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SWIMMING POOL CONSTRUCTION
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Swimming pool construction• Extensive range of functional trims to create Finnish, Wiesbaden
and Berlin pool overflows• Overflow channels for all systems with a variable channel volume• Shallow drainage channel for the pool rim area• Curved and cove base ceramic beading system for inside and
outside corners• Addition of a cove base for wet areas to match the
design of the CROSSOVER, MY EARTH and X-PLANE ranges
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Sportbad Swimming Pool Ingolstadt | Photo: © Ritchie Herbert
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LANDIDYLL Wohlfühlhotel “Michels”, Schalkenmehren
Rehazenter, Luxembourg · Architects: m3 architectes s.a. - Dell, Linster, Lucas, Luxembourg · Photo: Weber, Luxembourg · Tile range: PRO ARCHITECTURA
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“Fron Badeland”, Norway· Photo: www.imagephoto.no
Swimming pool construction
Impressive technology and versatile design: thanks to
the fact that its modular product range is always up to
date, V&B Tiles is the competent partner for both the
construction and renovation of swimming pools and
wellness facilities.
In addition to all the essential channel systems, our
range includes a wide variety of supplemental functional
trims and strips for swimming pools of all kinds.
As a single-source supplier, we recognise the importance
of offering attractive, high-quality tile ranges for the sur-
rounding areas, wellness facilities, catering and food
service areas and other functional rooms, too. In particu-
lar, this includes the PRO ARCHITECTURA colour and
format system, as well as the various vilbostone porce-
lain stoneware ranges in a wide selection of designs.
We are able to assist architects and engineers in the
planning of their projects with the following services:
• Individual technical advice for new construction and
renovation projects
• CAD-aided detailed technical and design planning
• Customised tender texts
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Swimming pool construction
In order to satisfy the design demands of modern plan-
ning, comprehensive technical renovation work that is in
keeping with modern standards, and accurate restora-
tion, we offer an extremely wide range of trim systems
for the realisation of swimming pools that are technically
perfect.
With our system ranges, which not only offer the neces-
sary technical properties, but also attractive designs
for all areas of a swimming pool, products from
Villeroy & Boch Tiles ensure that architects and planners
have full scope for individual design.
In addition to the extensive PRO ARCHITECTURA colour
and format system, we recommend our vilbostone por-
celain stoneware ranges, which are sure to impress on
both a technical and design level.
The MY EARTH and X-PLANE ranges are of particular
note here. Thanks to their natural charm and warm
atmosphere they have already made their mark in
numerous projects.
For the first time, Villeroy & Boch Tiles is also offering
cove base trims to match the popular CROSS OVER,
MY EARTH and X-PLANE design ranges. We are one of
the first manufacturers to offer architects and planners a
way of realising high-quality design concepts in func-
tional areas, such as shower areas, changing facilities
and toilets, without having to forego the technical advan-
tages of a cove base.
Solehallenbad, Carolinensiel · pbr Planungsbüro Rohling AG, Foto: Ulrich Hoppe
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Swimming pool construction
Hallenfreizeitbad (indoor leisure pool) Karben, Architects: Werk 9 architekten + ingenieure GmbH, Herzebrock-Clarholz and Cologne · Tile range: MY EARTH
Hallenfreizeitbad (indoor leisure pool) Karben, Architects: Werk 9 architekten + ingenieure GmbH, Herzebrock-Clarholz and Cologne · Tile range: MY EARTH
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Aquapark Bruntál, Czech Republic
„Schwimmoper“ indoor swimming pool in Wuppertal, pbr Planungsbüro Rohling AG · Photo: Ulrich Hoppe
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nThe 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 supple-
mentary dimensions, e.g. 50 mm. The modular dimensi-
ons 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 must be specified when placing
orders.
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 coordinated. The
rough shell planning is made on the basis of the tile plan-
ning. The V&B Fliesen GmbH tile planning service is free
of charge.
Please contact your sales agent or the Planning Depart-
ment directly, at
Project planning – technology and design
Tel.: +49 (0) 6864 – 81 3245
Fax: +49 (0) 6864 – 81 3592
E-Mail: [email protected]
das blau, St. Ingbert · Planners: Berwanger Architekten, St. Wendel
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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.
n x
100
+ 3
mm
XX
ca. 5
0
200 200 200 200 200
3197
3197
3197
3197
3197
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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
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 finished length of the pool is therefore calculated as follows: finished length = n x 200 mm + 3 mm
• The rough shell length is calculated as follows: Rough shell length = finished 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 finished length + 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 mmTo allow continual and uniform overflow, 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 by order for your specific project.
After clarification of technical feasibility, other colours from the PRO ARCHITECTURA range are available on request for an extra charge of 30%.
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A
B
C
138
7563
75105
305
110100
354862
3652
88
4862
53
449
Drain funnel Drain funnel
Drains
Connection with drain connector
The number of drains depends on the size of the pool,
the size of the overflow channels and the water circula-
tion, and has to 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 manufacturers of accesso-
ries) should be concreted in to compensate for installa-
tion tolerances in the drain piping.
Villeroy & Boch Tiles supplies drain connectors or whis-
pering drains to connect the tiles around the drain to the
piping. These should be ordered separately. As shown in
the installation instructions, the tiler should attach the
short connector under the drain with epoxy resin.
