A Completely Flat Swimming Pool Floor — Comfort, Hygiene, and Safety
The concept of a 'flat swimming pool floor' might seem self-evident, but in tiled pools, it is never truly the case: tiles are separated by grout lines, do not lie flat across slopes, and develop an uneven surface over time due to differential expansion. A continuously coated surface, however, is completely flat — and this has practical implications for comfort, hygiene, and safety.
On this page, we explain what a truly flat floor delivers and when you will most strongly feel its benefits.
Underfoot Comfort
A flat, jointless epoxy floor feels soft and continuous under bare feet — comparable to a high-quality sports floor. No grout lines pressing into the foot, no sharp edges after 15 years of use. For families, the elderly, and sensitive feet, this represents a spectacular improvement over an older tiled pool.
Ease of Cleaning
A cleaning robot or brush moves much more efficiently over a flat surface than over a tiled floor with grout lines. Our clients report 40–60 % less cleaning time after a renovation. For commercial operators, this means direct savings on labour hours or a higher cleaning frequency within the same timeframe.
Anti-slip Where Required
A flat floor does not have to be slippery. For stairs, shallow areas, or slopes, PoolFIX can apply a textured topcoat that meets anti-slip class C or D according to DIN 51097. This way, you combine comfort where possible with grip where needed.
A Visual Aesthetic Gain
Architecturally, a flat, continuous colour surface is often calmer and more luxurious than a tile grid. This is particularly effective in modern, minimalist wellness environments. For traditional pools where the tile pattern was part of the design, a combination (mosaic waterline + coated floor) can be a beautiful compromise.
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Prices exclude VAT and shipping. Based on €40/L and the theoretical coverage from the datasheet (2.7 m²/L at 300 µm DFT).
Frequently asked questions
Isn't a flat floor slippery and dangerous?
What about depth markings?
Does an underwater vacuum cleaner work better?
Do I lose decorative options?
Is this also suitable for older pools from the 1970s?
Are the slopes retained?
Slight deviations between sample and final result may occur. No rights can be derived from this overview.
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