In this episode Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast Mike and Trey Farley welcome guests Feras Irikat (VP of Brand and Design) and David Futula (Director of Technical Services) from Island Stone, discussing how tile choices shape outdoor living spaces and how to specify products for pools. David explains his role co-authoring the TCNA P602 pool tile installation standard and outlines key performance factors for submerged/exterior use such as freeze/thaw, thermal shock, breaking strength, chemical resistance, and stone-specific issues like rust. Firas describes Island Stone’s origin in Bali creating mesh-mounted pebble sheets, ongoing innovation in dimensional/fractal patterns, and environmentally conscious pebble sourcing. They cover how homeowners should balance emotional goals with functional requirements, the importance of mockups and grout/sealer choices, details on Sukabumi stone behavior and sealing, mesh-backed glass manufacturing differences, V-cap trims, and saltwater pool compatibility.
00:00 Podcast Welcome
01:12 Meet Island Stone Experts
02:36 Pool Tile Standards
04:47 Firas Tile Journey
06:27 Dave Trade Background
08:38 Indoor Outdoor Design Shift
10:35 Biophilic Home Healing
12:32 Island Stone Origin Story
20:28 Ethical Pebble Sourcing
22:45 Designing for Feeling
25:37 Choosing Tile Basics
30:25 Pool Suitability Testing
36:33 Sukabumi Stone Deep Dive
43:10 Natural Stone Variation
44:05 Patina and Biophilic Color
46:34 Slip Resistance and Formats
49:04 Sealants Grout and Mockups
51:12 Fractal Design Philosophy
55:10 Water Walls and Spec Limits
59:47 Mesh Backed Glass Explained
01:04:14 V Cap Trim and Salt Systems
01:07:58 Ceramic Kits and Coverings
01:11:54 Designing for Client Feelings
01:14:07 Wrap Up and Contact Info
01:16:47 Favorites Travel and Closing
Podden och tillhörande omslagsbild på den här sidan tillhör
Mike Farley. Innehållet i podden är skapat av Mike Farley och inte av,
eller tillsammans med, Poddtoppen.
