You’ve taken the exciting plunge into designing your upcoming oasis, and now you’re at the crucial stage of selecting the ideal pool coping for your space. But what exactly is pool coping?

Pool coping is the material that acts as the boundary between your pool and the solid deck or landscape surrounding it. This ledge serves as a protective transition, shielding your pool’s structure and the surrounding surfaces from potential water damage. Opting for a non-slip coping material ensures safety for swimmers.

Not only does pool coping fulfill a functional purpose, but it also enhances the aesthetics of your landscaping. You can choose coping that complements your deck’s color and style, or you can opt for a contrasting look to create a stunning visual impact.

At Woodstock Plunge™, we harness the Power of the Plunge Pool™ with saltwater, offering a gentler experience on your skin and reducing the need for chemicals. With saltwater in mind, here are the top-tier pool coping options, ranked by their suitability for use:

Natural stone boasts several advantages, such as enhanced durability and superior aesthetics compared to concrete. It thrives in areas with fluctuating temperatures and offers a naturally porous texture, making it slip-resistant for safety. We recommend thermal glazing to further enhance slip resistance.

These natural stones come in an array of subtle, beautiful colors, allowing you to personalize your pool’s design and surroundings. Opt for a stone-like granite to experience the cool touch of stone under the hot sun. It’s not only beautiful but also a safe choice for your family and guests.

The drawback of natural stone is its cost, as we’ve observed many new pools replacing their cement-based coping with Natural Stone, which can be more expensive. We highly recommend constructing a sturdy base for dry laying the coping to prolong its lifespan, given the investment.

We recommend Natural stone for longevity and beauty.

Inground pool coping pavers, though slightly more expensive than concrete, offer exceptional durability and ease of replacement. Pavers come in various styles, including rounded and square edges, with bull-nose coping being the most common choice.

Paver coping can be tailored to harmonize seamlessly with your home’s style and décor, available in a spectrum of colors, from elegant grays to rich browns and vibrant red tones.

It’s worth noting that even with the benefits of saltwater over chlorine, salt can impact sealed decorative concrete finishes over time, as salt crystals form and adhere to the sealer surface.

Like pavers, concrete pool coping is durable and relatively easier to replace, albeit at a lower cost. It also offers various style options, from rounded to square edges, with bullnose coping as a prevalent choice.

You can coordinate concrete coping with your home’s style and decor, choosing from an assortment of colors, including gray, brown, and red tones. However, it’s essential to remember that saltwater can gradually affect sealed decorative concrete finishes over time. 

Concrete Coping has a low cost of entry, but overall would be the most expensive as you will need to replace over time.

For traditional homes with a brick exterior, brick pool coping is an ideal choice. Typically available in red or natural earth tones, brick coping features straight and smooth edges, in contrast to the curved edges of paver coping.

However, it’s important to be aware that pool saltwater can expedite the breakdown of brick pool coping, particularly the cement mortar. Brick coping falls within the mid-price range, positioned between concrete and natural stone pavers in terms of cost.

In conclusion, your choice of pool coping can significantly impact both the functionality and aesthetics of your plunge pool. Consider your budget, design preferences, and the unique benefits and drawbacks of each coping material to create the perfect oasis for your enjoyment.