The whispering drain is inserted from above and secured
with a rubber seal.
Special note:Outlet connectors and whispering drains must be ordered separately.
Art. 3972Whispering drain Ø 75 mmFlange Ø 105 mmPlastic, white, PN72 Draining volume max. 7,2 m³/hPrice group E137
Art. 3952Drain connectorØ 100 mmPlastic, yellow, PN71Price group E52
Art. 3962Whispering drain Ø 48 mmFlange Ø 62 mmPlastic, grey, PN72 Draining volume max. 2,4 m³/hPrice group E137
Art. 3963Whispering drain Ø 48 mmFlange Ø 62 mmBrass alloy, PN72 Draining volume max. 2,1 m³/hPrice group E137
Connection with whispering drain
Drain dimensions in mmArt. A B C
3631 112 80 110
3661 75 50 65
3671 116 80 110
3681 155 80 110
3691 155 80 110
3601 93 80 110
3621 48.5 50 66
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PRO ARCHITECTURA
PN13 t260 70 10
PN16 t230 70 10
PN19 t 190 70 10
PN22 t150 70 20
PN25 z120 70 30
PN28 z 095 80 30
PN31 z 080 90 20
PN34 t 070 90 20
PN37 t 040 70 20
PN14 t 260 60 15
PN17 r230 60 15
PN20 r190 70 20
PN23 r150 60 20
PN26 z120 60 30
PN29 z095 80 40
PN32 z 070 80 20
PN35 t 060 70 30
PN38 t 030 60 20
PN15 t 260 50 20
PN18 r230 50 20
PN21 r 190 60 25
PN24 r160 50 25
PN27 z 120 60 40
PN30 r 090 80 60
PN33 t070 70 40
PN36 r 060 70 40
PN39 t 030 50 20
PN85260 60 15
PN86230 60 10
PN87190 60 20
PN88150 60 20
PN89120 60 30
PN90090 70 50
PN91070 70 30
PN92070 80 30
PN93030 40 20
aquamarineLine
turquoiseLine
jadeLine
berylLine
citrineLine
topazLine
amberLine
carneolLine
GRANIFLOOR
smaragdLine
Neutral Line
911H100 90 05
913H000 75 00
913M000 65 00
913D240 40 05RAL
PN80100 90 05
RAL 9003
RAL 000 85 00
RAL 000 55 00
RAL 000 45 00
RAL 000 15 00
PN81000 85 00
PN82000 65 00
PN83000 45 00
PN84000 25 00RAL
RAL
RAL
RAL
RAL
RAL 085 80 85
RAL 170 40 20
RAL 260 50 30
RAL 270 30 30
RAL 160 60 25
RAL 100 90 05
RAL 060 60 60
RAL 040 50 60
RAL 030 30 40
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COLOURS
Glazed vitreous EN 14411-BIb · Walls and floorsGlazed porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa · Walls and floors
vilbostone porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa · Floor
PN00 z white
PN09 z grey 25%
PN10 r grey 50%
PN11 r grey 75%
PN12 r black
PN05 z yellow
PN50 z ivory
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 / Glazed porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa · Walls and floors
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vilbostone porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa · Floor
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Art. 3600
Art. 3601
Art. 3602
Art. 3604
Art. 3605
Art. 3010
Art. 3011
Art. 3012
Art. 3013 Art. 3017
Art. 3014
Art. 3015
Art. 3016
Art. 3050
Art. 3051
Art. 3052
Art. 3055
Channel Piece
Channel piece
Channel piece with outlet
Channel piece half lenght
Inside corner (Mitred pair)
Outside corner (Mitred pair)
Finnish overflow systemhigh-level system
Grip trough
Grip trough with outlet
Grating support angle
Grating support angle
Inside corner (Mitred pair)
Outside corner (Mitred pair)
Outside corner (Mitred pair)
Inside corner (Mitred pair)
Stair tread nose & Pool edge
Edge tile
Ladder
Outside corner (Mitred pair)
Inside corner (Mitred pair)
System of colours · Glazed vitreous EN 14411 BIb
PN00
white
PN13
aquamarine
light
PN04
dark blue
PN09
grey 25 %
PN12
black
PN31
topaz
light
PN55
aquamarine light &
dark blue
PN56
aquamarine light &
black
PN57
white & black
PN58
white &
dark blue
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Art. 3670
Art. 3671
Art. 3672
Art. 3674
Art. 3675
Art. 3680
Art. 3681
Art. 3682
Art. 3685
Art. 3690
Art. 3691
Art. 3692
Art. 3694
Art. 3695
Art. 3660
Art. 3661
Art. 3662
Art. 3664
Art. 3665
Art. 3630
Art. 3631
Art. 3632
Art. 3634
Art. 3635
„Wiesbaden“ large overflow channel high-level system
Chanel piece
Chanel piece with outlet
Chanel piece half length
Inside corner (Mitred pair)
Outside corner (Mitred pair)
„Wiesbaden“ small overflow channelhigh-level system
„Wiesbaden“ large overflow channelwith mosaic recess high-level system
„Wiesbaden“ small overflow channel low-level system
„Wiesbaden“ large overflow channel low-level system
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Art. 3540
Art. 3542
Art. 3544
Art. 3545
Art. 3650
Art. 3652
Art. 3654
Art. 3655
Art. 3160 Art. 3120
Art. 3161 Art. 3121
Art. 3162 Art. 3122
Art. 3163 Art. 3123
Art. 3164 Art. 3124
Art. 3165 Art. 3125
Art. 3166 Art. 3126
Art. 3620
Art. 3621
Art. 3622
Art. 3624
Art. 3626
Art. 3952 Art. 3972 Art. 3963Art. 39624862
3652
88 138
7563
75105
4862
53
449
305
110100
35
15
„Berlin“ overflow channelhigh-level system
Pool running edgelow-level system
Ceramic channel in the pool rim
Channel piece
Channel Piece with outlet
Channel Piece half lenght
Inside-/Outside corner
End Piece
Curved and cove base ceramic beading
Cove base ceramic beading
Curved ceramic beading
Curved ceramic beading half length
Cove base ceramic beading outside corner
Cove base ceramic beading outside corner
Curved ceramic beading inside corner
Cove base ceramic beading inside corner
Drain connector & Whispering drain
Drain connector ø 100 mm
Whispering drain ø 75 mm
Outletø 48 mm
Whispering drain ø 48 mm
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40
197
25
2597
15
15
170197
180
1550 65
180180
65
2597 122
401525
197 197
170
180
97
655015
19733
20
197 170
18094
655015
197 197
65
197
31
97
15
197
31
97
15
31
9797197 197
High water level/“Finnish” overflow system
