My pb said he only installs flagstone coping on freeform pools. I want a smooth edge, bullnose. I was thinking of travertine but pb says it will have to be cut in a million pieces and would look awful. What do you think ? Any other alternatives ?
I'm using travertine bullnose coping on our pool which is pretty curvy. I think you've been on my pool thread so maybe you've seen it. I know we've "talked" on some pool threads - not sure which.
They're right. Travertine coping on curvy pools won't give totally smooth edges. And I see what they're talking about - not sure I noticed that in the million and one travertine coping pictures I've seen online. But I am noticing it now since the coping is being done now, and I still love it!!!
Another option is to use the stamped concrete/coping for a nice smooth edge. I think it's beautiful, but it might not suit your needs or tastes. It's Karyn's pool build thread. I'm not sure how to get her picture over here or her thread link. Let me know if you need more help to find it. Pay more attention to the edge on the pool side. The outside edge will be more hidden by the decking.
Here's a picture of my coping so you don't have to jump over to my build thread and hunt for it. Good luck! Suz.
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It's me again. Let's see if this link will get you to her build thread so you can see the coping picture I mentioned. Look for her post #132. Good luck! Suz.
http://www.troublefreepool.com/thre...te-Poured-on-SJ-Build-Pictures-included/page7
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Well, the link I gave above doesn't seem to work. So here is the title of her thread. As of right now, her thread is on page 2, but that often changes. Again, look for post #132. Suz.
UPDATED - Concrete Poured on SJ Build - Pictures included