With over 27 years of industry experience, Serpil Kesen, founder of Anka Havuz, embraces an approach that prioritizes not only aesthetics but also technical performance and longevity in pool projects. The collaboration with Serapool is rooted in the superior durability and hygiene benefits that porcelain offers against the typical issues of traditional materials like natural stone. In this article, you will explore how Serapool’s solution-oriented approach and wide product range elevate pool design through the lens of Serpil Kesen’s professional experience.
Natural Stone’s Limits, Porcelain’s Strength
Pools are technical spaces constantly exposed to water and chemical interaction. Porous materials such as natural stone cannot resist these conditions over time, leading to surface wear and color changes. In contrast, Serapool’s 100% Porcelain Tiles deliver outstanding resistance to frost, cracking, and deformation thanks to their Low Water Absorption. This protects both investors and applicators from technical failures, ensuring sustainable outcomes.
What distinguishes Serapool from other pool surfacing products? Which features do you value most?
The chemicals, salt, and acids used in pools trigger reactions in conventional cladding materials. That’s why natural stone is simply not an option. The fact that Serapool products are made from 100% porcelain resolves these technical issues entirely. With low water absorption, they are highly resistant to freezing and also promote hygiene.
Technical Support and Complementary Products: Installer-Friendly Systems
Successful pool applications rely not just on the tile itself but also on complementary elements. Details such as Inner Trim, Outer Trim, Porcelain Stoneware Grating, and Anti Slip Terrace Tiles simplify the installer’s task while maintaining system integrity. By offering these components as standard, Serapool reduces the technical workload and contributes to reliable project outcomes.
What advantages have you experienced while working with Serapool Porcelain?
They provide accurate solutions to technical issues in pool installations. Their wide product portfolio—from Scoth Inner Corner, Scoth Outer Corner, terrace tiles, and pool coping to Porcelain Stoneware Grating—makes our job significantly easier.
Local Manufacturing, Global Quality: From Turkey to the World
Since the 1990s, Serapool has developed a product portfolio that not only delivers aesthetic appeal but also meets international technical standards. The ability to match and compete with European-made products in terms of quality has made Serapool a trusted choice for both domestic and international projects. This level of consistency forms the basis of long-term partnerships.
When and how did your collaboration with Serapool Porcelain begin?
I can confidently say I was among the first to use Serapool Porcelain products in Turkey. We were deeply impressed by the fact that their quality matched that of well-known Italian alternatives. Our longstanding relationship with the Serapool family has been both long-established and professionally rewarding.
Trend-Oriented Product Development: Natural Look, High Performance
The shift in customer preferences toward natural aesthetics has raised expectations for surfacing materials. Serapool’s Natural Series combines the technical advantages of porcelain with visuals that mimic nature, offering a new vision to the industry. As a result, investors enjoy visual appeal, designers benefit from creative freedom, and applicators are assured of technical reliability.
How do you evaluate the interest in Serapool Porcelain products? What kind of impact has the Natural Series made in the pool sector?
When people decide to build a pool, they look for products that make them feel good—high-energy and visually inspiring. When we recommend Serapool products, our clients trust our suggestion—and the results are truly spectacular pools.
Adapting to Regional Climates: Resilient Surfaces in All Conditions
Temperature fluctuations directly affect the performance of pool cladding materials. Serapool’s 100% Porcelain Tiles are engineered to absorb climatic variations, preventing seasonal deformations. This not only reduces maintenance costs but also extends the product’s lifespan.
What advantages have you experienced while working with Serapool Porcelain?
The ability of their 100% porcelain products to absorb regional climate variations is one of the main reasons we prefer the Serapool brand.
From Concept to Product: A Manufacturer That Listens to Designers
Standardized products can hinder the realization of unique architectural visions. Serapool adopts a production philosophy that embraces design thinking, offering custom colors, textures, and dimensions for each project. This model supports both practical applications and architectural freedom, resulting in one-of-a-kind outcomes.
Which aspects of the Serapool vision stand out most to you?
Serapool provides more than just premium-quality products. Their extensive range of complementary items gives us versatile options. Additionally, their design teams offer unlimited support, making them a true solution partner for pool contracting firms like ours.