Art. 3014Grating supportPN00, PN13Price group E74
f C
Art. 3600Channel piecePN00Price group E52
Art. 3604Inside cornerPN00Price group E93
Art. 3010Grip troughPN55, PN56, PN57, PN58Price group E60
f C
Art. 3015Inside cornerPN00, PN13Price group E124
f C
PN55 = PN04 dark blue + PN13 aquamarine
PN57 = PN00 white + PN12 black
PN56 = PN12 black + PN13 aquamarine
PN58 = PN00 white + PN04 dark blue
Art. 3016Outside cornerPN00, PN13Price group E124
f C
Art. 3602Channel piece, half lengthPN00Price group E37
Art. 3017Angle grating supportPN00Price group E28
Art. 3011Grip trough with outletPN55, PN56, PN57, PN58Price group E63
f C
Art. 3601Channel piece with outletPN00 Price group E93
Art. 3605Outside cornerPN00 Price group E93
Art. 3012Inside cornerPN55, PN56, PN57, PN58Price group E87
f C
Art. 3013Outside cornerPN55, PN56, PN57, PN58Price group E109
f C
Matching outlets on page 323
Pool edge systems in detail
Colours
Material vilbostone porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa
Applications Pool edge - indoors / outdoors
Actual size see diagrams
Joints approx 3 mm
Finish uni-coloured
Surface | Glaze formed, rough | matt
Calculation unit | Packing Piece | loose in box
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Special points
Underwater edges such as steps or the front edge of the “Finn-ish” 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” 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.• 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 finish must answer the description of slip resistance category C.
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Art. 3103Art. 3201
96 113
973
973
2503
17520
38 l/m
Art. 3010 "C"±0.00Art. 3017
Art. 3014 "C"Art. 2612 "B" Art. 2612 "B"
Inclination
Art. 3171 orArt. 3215
4147
430
303
197
3
6
25
Water level
25300
397
397
397
397
397
397
4 15
18
30
25 225 208
25170
Watertight concrete
Bonded waterproofing
Capillary breakingjoint filler
25 300
25 338 195 192
973
973
973
2503
973
973
14
397
3
Art. 3215
319
73
197
319
73 15
28
274
Art. 3010 "C"
Art. 3600
±0.00
5
Art. 3017Art. 3214 "C" Art. 3014 "C" Art. 3213 "B"
Art. 3171 orArt. 3215
Inclination 10%
Inclination
30
2065
197
3
8
25
93 103
Water level
3046,0 l/m
83 85
Watertight concrete
reaction resin filler
Capillary breaking joint filler
Bonded waterproofing
High water level/“Finnish” overflow system
High water level - overflow channel with moulded trims
Uses (preferable):Indoor, outdoor, recreation, fun and hotel pools
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197300
60
200
40
205
105
35
1540
155
197300
60
200
40
205
105
35
1540
300
60
40
205
105
35
1540
200
97
105
40
40
140
300
300205
15
3560
95
397 397197
197197
200
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300
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High water level/Large overflow channel ”Wiesbaden”
Art. 3690Channel piecePN00, PN04, PN12, PN13PN00 Price group E115PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E118
Art. 3691Channel piece with outletPN00, PN04, PN12, PN13PN00 Price group E130PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E134
Art. 3692Channel piece, half lengthPN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00 Price group E103PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E107
Art. 3694Inside corner (Mitred pair)PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00 Price group E174PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E175
Art. 3695Outside corner (Mitred pair)PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00 Price group E175PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E176
High water level – overflow channel with moulded trims
Uses (preferable): Indoor, outdoor, recreation, fun and hotel pools
Matching outlets on page 323
Pool edge systems in detail
Colours
Material vilbostone porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa
Applications Pool edge - indoors / outdoors
Actual size see diagrams
Joints approx 3 mm
Finish uni-coloured
Surface | Glaze formed | matt
Calculation unit | Packing Piece | loose in box
Matching wall tiles PRO ARCHITECTURA
155
25 300
300
2513
530
Art. 3690
Art. 2612 "B"Art. 2612 "B"
319
73
197
319
75
200
Art. 3107
±0.00 Capillary breakingjoint filler
Inclination-0.035
25 300
Water level
25
Bonded waterproofing
Watertight concrete
Reaction resin filler
23,8 l/m
19 19
290
60
200
40
195
35105
40
197
10
15
155
290
60
200
40
195
35105
40
197
10
15
290
60
40
195
35105
40
10
15
200
97
200
197
197 197
197 397397
95300
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Art. 3680Channel piecePN00, PN04, PN12, PN13PN00 Price group E118PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E120
Art. 3681Channel piece with outletPN00, PN04, PN12, PN13PN00 Price group E126PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E129
Art. 3682Channel piece, half lengthPN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00 Price group E99PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E101
Art. 3685Outside corner (Mitred pair)PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00 Price group E155PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E160 High water level – overflow channel with moulded trims
Uses (preferable): Indoor, outdoor, recreation, fun and hotel pools
High water level/Large overflow channel „Wiesbaden“ with mosaik recess
Matching outlets on page 323
