Marble tile at historic Hearst Castle pool renovated with full system from CUSTOM F E A T U R E S T O R Y he Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle is perhaps the most exciting and beautiful reno- vation project a tile and stone con- tractor could dream of. Located on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean above San Simeon, Calif., this iconic marble pool was inspired by the stunning location, and rivals the extravagant architecture of the castle itself. When cracks and leaks in the 90-year old landmark required repairs and a complete replacement of the tile, a full system from Custom Building Products was selected to install the new stone work. Originally designed by publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst’s architect Julia Morgan in the 1920s, the Roman-themed Neptune Pool was expanded three times until it T 38 TileLetter | June 2019