Pool waterline tiles in Perth
Guide price only, inc GST. Your fixed written price comes after we see your pool.
Loose, cracked or stained waterline tiles make the whole pool look older than it is.
We lift, replace and regrout the tile band, quoted after a look.
When to replace the tile band
- Tiles falling off or sounding hollow
- Crumbling or missing grout
- White crusty build-up that will not clean off
- A dated colour that clashes with a new surface
Best done with a resurface
If the pool is being emptied for a new surface anyway, the tiles are easy to do at the same time.
One drain-out, one refill, one tidy finish.
We can do tiles on their own too.
Our process
- Photos and choice
Send photos. We talk through tile options that suit your pool.
- Fixed written price
Removal, new tiles, grout and refill listed.
- Lower the water
Down below the tile line, or a full drain if resurfacing.
- Remove and prep
Old tiles and adhesive off, the band cleaned and levelled.
- Tile and grout
New tiles laid straight and grouted for pool use.
- Refill and balance
Back to the right level with balanced water.
What affects the cost
Length of the band
Measured around the full edge of the pool.
Tile you choose
Prices vary across tile ranges.
What is under the old tiles
Damaged render behind them needs repair first.
Done alone or with a resurface
Bundling usually saves on the drain-out and refill.
Guide prices
Waterline tiles
Quoted after a look
Guide price only, inc GST. Your fixed written price comes after we see your pool.
Fibreglass resurfacing
From around $12,000
Guide price only, inc GST. Your fixed written price comes after we see your pool.
Pool water can't go down the sewer in Perth
Water Corporation does not allow domestic pool drainage or backwash into the sewer.
Ask your council how disposal works where you live. Never run it to road drains, a neighbour's place or parkland.
The water is dechlorinated first. We plan the drain-out with you before day one.
Your pool fence stays safe during the works
Pools with water over 30 cm deep need a compliant safety barrier, and councils inspect pool barriers at least every 4 years.
The barrier must stay safe while we work. We keep gates shut and the fence compliant from start to finish.
Questions people ask about this
Can I just replace a few tiles?
Yes, if we can match them. Older tiles can be hard to find.
If they will not match, a full new band often looks better.
What is the white crust on my tiles?
Usually a build-up of minerals from the water.
Some cleans off. If it has stained or damaged the tiles, replacing the band is the fix.
Do you have to empty the pool for tiles?
Usually only lower it below the tile line.
If it is part of a resurface, the pool is emptied anyway.
How do I choose a tile colour?
Pick it alongside the surface colour so they work together.
We will bring samples and show you how they look by the water.
Why are tiles quoted after a look?
The length of the band and what is behind the old tiles change the job a lot.
We look first, then write a fixed price.
What if it rains?
New surfaces need dry conditions to go on properly, so we watch the forecast closely.
If rain's coming, we hold off rather than rush it, and tell you the new date straight away.
Weather changes the timing, not your written price.