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Colours
Material vilbostone porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa
Applications Pool edge - indoors / outdoors
Actual size see diagrams
Joints approx 3 mm
Finish uni-coloured
Surface | Glaze formed | matt
Calculation unit | Packing Piece | loose in box
Matching wall tiles PRO ARCHITECTURA
155
300
2513
530
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
223
324
Art. 3753
Art. 3680
Art. 2612 "B"Art. 2612 "B"
25 300
±0.00 Capillary breakingjoint filler
Inclination-0.035
25 300
Water level
25
23,8 l/m
Bonded waterproofing
Reaction resin filler
Watertight concrete
20
150
30
147
30 225
78
197
18
2745
116
150
30
147
30 225
78
197
18
2745
30
147
30 225
78
18
2745
150
97
22530
147225
105
18
30
7827
45
150
397397
225170
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High water level/Small overflow channel ”Wiesbaden”
Art. 3201
397
397
397
397
397
397
397
5150
225 473
473
473
4720
473
473
473
Art. 3670
25 225
116
25
100
30
Art. 2706 "B"±0.00-0.02 Inclination
Capillary breakingjoint fillerWater level
25 300
25
11,7 l/m
Bonded waterproofing
Watertight concrete
Reaction resin filler
Art. 3670Channel piecePN00, PN04, PN12, PN13PN00 Price group E102PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E104
Art. 3671Channel piece with outletPN00, PN04, PN12, PN13PN00 Price group E119PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E122
Art. 3672Channel piece, half lengthPN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00 Price group E89PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E92
Art. 3674Inside corner (Mitred pair)PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00 Price group E146PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E147
Art. 3675Outside corner (Mitred pair)PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00 Price group E159PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E160
High water level – overflow channel with moulded trims
Uses (preferable): Indoor, outdoor, recreation, fun and hotel pools
Matching outlets on page 323
Colours
Material vilbostone porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa
Applications Pool edge - indoors / outdoors
Actual size see diagrams
Joints approx 3 mm
Finish uni-coloured
Surface | Glaze formed | matt
Calculation unit | Packing Piece | loose in box
Matching wall tiles PRO ARCHITECTURA
Pool edge systems in detail
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100
197
130
2535
2580
125
55
25
4525
130
2535
2580
125
55
25
4525
100
97
130
2535
2580
125
55
25
4525
130
197 197
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High water level/Overflow channel ”Berlin“
30
113 208
38 l/m
319
73
197
319
75
100
Art. 3215
Art. 3103
Art. 3103
25 300
±0.00 Art. 3540 Art. 2248 "B"Art. 3017
Art. 3103 orArt. 3171
Inclination
4147 4 30
96 113
303
197
3
6
25
Water level
4
1254
303
3053
Bonded waterproofing
Reactionresin filler
Watertight concrete
Capillary breakingjoint filler
Art. 3540Pool running edge PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13PN00 Price group E109PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E112
Art. 3542Pool running edge, half lengthPN00, PN04, PN12, PN13PN00 Price group E99PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E100
Art. 3544Inside cornerPN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00 Price group E126PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E130
Art. 3545Outside cornerPN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00 Price group E154PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E155
High water level – overflow channel with moulded trims
Uses (preferable): Indoor, outdoor, recreation, fun and hotel pools
Matching ouatlets on page 323
Colours
Material vilbostone porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa
Applications Pool edge - indoors / outdoors
Actual size see diagrams
Joints approx 3 mm
Finish uni-coloured
Surface | Glaze formed | matt
Calculation unit | Packing Piece | loose in box
Matching wall tiles PRO ARCHITECTURA
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150
19730
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225
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16629
150
19730
123
225
27
16629
30
123
225
27150
97
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150 123
27
170 225
150
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Low water level/Large overflow channel ”Wiesbaden“
Art. 3630Channel piecePN00, PN04, PN12, PN13Price group E101
Art. 3631Channel piece with outletPN00, PN04, PN12, PN13Price group E124
Art. 3632Channel piece, half lengthPN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00 Price group E85PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E89
Art. 3634Inside corner (Mitred pair)PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E145
Art. 3635Outside corner (Mitred pair)PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E160
25 300
2515
025
260
112
25 225
238
319
73
197
515
016
010
0
482
Art. 3107
Art. 3107
±0.00
Art. 3650
Art. 3630
Art. 2405 "B"Inclination
20025
305
1473
1473
14720
1473
Water level
18,7 l/m
Watertight concrete
Bonded waterproofing
Reaction resin filler
Capillary breakingjoint filler
Low water level – overflow channel with moulded trims
Uses (preferable): Indoor, outdoor, recreation, fun and hotel pools
Matching outlets on page 323
Pool edge systems in detail
Colours
