Pool Coping Overview

Commercial pools require, by code, pool and spa depth markers and no diving markers, when applicable. For a beautiful, more subtle look, we can etch the required information right into the coping stone! Or, if you wish, we can add the usual tile inset into the stone.

Pool coping is built to a variety of shapes, sizes, materials, textures, and color.

• Pre-cast Safety Grip – this is pre-casted in molds where the edge curves up to allow for a good grip at the edge of a pool. This technique requires a template to be made of the pool’s edge to give the manufacturer exact measurements for each pre-cast piece. White is the typical choice but other colors are available.
• Pre-Cast Custom Made – comes in non-safety grip designs including a bullnose edge, square edge, and others. Many colors are available.
• Flagstone, Quartzite, and other natural stones – natural stones create a more exotic and organic look. Since natural stone can be porous, be aware of potential flaking and cratering (holes) depending on the selected material. Natural makes for a beautiful look; you can prevent flaking by regularly sealing the material (usually every few years).
• Cut and Honed coping stones – these give a more sophisticated look. This polished is beautiful but can be very slippery.
• Pour-in-place coping – we set forms of wood and foam to pour cement coping of various edges. You can practically choose any color you wish. Darker colors are typically more expensive as more dye is needed in the cement mix. It’s important to note that pour-in-place pool coping is done on site rather than a factory-controlled setting. That means that weather and other factors may impact curing and cracks may occur.