Just read this post today, spiders done really bother me but I do kill the wolf spiders here. Living in a rural area you see all kinds of creators. Last summer I went to pick my dog up from his godparents, when I looked down in the passenger floorboard there was a good size black snake(good snake), all coiled up resting nicely. I went to my friends house to get a golf club to get it out, but the snake had gone up in my dash. After I drove home, I call the local vets office, they had no idea what to do. So I called the local Nature Center and they could not tell me what to do. First I tried blasting the radio with Heavy Metal, hoping that would bother my visitor and it would leave. Did not happen! Then I turned the heat on high, open the car doors, kept a vigilant watch, after a while I saw the head come out and final the black snake left by the passenger door. Me being there did not bother it in the least, moved over to my raised flower bed, stretched out, about 5 feet long then went on his way. Two weeks ago we were installing a new waterline and the guys saw the snake where they were working. They picked it up and move to the field across the way. Later they were discussing something and the black snake came back, went right between the two of them like they weren't even their. FYI Black Snakes kill copperheads and rattlesnakes, which we all so have. I prefer the Black Snake any day.

We are almost done - some metal artwork and filter box to go before planting. Thought you all might like to see what we ended up doing…. Pool & tiles by pool company, everything else done by ourselves. We are extremely happy with the waterline tile colour - they show up differently all times of the day which is a lovely surprise. Ezarri Glass Mozaic waterline: Space Capricorn Capping Travertine

Welcome to pool ownership! If the tiles are not specific pool tiles (designed to be underwater- not paper backed mosaic)- yes they will pop. Same goes if they aren't laid correctly using the correct glue. Epoxy pool paint will fade and eventually blister and peel (they say 7-10yr life) The various pool plasters do wear, crumble, fade, crack.....eventually. Might be 10yr, might be 20yr. For 2 & 3 to get really good longevity of the surface (and maintain the often questionable warranties), you need to maintain the pool chemical balance- too high or too low acidity/alkalinity will erode the surface faster. Tiles are far more forgiving in terms of maintenance. They also resist staining (leaves, duck poo). They are considered the 'premium' pool lining solution. Good luck with your decision. IMHO- as an ex-pool owner, if it's a small 'feature' pool and you can afford it, I'd tile it.

oklouise In hospitals and nursing homes they use marmoleum, which is non slip, waterproof and now comes in many stylish designs, it can be designed to go slightly, or entirely, up the walls as well as cover your floor, all in one piece, so there is no waterline to leak water under floors. I have used a faux terrazzo marmoleum in my kitchen, foyer and laundry. Great non slip and accoustic properties. Highly insulative. It is also very ecofriendly compared to either vinyl or tiles! I hope this helps you! https://www.forbo.com/flooring/en-au/products/marmoleum/c9rwmi