Material vilbostone porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa
Applications Pool edge - indoors / outdoors
Actual size see diagrams
Joints approx 3 mm
Finish uni-coloured
Surface | Glaze formed | matt
Calculation unit | Packing Piece | loose in box
Matching wall tiles PRO ARCHITECTURA
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100
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25
145
105
26
3075
75
100
2594197
25
145
105
26
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2594
25
145
105
26
3075
100
97
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130
2594
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145
105
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197197
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Low water level/Small overflow channel ”Wiesbaden“
Art. 3660Channel piecePN00, PN04, PN12, PN13PN00 Price group E98PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E99
Art. 3661Channel piece with outletPN00, PN04, PN12, PN13PN00 Price group E118PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E119
Art. 3662Channel piece, half lengthPN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00 Price group E79PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E81
Art. 3664Inside corner (Mitred pair)PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00 Price group E141PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E145
Art. 3665Outside corner (Mitred pair)PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13 PN00 Price group E141PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E147
25 300
Art. 3107
75
6,5 l/m
2510
025
332
305
1473
14720
1473
±0.00
Art. 3660
Art. 3650
Art. 3107
Art. 2405 "B" Inclination3
197
319
75
100
305
9910
0
25 120 25
Water level
Bonded waterproofing
Reaction resin filler
Watertight concrete
Capillary breakingjoint filler
Low water level – overflow channel with moulded trims
Uses (preferable): Indoor, outdoor, recreation, fun and hotel pools
Matching outlets on page 323
Pool edge systems in detail
Colours
Material vilbostone porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa
Applications Pool edge - indoors / outdoors
Actual size see diagrams
Joints approx 3 mm
Finish uni-coloured
Surface | Glaze formed | matt
Calculation unit | Packing Piece | loose in box
Matching wall tiles PRO ARCHITECTURA
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35
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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 filling of water.
Low water level | Pool edge piece
±0.00
Art. 3650
Art. 3107
Art.2644 "B"3
197
319
75
100
305
Water level
Skimmer accordingmanufacturers
instructions
Art. 3650Pool running edgePN00, PN04, PN12, PN13, PN31PN00 Price group E106PN04, PN12, PN13, PN31 Price group E113
Art. 3652Pool running edge, half lengthPN00, PN04, PN12, PN13, PN31PN00 Price group E90PN04, PN12, PN13, PN31 Price group E95
Art. 3654Inside corner (Mitred pair)PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13, PN31 PN00 Price group E123PN04, PN12, PN13, PN31 Price group E126
Art. 3655Outside corner (Mitred pair)PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13, PN31 PN00 Price group E148PN04, PN12, PN13, PN31 Price group E151
Low water level – ”Skimmer” system
Uses (preferable): Private pools
Pool edge systems in detail
Colours
Material vilbostone porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa
Applications Pool edge - indoors / outdoors
Actual size see diagrams
Joints approx 3 mm
Finish uni-coloured
Surface | Glaze formed | matt
Calculation unit | Packing Piece | loose in box
Matching wall tiles PRO ARCHITECTURA
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High water level/“Finnish” overflow system - Open channel
High water level/“St. Moritz“ system
3197
3197
3197
3 15
25 300
22
28
30
50
Art. 3107
973
67720
973
973
Art. 3010 "C"
50
30 +0.02Art. 2200 "B"
±0.00-0.02
Art. 2702 "C"
25 553
Water levelBonded waterproofing
Reaction resine filler
Watertight concrete
Art. 3753
Art. 3103
Art. 2641 "B" Art. 3017Art. 3017
Art. 3215
Art. 3010 "C"
Art. 3215
25
25
170 25
303
147 70 29025
30
115
25
197
3197
3197
3197
3197
3
15
±0.00
585
-0.59
233
97
Inclination
Water level
30
Capillary breakingjoint filler
Bonded waterproofing
Reaction resin filler
Watertight concrete
15
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• The rounded-off pool border is higher than the pool surrounding.• The water level is approximately
50-60 cm above the pool surroun-ding.
• The water flows over the pool border, running down the outside and into the overflow channel, which is flush with the
pool surrounding. The overflow 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 filling the joints.
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14525
2510
0
25120 25 192 25
211
2563
3
337
25 294
1235
482
482
485
6,5 l/m
973
973
973
973
973
973
973
975
100
305
Art. 3201
15
10
485
52
482
482
482
482
482
482
482
482
482
482
485
Art. 3709
Art. 3709
Art. 3161 Art. 3709
3
Art.3161
±0.00
2
1
+0.09
Art. 3660
-0.70
Water level
1 2 3
535
535
535 53553
548
Art. 2200 "B" Art. 2072 "B"
Watertight concrete
Reaction resin filler
Polystyrene strip
= Elastic joint sealant
Capillary breakingjoint filler
• As a rule, the therapist’s 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 tread is
30 cm with a step height of 0.07 to 0.12 m. A handrail
must be attached on both sides.
