{"id":225976,"date":"2021-07-21T03:32:07","date_gmt":"2021-07-21T10:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trendey.jahaweb.com\/?p=225976"},"modified":"2021-07-21T03:32:07","modified_gmt":"2021-07-21T10:32:07","slug":"pool-coping-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trendeydev.jahaweb.com\/?p=225976","title":{"rendered":"13 Swimming Pool Coping Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cEvery design choice we make has a sensual effect on us.\u201d<\/em>  –  Lebo Grand<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve never owned an inground pool, you\u2019ve probably never heard of pool coping. So, what exactly is coping? In architectural terms, it is the material used to cap a wall. Around a pool, coping provides a smooth transition border between the pool deck and the pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing the right type of pool coping is an important part of pool design\u2014and it\u2019s one that you\u2019ll have to live with for a while. Coping can add so much to your pool\u2019s appearance and functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look through our gallery of pool coping ideas and learn a little more about which type is ideal for your new or renovated swimming pool.<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Brick and Paver Elegance for Versatile Pool Coping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brick and paver coping adds a lot of style to the area around your swimming pool. If you have a brick home, install matching brick coping for design continuity. Bricks and pool pavers come in a wide range of colors and textures, which may make it hard to settle on one style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Flat mount coping is used on an inground pool that has a vinyl liner. Workers place a track to hold the liner and then mount stone, bricks, or pavers on top. If you are experienced with laying tile or brick, you may be able to install pavers and bricks yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most pavers are great for salt pool coping, as they\u2019re salt-resistant. As with natural stone, bricks and pavers last longer when a sealant is applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Soft Curves with Bullnose Coping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A bullnose pool coping finish is popular for its soft, rounded appearance. Often made of precast concrete, bullnose edges jut out an inch or two above the pool shell or wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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They provide your pool structure with a slightly extended edge that is convenient for those who like to hold onto the pool\u2019s edge while kicking or doing other water exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The smooth, curved bullnose coping is also comfortable for those who like to sit on the edge of a ground swimming pool, dangling their feet in the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Bold Statements in Dark Coping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dark-colored pool coping material can add a dramatic look to your inground pool and deck. Slate is a natural choice if a dark material is desired as it comes in many deep shades including blue-grey, green, brown, red, and charcoal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Excessive heat is possibly the biggest concern with using dark materials on a swimming pool deck. Under the intense summer sun, these materials can become unbearably hot and even burn bare feet or exposed skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Rustic and Natural Appeal with Flagstone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The word \u201cflagstone\u201d is used to describe many kinds of flat rocks. Flagstones come in different colors and work well as coping and ground pool decking material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A flagstone inground swimming pool deck will feature flat stones cut into irregular shapes and sizes, fit together like a puzzle. Some may be large and others quite small, with a randomly-laid appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your ground pool deck is more rustic or casual than it is formal, flagstone decking may be a great choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Contemporary Design in Sleek Modern Coping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A modern inground swimming pool deserves a sleek, simple kind of coping stone. Whether you have a fiberglass pool, vinyl pool, or some type of pool kit, the coping is what helps create a modern profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Because modern design is also minimalist, go for a simple rectangular or square pool shape. A modern concrete pool is likely to have wide, flat coping with straight edges that outline the water with linear precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Rugged Charm of Natural Stone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A rough-cut edge is a common pool coping style for inground pools surrounded by a natural stone deck. Designed to integrate into the surrounding landscape, a natural stone pool needs the beauty of irregular, rough-cut coping to complete the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When opting for a rough-cut stone edge, try to make sure the stones are devoid of any sharp edges that can cut or scratch swimmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Natural stone such as granite or marble provides a more elegant, modern pool appearance. Smooth, defined coping edges work well with contemporary pool design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only can natural stone coping be expensive, it must be handled by professionals who can keep it a consistent thickness around the pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sealed granite, limestone, and sandstone are just some of the natural materials that make excellent pool coping and deck surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Custom Style with Poured-In Concrete Coping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Poured-in concrete coping is as it sounds\u2014poured on-site by your pool builder. It\u2019s a relatively affordable option that is durable and slip-resistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are different edge designs to choose from and you can tint the concrete to match or contrast with a concrete deck. Poured concrete coping also requires application of a weatherproof sealant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cantilever pool coping is made from poured concrete. Styrofoam forms are attached to the pool\u2019s lip before the concrete is poured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These forms mold the shape of the finished edge and are removed after the concrete dries and hardens. A cantilever edge may be outlined in tile or stone as a decorative accent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Affordable Elegance in Precast Concrete Coping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Precast concrete coping is sold in pre-fabricated blocks. It\u2019s a popular form of coping because it\u2019s perhaps the most affordable. You may even be able to install these blocks yourself and avoid the high cost of paying someone else to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As with poured concrete, it\u2019s important to seal pre-fabricated concrete coping before using your pool. Although it takes more time, sealed concrete saves you money over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Clean and Modern Square-Edge Coping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another type of cantilever coping, a square-edge is exactly what it sounds like. It has a straight edge, which is preferred with certain types of pool design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While many people prefer the soft curves of a bullnose edge, a square edge can also be comfortable to the touch. It provides a clean, linear finish that makes a modern pool look refined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Unique Pool Designs with Artistic Tile Coping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Decorative tile allows for some of the most creative deck and coping designs. With hundreds of colors and types to choose from, you can create a one-of-a-kind pool deck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hire a mosaic artist to add a custom mural to your pool wall and the surrounding area. You might prefer to use a type of tile that reflects your heritage, such as Italian or Moroccan painted tiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Elegant Sophistication with Luxurious Travertine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Travertine is a natural stone material formed when springs create limestone deposits. The dissolved minerals form layers of calcite and aragonite that become travertine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It comes in a wide range of natural colors, including ivory, cream, gold, silver, and multi-colored. If you\u2019re considering travertine coping, compare the differences between cross cut and vein cut slabs as well as the different patterns inherent to the stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Travertine pool tile can be expensive, but it is a beautiful and practical material for pool coping and decks, especially if you live in a hot climate. Even in strong sunlight, it remains cool to the touch. Travertine must be properly sealed because it is a very porous material that absorbs water quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. Bright and Contemporary with Pristine White Coping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Choosing white coping to border your pool gives it a clean, contemporary edge. Any number of materials can be used to achieve white pool coping\u2014everything from concrete to marble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Despite its delicate-sounding name, porcelain makes a great pool paving material. Porcelain paver products have a strong impact strength and are a surprisingly durable way to add white and other colors to your pool design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. Unique Warmth of Wood Coping for Pools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wood is rarely used for pool coping because it requires a lot of maintenance. However, wood coping paired with a wood deck adds a wonderfully warm texture to your pool area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Composite wood materials, or WPC decking materials, are better for pool coping and decking because of their water resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Short for \u201cWood Plastic Composite,\u201d this type of pool deck will not warp or lose its luster and cannot be damaged by termites or other pests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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