Glaze
Packing
Calculation unit
Matching wall tiles

Pool rim - indoors / outdoors
Glazed vitreous
see diagrams
3 mm
formed
uni-coloured
matt
Piece
Piece
PRO ARCHITECTURA
35
Thanks to its decades of experience,
Villeroy & Boch tiles is the competent
partner for the construction of new
and restoration of existing swimming
pools. Our company offers you a
consultation and planning service that
will assist you in all stages of project
implementation. Please talk to the
Villeroy & Boch tiles sales representa-
tives or to the relevant department
directly.
Swimming pool renovation
When renovating swimming baths,
it is often necessary to install a
composite seal directly under the
tile covering.
Art. 3201
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
5
1
5
0
225 47
3
47
3
47
3
47
20
47
3
47
3
47
3
25 225 172
2
5
1
0
0
3
0
Art. 3670
125
When renovation swimming pools, it often may be necessary
to install a composite seal directly under the tile covering.
Art. 2706 "B" 0.00
-0.02
Capillary breaking
joint filler
Inclination
Water level
25 300
25
11,7 l/m
Bonded waterproofing
Bonded waterproofing
Art. 3010
Art. 3213
92 102
97
3
236
3
175
20
34 l/m
Art. 3600
Art. 2612 "B" Art. 2612 "B"
0.00
Art. 3017
Art. 3171 or
Art. 3215
Inclination
3
0
5
0
4
1
3
5
3
8 2
5
Water level
25
300
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
3
9
7
4
1
5
1
8
30
25 125 194 170
20
Watertight conrete
Bonded waterproofing
Capillary breaking
joint filler
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Surround formed as single span slab Surround formed as cantilever slab on the
pool
Surround formed as cantilever slab on the
structure
The movement joint is situated in an area which is
exposed to high strain through water. The type of
water-proong to be used for the joint depends on
the waterproong of the pool surround.
Nowadays, pool surrounds are usually water-
proofed with brushable coatings, so-called alternati-
ve waterproofng, in accordance with ZDB leafet.
Waterproong of movement joints for overow systems
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
re sponsible for selecting the static system. His
decision dictates the arrangement of movement
joints around and, where necessary, within the pool.
The following static systems can be used to effect
the structural separation of the pool from the
remaining structure.
> 150 0.00
Inclination
Water level
Capillary breaking joint filler
Tiles
Thin-bed mortar
Bonded waterproofing
Elastic joint sealant with closed cell rope
Sealing tape
Sloping screed covered with thermal insulation,
protective sheet and reinforced screed
Reaction resin filler
Watertight concrete
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Tiles
Stop end joint tape
Elastic joint sealant
Reinforcement
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 foors 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 addi tional
sealing.
Optimal compaction of freshly poured concrete by
means of an immersion vibrator.
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 flled 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 foor and walls in a
single operation. Should a construction joint
between the foor and the walls be necessary,
a stop-end joint tape must be inserted.

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
waterproofng.
After completing the reinforced concrete body of the
pool, in order to verify watertightness, the customer
is to ll 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 overfow
without the need for carrying out special additional
measurements.
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Levelling coat
Tiles
Thin-bed mortar
Bonded waterproofing
Insulation strip
Sealing tape in corner
Elastic joint sealant
Closed cell rope
Screed
Watertight concrete
Tiles
Thin-bed mortar
Bonded waterproofing
Sealing tape
Elastic joint sealant
Closed cell rope
Screed
Watertight concrete
Waterproong on structure joint Waterproofng at wall/foor joint
Waterproong
At structure joints and corners wherever movements
are to be expected, the waterproong should be
reinforced with bonded fabric or sealing collars.
Pipes are incorporated in the surface waterproong
by means of a gasket or fange.
Floor drains need a wide fange to take the water-
proong.
Is to be carried out according to the general building
inspectorate test certicates of the respective manu-
facturer. The thickness of the waterproong depends
on the material used and on the manufacturers
specications.
The waterproong is applied by lling, smoothing,
rolling or spraying onto the cleaned substrate. As a
rule, the waterproong has to be applied in at least
two work processes in accordance with the manu-
facturers instructions.
Levelling screed as bonded levelling screed in
accordance with DIN 18560, quality ZE 20
The dimensional accuracy of the backing should
correspond with the nished cladding. Considerable
unevenness should be compensated for beforehand
with underlay waterproof plaster or levelling screed.

The base material must be free of abherents, debris,
dust, binding agents, efforescence 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.
As a technical rule for this type of waterproong see
the leafet 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
min. 2.0 mm
Reactive resins dry layer thickness min. 1.0 mm
or the minimum layer thicknesses as specied in
the general building inspectorate test certicates of
the respective manufacturer must be observed.