• 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 overflow channel running along
all its sides. Skimmers are not acceptable for hygienic
reasons.
• The slope of the pool’s floor should ideally be
constant, and should not exceed 4%.
Therapy pools
Special designs
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512
325
3147
3147
Art. 3753Art. 3201
2536025
288123
260
75
6,5 l/m
973
973
973
973
973
973
973
973
975
100
305
97
25145
7725
2513
0
3
4
2
1±0.00
+0.13
-0.77
Art. 3660
Capillary breakingjoint filler
Water level
1 2 3 4
Watertight concrete
Reaction resin filler
Bonded waterproofing
= Elastic joint sealant
Art. 2404 "B"
Therapy pools
Special designs
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Art. 3050Edge tilePN55, PN56, PN57, PN58Price group E46
f C
Art. 3051Edge tile, inside cornerPN55, PN56, PN57, PN58 Price group E113
f C
Art. 3052Edge tile, outside cornerPN55, PN56, PN57, PN58Price group E128
f C
4147
430
Art. 3103
160
30
30
38 l/m
303
195
3 8
25
973
1973
Art. 3215
973
197 3 300
303
139
3 15
973
1973
25
303
139
3 15
Art. 3010 "C"
300 300 30025
300
973
973
2503
2973
173
225 208 200
±0.00
-0.16
-0.32
Art. 3050 "C"
-0.48
Art. 3050 "C"
Art. 3050 "C"
Art. 3214 "C"
Art. 3214 "C"
Art. 3214 "C"
Art. 3014 "C" Art. 2612 "B"
Art. 3171 orArt. 3215
Inclination
96 112
Water level
Watertight concrete
Reactionresin filler
Bonded waterproofing
Capillary breakingjoint filler
Top concrete layer
Pool access steps
PN55 = PN04 dark blue + PN13 aquamarine
PN57 = PN00 white + PN12 black
PN56 = PN12 black + PN13 aquamarine
PN58 = PN00 white + PN04 dark blue
Pool edge systems in detail - Fixtures
Colours
Material vilbostone porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa
Applications Pool edge - indoors / outdoors
Actual size see diagrams
Joints approx 3 mm
Finish uni-coloured
Surface | Glaze formed, rough | matt
Calculation unit | Packing Piece | loose in box
Matching wall tiles PRO ARCHITECTURA
Special points
Underwater edges such as steps or the front edge of the “Fin-nish” 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)
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Ladder
80 2 80 19
6
3
97 3 44 3 25
156 25
100 156 25
Art. 3201
Art. 3201
30
973
973
973
2503
Art. 3055
Art. 3103
39 l/m
273
106 118
Art. 3010 "C"±0.00 Art. 3017
Art. 2353 "B"Art. 3214 "C" Art. 3014 "C"
Art. 3171 orArt. 3215
Inclination
Inclinationmax. 10%
Water level
306
306
306
300
28
397
397
397
397
397
397
397
397
397
397
397
397
3 15
28
Watertight concrete
Reactionresin filler
Capillary breakingjoint filler
Bonded waterproofing
Art. 3055LadderPN00, PN13 Price group E102
f C
Pool edge systems in detail - Fixtures
Colours
Material vilbostone porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa
Applications Ladder - indoors / outdoors
Actual size see diagrams
Joints approx 3 mm
Finish uni-coloured
Surface | Glaze formed | matt
Calculation unit | Packing Piece | loose in box
Matching wall tiles PRO ARCHITECTURA
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535
535
197
527
527
535
53597
527
97
527
535
535
275
527
535
9797
527
4747
1975
43 10
197
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519
8
195
543
97 97
10
51 98
47 47
43 5435
105
43
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Art. 3161Curved ceramic beading, r=55PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13PN00 Price group E28PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E34
Art. 3160Cove base ceramic beading, r=45PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13Price group E34
Art. 3163Cove base ceramic beading Outside cornerPN00, PN04, PN12, PN13PN00 Price group E69PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E71
Art. 3166Cove base ceramic beading Inside cornerPN00, PN04, PN12, PN13Price group E34
Art. 3162Curved ceramic beadingr=55, half lengthPN00, PN04, PN12, PN13PN00 Price group E26PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E28
Art. 3164Curved ceramic beading Outside cornerPN00, PN04, PN12, PN13PN00 Price group E59PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E71
Art. 3165Curved ceramic beadingInside cornerPN00, PN04, PN12, PN13PN00 Price group E76PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E81
Curved and cove base ceramic beading
Art. 3121Curved ceramic beading, r=30PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13PN00 Price group E16PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E21
Art. 3120Cove base ceramic beading, r=20PN00, PN04, PN12, PN13PN00 Price group E16PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E18
Art. 3123Cove base ceramic beading Outside cornerPN00, PN04, PN12, PN13PN00 Price group E51PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E54
Art. 3126Cove base ceramic beading Inside cornerPN00, PN04, PN12, PN13PN00 Price group E28PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E34
Art. 3122Curved ceramic beadingr=30, half lengthPN00, PN04, PN12, PN13PN00 Price group E14PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E16
Art. 3124Curved ceramic beading Outside cornerPN00, PN04, PN12, PN13PN00 Price group E34PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E41
Art. 3125Curved ceramic beading Inside cornerPN00, PN04, PN12, PN13PN00 Price group E67PN04, PN12, PN13 Price group E71
