Tom & Co. Mosaic Courtyard Fountain

UPDATE 4/2013 The water in the fountain became cloudy so I emptied it to clean it. I used a garden hose on the shower setting to clean the inside and the design peeled off. I'm very disappointed but am past the return policy to have it replaced. I thought about painting it but the mosaic design will not show if I paint over it. It still functions well, as long as you don't look inside it's okay. You would think that a product rated for outdoor use to hold water would be more durable. If you buy this be sure to gently wipe the interior with a soft cloth and not a hose with a sprayer. NOTE: the peeling happened about a month or two after I had it. I'm posting this update a year later because I'm setting it up after having stored it last year and remembered that I never posted this issue.I've been searching for a foutain since last summer and was happy to find one that I LOVED on Amazon. I read all of the positive product reviews and placed my order. Shipping was fast and the product was packaged well. I could barely contain my excitement as I opened the box. The directions for set up were very easy, it's really simple to install the pump and pretty much worked right out of the box. I love the sound of the water and set it up on a remote control timer that I got from Home Depot so I can start and stop it with the push of a button. Just a note that in the South we have a lot of pesky mosquitos so I bought mosquito dunks to keep mosquito larve at bay since I don't use the fountain every day. Thus far it seems pretty easy to clean especially since it only has 2 tiers. I haven't decided if I'll store it inside in the winter or buy a foutain cover so I can't speak to it durability during the winter months. I will say that the mosaic looks pretty realisitc unless you're up close. The price was right and the sound of the water is so relaxing. I often nap outside on my hammock (which was also bought on Amazon) and this fountain helps me feel like I'm on vacation. It's my own little slice of Heaven in the middle of the suburbs.

I'll chime in with the other reviews. This is a very pretty fountain, easy to set up and use, the birds love it. But the first time I cleaned it, the paint fell away on the top part and elsewhere. Just keep that in mind.

Update: Since our fountain was looking so bad and attracted mold easily because the paint and finish were worn off we ordered another one. The paint started coming off within the 1st week of use and the whole top tier broke off the second week. Luckily this happened within 30 days so we were able to get our money back. I'm really disappointed because this is a nice fountain if it were made with better quality.It is light weight and the paint comes off the more you clean it, but the price was reasonable. You get what you pay for. After 3 years it looks a little rough, but the birds still love it!

I got this fountain last year and its been great. It was easy to set up and its the perfect height and size. I was surprised how it stayed standing during the extremely high winds of 60-70mph of our monsoons. I never had a issue with the paint or finish coming off, the only thing i had to do was replace the pump. The only problem i have had is when these black birds (crows) do their business in it..Update.. I purchased this fountain back in July 2012 (5 years ago) and its been great. I noticed the paint was peeling off the bottom bowl last year, I lightly sanded the whole fountain and repainted and the clerk at Lowe's suggested I try this leak proof sealant (clear spray) in the large and small bowls to stop the paint from peeling. I tried it and so far the paint hasn't peeled.

The Mosaic Courtyard fountain has been a perfect backyard addition. It's not some big, grand courtyard fountain, but is a quality option for people on a budget. It is fiberglass, therefore is not as sturdy as some fountains. Also, the water reservoir is tiny, so you need to replenish the water often. Another downside is the short electrical cord, which means you need to purchase an outdoor extension cord if you wish you place this fountain further away from the house. You can hear the pump, but the waterfall sound dulls the pump so it's barely noticeable. I would recommend this fountain, for this price range.

I bought this fountain last year - loved it! It was super easy to put together and looked nice.... for one summer. I noticed last year that with various cleanings the interior resin was flaking off and it seemed that every subsequent cleaning more of it happened. I think for the price paid, it should have lasted longer..... too bad because all other aspects of it were good.

Very pretty to look at, but to get to pump to clean it, and then put it back together is extremely difficult. It was almost impossible to keep the hose on the pump, and twist the riser into the locking position.

I received this fountain as a Christmas gift but decided not to fully open and assemble it until now (my mistake). I discovered that it was broken and I have passed my 30 day window to return it. But overall it appears to be cheaply made. :-(