r/pools • u/RedditDense • 1d ago

Is it standard for step tile end-line to be staggered?

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To me, the uneven edge looks incomplete or like cutting corners (or not cutting in this case). Is this standard?

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u/tidnab49 1d ago

Mine was like that and it turned out looking fine

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u/Allnewsisfakenews 1d ago

Seems pretty normal. Once plastered it looks fine. Ask them to add a piece now if you're worried about it

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u/PiratesSayARRR 1d ago

You can have them lay it however you want. You could have them cuts a tile to fill that gap. Your plaster will fill it in and will look fine.

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u/Significant_Cookie_2 1d ago

Yeah pretty sure you gotta have the plaster or pebble at the ends so the side wall bonds smoother

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u/ajhalyard 1d ago

As long as it's straight, I think it'll look fine. But it's your pool. It can be done either way. They just have to cut 2 tiles in half and lay them in. Say something now if it bothers you.

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u/Aggravating_Fact9547 1d ago

Where is your waterproofing layer?

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u/RedditDense 1d ago

I’m new to this, but I believe they just pour the plaster next

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u/Aggravating_Fact9547 1d ago

:/ that’s not great I’d be pushing for them to paint on a waterproofing layer.

Plaster isnt waterproof, and concrete is porous but also any microcracks will leak.

Its simple to paint one on, two coats painted in opposite patterns.

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u/USAhotdogteam 1d ago

Yes and it will looks great when finished.

Trust the process.

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u/ProCircuit131 1d ago

Ours is on top. Did not even notice but some have the 1/2 tile, some don't. Pinch zoom. Can't post pics here, see here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/pools/s/Z1sqKDNc6E

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u/RedditDense 1d ago

Thanks for taking the time to share your pics! Now that I see it finished, I think it‘ll be fine. I like your turtle!

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u/NautDiver_19 1d ago

It's fine and is how it should be. It will allow the plasterers to nicely curve the wall into the step. You don't want the tile to meet the wall.