Best approaches to fixing

[jbird0215]

Hello, warm enough day in Nashville to go swimming today which was great! While in the pool I did notice a few areas that likely need addressing.
1. The caulk around the steps is coming loose in spots. How do you recommend addressing and is there a special pool caulk for something like this?
2. There are several mortar cracks between the coping and the lighting track. Any suggestions here?
3. I have a few cracks in the coping itself. Would you recommend a concrete filler or something else?

I’ve attached some pictures to help with diagnosis and treatment options. Thanks

 

[ajw22]

For the straight cracks int he coping I would put a concrete saw on them to create a wider channel and then put mortar in it to make it look like the other joints.

Let's see what @jimmythegreek suggests for your caulk problems.

 

[jimmythegreek]

Hard to tell what was used before. Regardless to re caulk well you have to pick all the old stuff out amd clean it up well. A good tile caulk that's exterior rated is good amd easy to work amd cleanup. Silicone etc works but is unforgiving you need to tape it all off for that
Coping I agree with allen those vracks are settlement they disnt run with the joint they went sideways too. Can just caulk the actual coping cracks the joints I'd re mortar after opening and cleaning

 

[jbird0215]

Thanks @ajw22 and @jimmythegreek. I found this stuff at Home Depot that says it’s OK for pools. Is this product good to use on everything except the coping joints? Custom Building Products Commercial #382 Bone 10.1 oz. Silicone Caulk-CCSC382 - The Home Depot

 

[jimmythegreek]

Yes that's fine to use. With silicone you have to tape all joints off and they need to be dust free amd clean. If you just caulk it amd use your finger ita gonna look horrible theres mo working silicone. It's a very controlled lay of the bead then a little sponge wiping and pull tape

 

[jbird0215]

Yes that's fine to use. With silicone you have to tape all joints off and they need to be dust free amd clean. If you just caulk it amd use your finger ita gonna look horrible theres mo working silicone. It's a very controlled lay of the bead then a little sponge wiping and pull tape

I’ve read a ton on here about polyurethane caulk. Would that be the better product to use? It also sounds less forgiving to work with. Want to make sure I do this right the first time. Thanks.