HOW TO CHOOSE A WATER COLOR FOR THE POOL?

One of the most common doubts that we receive from users is how to decide the color of the pool water. The common belief is that the water in seas and pools is blue because it reflects the color of the sky. Instead, the reality is that the blue color is due to the reflection of sunlight. Water absorbs those colors with a broader spectrum, such as red, and shorter, such as ultraviolet. In addition, other colors such as green can be reflected when there are nearby elements that can bounce the light, such as algae.…

Instead, the reality is that the blue color is due to the reflection of sunlight. Water absorbs those colors with a broader spectrum length, such as red, and shorter, such as ultraviolet. Also, other colors such as green can be reflected when there are nearby elements that can bounce the light, such as algae.

Therefore, when our swimming pool water gets the rays of sunlight, it absorbs first red and ultraviolet lights and after them yellow, green and violet colors, so the water remains in the color of the light with the lowest absorption level: blue.

Having seen the reason why the water in our pool is blue, what does it depend on if it is darker or lighter? The intensity of blue varies depending on the light that the water can absorb. In the case of swimming pools, this depends fundamentally on the depth of the pool.

The intensity of blue varies based on the light that can be absorbed by the water. When it comes to pools, this fundamentally depends on the depth of the basin:

• The larger the glass of our pool, the greater its ability to absorb light and therefore the darker we will see the blue of the water. In the case of children's pools, being shallow, the ability to absorb light is much lower and, therefore, we see more transparent water.
• In addition, there are other factors that affect the color of the pool water, such as the time of day, the position of the clouds or the part of the world in which we are.

In this way, although the color of the pool water will always be blue, we can influence its degree of intensity and even its tonality.

Unlike what happens in the sea, the light absorption capacity of the water in swimming pools is lower and the bottom of the pool is always visible. Therefore, the choice of color pool floor acquires a fundamental role in achieving the effect we want in our pool.

If we opt for white colors for our ceramic wall tiles, the water acquires a sky blue color that transmits purity, relaxation and balance.

Of all the options offered by ACEPOOL, the pool ceramic brand by GRES ARAGÓN, the porcelain tile series comprised of SELENE, CRONOS, MARBLE and URBAN provide the ideal choices if you want to achieve this effect which invites people to disconnect in the pool.

The availability of these models in various modular formats: 30×30, 30×60, 60×60 and 60×120, allow you to give free rein to your imagination and design a multitude of combinations. Those who prefer klinker or extruded stoneware have available the

All these options are available in antislip finish that can be laid on the areas surrounding the pool to give uniformity to our place and include ceramic special pieces made by extrusion process for the edging system of the pool, both overflow and not overflow, as well as for constructing the desired geometries

If, on the other hand, we prefer the color of the pool water to be turquoise so that it takes us to idyllic places, we should place stoneware for beige pools. If we also choose a dark beige coating, the green will be more intense.

The series including SELENE, CRONOS, MARBLE, URBAN and ORDESA offer choices in beige tones to achieve that turquoise effect so inherent to paradisiacal environments.

Another option is to install grey color ceramic tiles, so the water will get a sea-like blue tonality, what looks breathtaking in infinity type swimming pools

In this case, the possibilities with the line of ACEPOOL models are endless: MARBLE, URBAN, CRONOS, MATERIA, PETRA, ORION, CAPRI, COLUMBIA, TATRA…, as well as OCEAN PEARL porcelain tile in a 15×15 and 30×30 format which, when installed inside a pool, can be perfectly combined with any other model from the series over the coping surrounding the basin.

A residential pool project featuring the Ocean collection in Pearl

There are also options for those nature lovers who want to feel the freedom and freshness of the vegetation thanks to its swimming pool. For them, covering the glass with green porcelain stoneware will help achieve an incredible natural effect.

In this case, there is no doubt that the model to choose will be the OCEAN GREEN RIVER, which, accompanied on the pool deck by another porcelain tile, the ORDESA, will create an incomparable habitat.

When choosing to use ceramic tile in dark tones, such as the Urban series in graphite by Gres Aragón, the water reflects and absorbs these tones to create a unique, elegant visual effect. A dark color can give a pool a deeper and more luxurious feeling, which is idea for those looking for a sophisticated and modern atmosphere in their aquatic area. Some of the places where this material fits in perfectly include hotels and residential areas with unique architectural characteristics.

In short, the color palette that we can give our pool water is as infinite as the possibilities offered by ACEPOOL for ceramic wall and floor tiles with all its porcelain stoneware and extruded stoneware series.ACEPOOL para revestimientos y pavimentos cerámicos con todas sus series de gres porcelánico y de gres extrusionado.

Formats ranging from 15×15 to 60×120, without forgetting the non-slip bases and gloss coatings in 12×25 and 25×50 formats, or mosaics. The two most traditional options within the ceramic possibilities to cover our pool.

Therefore, when we have to choose a stoneware model to build our pool, in addition to choosing a quality product with the appropriate technical characteristics, we must think about what environment we want to create, in order to choose the right ceramic tile to help us influence the color of the pool water.

Our Gres Aragón pool specialist team is ready to answer any questions you may have and help you with your projects. Ask for information here. commitment-free.

Guillermo Villanueva Lop

Contract Sales Dept.