Suitable bases
Concrete in accordance with DIN 1405
and DIN 4227
Underlay waterproof plaster in accordance with
DIN 18550, mortar group P III
Pools with composite seal (CS) with ceramic covering
Technical aspects of application for swimming pools
Pool construction
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Concrete
(acc.w. DIN 18195)
Reinforced screed
(burden-sharing course)
Thin-bed mortar
Tiles
(single layer)
Separation layer
(acc. DIN 18157)
Bonded waterproofing
Concrete
Reinforced screed
Thin-bed mortar
Tiles
(double layer)
Separation layer
(acc. DIN 18157)
(local distribut. course)
Concrete
Thermal insulation
(double layer)
Reinforced screed
Thin-bed mortar
Tiles
Separation layer
(acc. DIN 18157)
(local distribut. course)
Concrete
(Levelling course)
Tiles
Concrete
Thin-bed mortar
Tiles
Concrete
Thick-bed mortar
(Levelling course)
Tiles
Thin-bed mortar
Bonding course
Bonding course
(acc. DIN 18157) (acc. DIN 18157)
Bonded screed
Floating claddings
Floating claddings
A foating cladding is when the cladding is separated
from the backing by insulation, foils, oil-impregnated
paper or the like in accordance with DIN 18195.

Technical aspects of application for swimming pools
Ceramic claddings
Bonded claddings
Bonded claddings are based on the principle of
frictional connection, i.e. no movement is possible
between the ceramic tiles and the solid base, much
like in a rein forced concrete component.

The conventional setting method involves the use of
bedding mortar, while the thin bed method in accor-
dance with DIN 18157 relies on an adhesive to effect
the bond. To achieve a good bond, the base material
must be free of the following:
residue and debris such as wood, metal, formwork
lube or other contaminating layers that could
impair adhesion
cracks or efforescence
considerable unevenness
too smooth a surface.
Movement joints should be positioned at the edges
and at existing structural joints.
In principle all types of tiling belong to one of the
following groups:
Bonded claddings
Floating claddings
Differentiation is necessary with deference to:
The properties of the fnished cladding
The anticipated stress levels in the cladding
construction
The size of sections and the location and
execution of expansion/structural joints.
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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 lling of water.
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 nished cladding is
expected to be, the tiles can be xed 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 xing the tiles directly on to the shotcrete with
a cement-based mortar, the back of the vitreous tiles
must rst 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 nished shrinking.
Technical aspects of application for swimming pools
Ceramic claddings
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Screed
Bonded waterproofing
Thin-bed mortar
Tiles
Glass fibre fabric collar
Reinforcing collar
Polymer concrete collar
inclined inclined
Tiles
Thin-bed mortar
Bonded waterproofing
Edge protection bead
Sealing tape
Elastic joint sealer
Closed cell rope
Screed
Watertight concrete
Bonded waterproofing
Figure 2: Waterproong connection at drain
Floor and wall claddings in wet rooms
Figure 1: Waterproong on screed joint
Floor claddings which are classifed as having a
high exposure to moisture require waterproong
and that the foors slope towards the drains. Ths
slope of the waterproong layer corresponds to that
of the fnished tiling. For ceramic tiles a slope of 1
2 % is usually suffcient. In showering rooms the
foor in the vicinity of the showers should slope at
a 3% gradient.

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

Drains are to be integrated into the surface water-
proofng by means of a fange or gasket. (Figure 2)

The level of the foor at the transition between wet
and dry rooms can be the same. The transition
should, however, not lie within the splash area and
the rooms should be separated by a door. The foor
of the wet room should slope sufciently towards
the drain.

Pipes and tap ttings that penetrate wall claddings
are integrated into the surface waterproong by
means of a press-on fange.
Technical aspects of application for swimming pools
Ceramic claddings
42
Heating conductor
Bonded waterproofing
Sealing tape
Elastic joint sealant
Closed cell rope
Pipe sleeve
Movement in heated and unheated foating coverings Movement joint in heated claddings.
Ceramic tiles on underoor heating
Technical aspects of application for swimming pools
Ceramic claddings
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 m
2
in size with a
maximum edge length of 8 m and in heated screeds
maximum 40 m
2
in size with a maximum edge
length of 6.5 m. Compact sections should be crea-
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.

PN13 t PN16 t PN19 t PN22 t PN25 z PN28 z PN31 z PN34 t PN37 t
PN14 t PN17 r PN20 r PN23 r PN26 z PN29 z PN32 z PN35 t PN38 t
PN15 t PN18 r PN21 r PN24 r PN27 z PN30 r PN33 t PN36 r PN39 t
PN85 PN86 PN87 PN88 PN89 PN90 PN91 PN92 PN93
aquamarine
Line
turquoise
Line
jade
Line
beryl
Line
citrine
Line
topaz
Line
amber
Line
carneol
Line
PN80 PN81 PN82 PN83
911H 913H 913M 913D
PN84
GRANIFLOOR
Neutral Line
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emerald
Line
PRO ARCHITECTURA Colours
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PN00 z
white
PN09 z
grey 25%
PN10 r
grey 50%
PN11 r
grey 75%
PN12 r
black
PN05 z
yellow
PN06 t
orange
PN07 r
red
PN08 r
dark red
PN02 r
dark green
PN03 r
blue
PN04 r
dark blue
PN01 r
green
Glazed vitreous EN 14411-BIb Walls and oors
Glazed porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa Walls and oors
Glazed vitreous EN 14411-BIb / Glazed porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa Walls and oors
vilbostone porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa Floors
vilbostone porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa Floors

