Gateshead mikveh and pool tiling, with discretion.

What matters in a mikveh

Gateshead has a long-established Jewish community, and a mikveh is used regularly and has to be right. It is usually a small pool with steps down into water deep enough for full immersion. The tiling has to be sound and watertight, the steps safe underfoot, and the joints easy to keep clean.

Ritual requirements are a matter for the community and its own advisers. We work alongside them, follow the agreed design, and concentrate on the tiling: preparation, setting out, compatible products and proper curing.

• Steps and handrail fixings
• Grout and movement joints in a small, deep pool
• Finishes that are easy to keep clean
• Changing and preparation rooms

When an existing mikveh needs attention

Loose tiles, open grout and staining are the usual reasons. We look first, explain what we find and agree the scope. How far the repair goes depends on what is behind the tiles once they are lifted.

Timing often matters a great deal. We plan the closure with the people responsible for the mikveh, and the products are given their full cure before it is refilled.

Privacy

We do not publicise the sites we work on or the communities we work for, and we keep disruption to a minimum while we are there.

Leisure, school and private pools

For swimming pools in Gateshead the approach is the same: photos first, an inspection with tap testing where it helps, and a clear scope before work begins.