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Colours
Material vilbostone porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa
Applications Pool edge - indoors / outdoors
Actual size see diagrams
Joints approx 3 mm
Finish uni-coloured
Surface | Glaze formed | matt
Calculation unit | Packing Piece | loose in box
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Art. 3709
155
25
25
Art. 3161
Art. 3709
25
Art. 3121 Art. 3709 Art. 3160
104
412 64 82 30
2511
044
82 525 300
5 48 5 300 210 20
Art. 3690
±0.00
-0.51
Art. 2641 "B"Art. 2641 "B"Capillary breakingjoint filler
Inclination-0.035
Water level
510
535
535
Bonded waterproofing
Reaction resin filler
Watertight concrete
Top concrete layer
23,8 l/m
Curved and cove base ceramic beading
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Art. 3620Channel piecePN00, PN09, PN12, PN31Price group E37
S R10 f B
Art. 3624Inside corner/Outside cornerPN00, PN09, PN12, PN31Price group E100
S R10 f B
Art. 3621Channel piece with outletPN00, PN09, PN12, PN31Price group E94
S R10 f B
Art. 3626End piecePN00, PN09, PN12, PN31Price group E81
S R10 f B
Art. 3622Channel piece, half lengthPN00, PN09, PN12, PN31Price group E29
S R10 f B Art. 3620 "B"Art. 2200 "B" InclinationInclination
397
397
397
397
397
3
Pool surroundingconcrete construction
Bonded waterproofing
Ceramic channel in the pool rim
Drainage channel in the pool surrounding
Functional trims for pool surrounding
Colours
Material vilbostone porcelain stoneware EN 14411-BIa
Applications Pool rim - indoors / outdoors
Actual size see diagrams
Joints approx 3 mm
Finish uni
Surface | Glaze formed | matt
Calculation unit | Packing Piece | loose in box
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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.
When renovating swimming baths, it
is often necessary to install a com-
posite seal directly under the tile
covering.
Art. 3201
397
397
397
397
397
397
397
515
0
225 473
473
473
4720
473
473
473
25 225 172
2510
030
Art. 3670
125
When renovation swimming pools, it often may be necessaryto install a composite seal directly under the tile covering.
Art. 2706 "B"±0.00-0.02
Capillary breakingjoint filler
Inclination
Water level
25 300
25
11,7 l/m
Bonded waterproofing
Bonded waterproofing
973
2363
17520
34 l/m
Art. 3010 "C"
Art. 3215
90 102
Art. 3600
Art. 2612 "B" Art. 2612 "B"±0.00Art. 3017
Art. 3171 orArt. 3215
InclinationWater level
20
65
4135
382
5
25300
30
Watertight conrete
Bonded waterproofing
Capillary breakingjoint filler
25 127 192 17020
3197
3197
3197
4 151
8
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Surround formed as single span slab Surround formed as cantilever slab on the pool
Surround formed as cantilever slab on thestructure
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 water-
proofing of the pool surround.
Nowadays, pool surrounds are usually waterproofed
with brushable coatings, so-called alternative water-
proofing, in accordance with ZDB leaflet.
Waterproofing of movement joints for overflow systems
The pool must be structurally independent of the remain-
ing structure. The structural engineer is re sponsible for
selecting the static system. Hisdecision 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±0.00Inclination
Water level
Capillary breaking joint filler
Tiles
Thin-bed mortar
Bonded waterproofing
Elastic joint sealant with closed cell rope
Sealing tapeSloping screed covered with thermal insulation,protective sheet and reinforced screed
Reaction resin filler
Watertight concrete
Swimming pool constructionStatic systems, movement joints
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Tiles
Stop end joint tapeElastic joint sealant
Reinforcement
Pools made of watertight concrete
The pool is constructed using watertight concrete
(concrete with a high level of resistance to water
penetration) in accordance with DIN 1045 / EN 206
and based on static calculations. The structure must
be kept free of cracks. Instructions for constructing
pools of watertight concrete are addressed in the
information leaflet entitled “Swimming and bathing
pools made of reinforced concrete” [“Schwimm- und
Badebecken aus Stahlbeton”] published by the
German Association for the Recreational and
Medicinal Bath Industry [DGfdB].
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 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: C25/30.
• Minimum overlap of reinforcing rods: 50 mm, in
special cases, for example such as salt or mineral
water up to max. 55 mm.
• For pools intended to be filled with water that
is particularly aggressive to concrete, e.g. salt
water, the bonding agents used should be select-
ed 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.
Pools to be clad with tiles are generally made of reinforced
concrete as per DIN 1045 / EN 206.
In some cases, pools made of stainless steel, e.g. on pleas-
ure cruisers, or plastic can also be lined with vitreous tiles.
The following considerations apply exclusively to rein-
forced waterlight concrete pools.
This can be achieved by:
• using impermeable concrete or
• waterproofing.
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 out-
side of freestanding pools should also not be water-
proofed 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.
