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Do you know what pool coping is and what it is for? If you don’t know, you should immediately seek out a qualified pool remodeler and ask them to explain it to you. Simply put, coping is the edge that surrounds your pool and really ties the look together. If you had your pool built and did not install a cap, your pool may look unfinished. Coping adds shine and style, but not only that, it’s an added layer of security that provides a smooth edge and adds a slip-resistant feature. Think of coping as a cover between the pool walls and the deck.

You can add a cap that can contrast with the design of your pool or terrace or you can make your cap a perfect combination of the two. As with pool liners, liner tiles come in a wide variety of colors, materials, and styles. You can choose from a natural look, shaped to look like stones or pebbles, or you can choose a colored, poured and stamped (patterned) concrete coping. The style you wear is truly a personal preference. In addition to style and design, you will want to talk to your remodeler about whether to wear a cantilevered coping or a rounded tip coping. The cantilever cap is typically used with brick, concrete and stone and will extend from the edge of the pool; rounded toe style is used with concrete decks and abuts the edge of the pool.

When shopping for a cap, whether for a new construction project or a remodel or renovation, explore your pool builder’s selection of natural stone caps. Natural stone styles are available in granite, marble, sandstone, marble, limestone, or even blue stone. The cap is typically in tile format and is cut to mold the walls and corners. If you are looking for a smooth finish, you will want a sharp stone coif style. Standard pool edge material offers a rough texture.

If you opt for a concrete cap, it will be formed and poured on site, or your pool builder will bring a pre-fabricated cap for the project. You will need to choose a color or pattern for the concrete coping, unless you want to keep it natural and let it blend naturally as well.

Porcelain tile is also another option that offers countless patterns and color options. Note that brick is the most durable facing material and can also be colored from light gray to beige, dark red, and black browns; Remember though, the darker the color, the warmer it will feel in the summer sun. The stone coping is becoming a more popular choice due to its durability and the fact that it remains cool to the touch. With the variety of textures and colors, stone is a great match for many pools and spas.

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