5 x 5 cm
Art. 3709
1
5 x 5 cm
Art. 3845
1
10 x 10 cm
Art. 3201
1
10 x 10 cm
Art. 3245
1
10 x 10 cm
Art. 3246
1
10 x 30 cm
Art. 3350
1
10 x 20 cm
Art. 3213
1
10 x 20 cm
Art. 3215
1
10 x 20 cm
Art. 3214
1
15 x 15 cm
Art. 3103
1
20 x 20 cm
Art. 3107
1
30 x 30 cm
Art. 3181
1
30 x 60 cm
Art. 3365
2
*

60 x 60 cm
Art. 3366
2
*
2 x 10 cm
Art. 3297
2 x 10 cm
Art. 3294
10 x 10 cm
Art. 3293
2 x 10 cm
Art. 3295
2 x 10 cm
Art. 3296
10 x 10 cm
Art. 3007
10 x 10 cm
Art. 3009
5 x 10 cm
Art. 3574
10 x 10 cm
Art. 3575
5 x 10 cm
Art. 3573
10 x 10 cm
Art. 3576
5 x 5 cm
Art. 3577
5 x 5 cm
Art. 3578
Sinus
1
5 x 10 cm
Art. 3570
5 x 5 cm
Art. 3571
10 x 10 cm
Art. 3572
5 x 10 cm
Art. 3585
5 x 10 cm
Art. 3586
5 x 5 cm
Art. 3587
10 x 10 cm
Art. 3588
5 x 10 cm
Art. 3589
~ S R10 f B ~ S R10 f B ~ S R9
~ S R10 f B ~ f C
L ~ S R9
S R10 f B z
10 x 10 cm
Art. 3592
S R10 f B z
5 x 10 cm
Art. 3593
S R10 f B z
10 x 10 cm
Art. 3594
S R10 f B z
L ~
L ~
L ~ f B
L ~ L ~ f C
} ~
L ~
} ~
L ~ L ~
20 x 20 cm
Art. 3217
1
L ~ f B
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~
~ ~
~
2.5 x 2.5 cm
Art. 3753
2
PRO ARCHITECTURA Overview of products
2
Glazed porcelain stoneware
2.5 x 2.5 cm
Art. 3945
2
Multi-purpose trims
1
Functional trims
1
Shower tray construction system Sinus
1
1
Glazed vitreous
30 x 60 cm
Art. 2216
10 x 10 cm
Art. 2200
15 x 15 cm
Art. 2405
60 x 60 cm
Art. 2014
30 x 30 cm
Art. 2213
5 x 5 cm
Art. 2706
15 x 15 cm
Art. 2404
20 x 20 cm
Art. 2248
20 x 20 cm
Art. 2253
20 x 20 cm
Art. 2604
20 x 20 cm
Art. 2600
20 x 20 cm
Art. 2252
15 x 15 cm
Art. 2215
15 x 15 cm
Art. 2217
15 x 15 cm
Art. 2219 GRANIFLOOR
30 x 30 cm
Art. 2214
5 x 5 cm
Art. 2731
5 x 5 cm
Art. 2765
5 x 5 cm
Art. 2772
10 x 10 cm
Art. 2607
10 x 10 cm
Art. 2609
GRANIFLOOR
GRANIFLOOR GRANIFLOOR
GRANIFLOOR
GRANIFLOOR
GRANIFLOOR GRANIFLOOR
GRANIFLOOR
10 x 10 cm
Art. 2072
Art. 2073
2 x 10 cm
Art. 2074
2 x 10 cm
10 x 15 cm
Art. 2498
10 x 20 cm
Art. 2495
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~
S R10
f A
~
S R9
} ~
S R9
~
S R12 V4
f B
~
S R10
f B
~
S R10
f B
~
S R10
f B
~
S R11
f B
~
S R12 V4
f B
~
S R11
f B
~
S R10
f B
~
S R10
f B
~
S R10
f C
~
S R10
f B
~
S R10
f B
~
S R10
f B
~
S R10
f B
~
S R10
f B
} ~
S R9
~ S R10 f B ~ S R10 f B
*
Shower tray construction system Shower tray construction
system
2.5 x 2.5 cm
Art. 2702
vilbostone unglazed porcelain stoneware


= EU Ecolabelled products
L = One glazed edge
~ = Frostproof in acc. with DIN EN ISO 10545-12
S R9, S R10, S R11, S R12 V4 =
Anti-slip in workshop areas
f A, B, C = Anti-slip in barefoot areas
r t z = Wear resistance group (EN ISO-10545-7)
V = Surface seal
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Notes
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