Hi all, I’m considering 24” square 2cm porcelain pavers for my renovated pool deck but am struggling with finding a modern pool coping. Porcelain pavers can be mitred to form a square drop down edge but I’m curious to know if anyone has used this for coping? Will it break or be too sharp? We like the thick edge look but the porcelain paver edge is a different color when eased (and it’s not thick enough).
Porcelain paver as pool coping
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sktn77a
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I think it can probably be made to work.
Are you thinking that the pavers would overhang the water (as traditional coping would), or would that vertical surface on the paver be flush with the waterline tile? Or perhaps even be the waterline tile? How tall is the riser face on the tiles?
If flush I think it would make an interesting, and very modern looking result, but will likely drive your masons nuts as it will be a challenge to get them set.
If you are thinking overhang my concern would be any void behind the vertical section becoming a hiding place for insects and debris.
Are you thinking that the pavers would overhang the water (as traditional coping would), or would that vertical surface on the paver be flush with the waterline tile? Or perhaps even be the waterline tile? How tall is the riser face on the tiles?
If flush I think it would make an interesting, and very modern looking result, but will likely drive your masons nuts as it will be a challenge to get them set.
If you are thinking overhang my concern would be any void behind the vertical section becoming a hiding place for insects and debris.
Schwimmbad
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- Sep 4, 2022
- 327
- Pool Size
- 15400
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Can’t answer your question directly as we are just starting the process. We are planning to use MSI Arterra Porcelain Pavers and they make a 13” coping so I’m expecting it to work out well.
Thanks! We would place it flush to waterline tile with a 2.5-3” drop down.
Toxophilite
Silver Supporter
Interesting concept. I'd agree with one point raised. It's gonna take a conscientious and experienced tile mason, and if any free-form to layout, all bets off.