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Levelling coatTilesThin-bed mortarBonded waterproofing
Insulation strip
Sealing tape in cornerElastic joint sealantClosed cell rope
Screed
Watertight concrete
TilesThin-bed mortarBonded waterproofingSealing tape
Elastic joint sealantClosed cell rope
Screed
Watertight concrete
Waterproofing on structure joint Waterproofing at wall/floor joint
Waterproofing
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 waterproofing.
Is to be carried out according to the general building
inspectorate test certificates of the respective manufac-
turer. 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 manufacturer‘s
instructions.
• Levelling screed as bonded levelling screed in accord-
ance with DIN 18560, quality class CT C25 F4
The dimensional accuracy of the backing should corre-
spond with the finished cladding. Considerable uneven-
ness should be compensated for beforehand with under-
lay waterproof plaster or levelling screed.
The base material must be free of abherents, debris,
dust, binding agents, efflorescence or other contami-
nants 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 waterproofing see
theleaflet from the ZDB “Ceramic tiles in swimming pool
construction - Advice on planning and implementation.”
and DIN 18195-7. This standard is to be replaced by DIN
18535 “Waterproofing of tanks and pools”, which is cur-
rently in draft form.
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 specified in the
general building inspectorate test certificates of the
respective manufacturer must be observed.
Suitable bases
• Concrete in accordance with DIN 1405 / EN 206 and
DIN 4227
• Levelling plaster in accordance with DIN 18550, mortar
group PIII
Pools with composite seal (CS) with ceramic covering
Swimming pool construction
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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.
Pool claddings
In the case of a swimming pool made of impermeable
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 expect-
ed 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 levelling plaster of mortar group III, prefer-
ably pure cement plaster. The limits on flatness deviation
pursuant to Table 3, lines 3 and 6 and, where appropriate,
line 7, of DIN 18202, ‘Tolerances in building construction’,
must be observed. The tiles are laid mainly across the
entire surface of the duly prepared substrate using a suita-
ble C2 thin-bed mortar in accordance with DIN-EN 12004.
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.
Minimum age of the concrete in accordance with DIN 1045
In this connection, see: Leaflet 25.01 of the German
Association for the Recreational and Medicinal Bath
Industry [DGfdB] entitled “Shrinkage and swelling of rein-
forced concrete ceilings, influence on the bonding behav-
iour of ceramic coverings” [“Schwinden und Quellen von
Stahlbetondecken, Einfluss auf das Verbundverhalten
keramischer Bekleidungen”] and Leaflet 25.04, “Swimming
and bathing pools made of reinforced concrete”
[“Schwimm- und Badebecken aus Stahlbeton”]
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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 waterproofingConcrete
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
Bonded 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 and/or the ZDB
leaflet “Composite seals”.
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 bed-
ding 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 adhe-
sion
• cracks or efflorescence
• 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 finished cladding
• The anticipated stress levels in the cladding
construction
• The size of sections and the location and
execution of expansion/structural joints.
Technical aspects of applicationCeramic claddings
Unlike bonded claddings, floating claddings should be
subdivided by movement joints around the borders of
and between individual sections.
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TilesThin-bed mortarBonded waterproofing
Edge protection beadSealing tape
Elastic joint sealerClosed cell rope
Screed
Watertight concrete
Bonded waterproofing
Figure 2: Movement in heated and unheated floating coverings Figure 3: Movement joint in heated claddings.
Floor and wall claddings in wet rooms
Floor claddings which are classified as having a high exposure
to moisture require waterproofing and that the floors slope
towards the drains. The slope of the waterproofing layer cor-
responds to that of the finished tiling. For ceramic tiles a slope
of 1,5 % is usually sufficient. In showering rooms the floor in
the vicinity of the showers should slope at a 3 % gradient.
In this connection, see: German Association for the
Recreational and Medicinal Bath Industry [DGfdB] entitled
“Gradients in floor coverings of swimming pools”
[“Gefälleausbildung in Bodenbelägen von Schwimm bädern”].
The waterproofing must extend over movement joints.
Permalastic sealing strips should be used in a loop shape for
this purpose. (Figure 1)
Drains must be fitted e.g. with at least a 30 mm wide flange
and installed with at least 50 mm of overlap by the gasket
over the grouting materials and screed in order to integrate
these into the surface waterproofing.
For more structural comments on drains and channels, see
the ZDB guideline “Instructions on producing drains with
composite seals”.
Pipes and tap fittings that penetrate wall claddings are inte-
grated into the surface waterproofing by means of sealing
gaskets.
See also: ZDB leaflets “Composite seals” and “Swimming
pool construction”, as well as DIN 18534 “Waterproofing for
indoor applications”, which is currently in draft form.
Technical aspects of applicationCeramic claddings
Heating conductor
Bonded waterproofingSealing tape
Elastic joint sealantClosed cell rope
Pipe sleeve
Tiling on cement floors – heated and unheated
In principle, reinforcement of screeds on an insulating layer
is not necessary. Reinforcement is advisable in the case of
heated screeds. These screeds are to be divided into sec-
tions by section boundary joints: in unheated screeds maxi-
mum 60 m2 in size with a maximum edge length of 8 m. In
heated screeds maximum 40 m2 in size with a maximum
edge length of 6.5 m. (Figure 2)
Compact sections should be created wherever possible,
with aspect ratios not exceeding a maximum of 1:2.
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. (Figure 3)
For more information, please refer to the ZDB leaflet “Tiling
on cement floors”.
Figure 1: Waterproofing on screed joint