Restoring 1yr old flagstone coping

consoleman · Apr 17, 2018

We got our pool done last year in august? At the time the coping looked very nice. It now looks dull and worn.

I have bought some dry treat 40sk to seal it. Is there a way i can bring life back into the stone before sealing it?

Jimrahbe · Apr 17, 2018

c,

I have no idea how to bring it back, but it sure does not look like the Flagstone we have in the DFW area...

It looks like it has some kind of sealer on it already...

Jim R.

consoleman · Apr 17, 2018

Yeah it did the pool company used something but it only lasted one month tops. I should have sealed it way sooner but i figured since it was winter it shouldn't be a big deal. Regret that big time.

Jimrahbe · Apr 17, 2018

Wow that is a difference...

Seems to me that the sealer is the problem.. Looks like it discolored and turned foggy...

What would happen if you sanded it???

I have no real clue as I am not much of a rock expert... My wife is.. at least it appears that way when you look at her fingers...

Jim R.

kimkats · Apr 18, 2018

I say test a tiny place out of major eye sight...........wet sand with a very fine sand paper. Let it dry and see how it looks.

jillp913 · Apr 18, 2018

Currently on the tile search and I love your tile, can you tell me what it is?! Including the tile on the steps!?
Bummer about the flagstone, I don't have any advice, I'm surprised by that, we have flagstone near our pool and have no issues. But it's not right next to it.

consoleman · Apr 18, 2018

I have searched and searched for threads about sanding flagstone coping but have come up with nothing. I think it would work, but would like to see if someone has done this before.

I could test it in a small area but i have one shot at this and i dont want to screw it up.

The tile we got at mastertile ( i will get the number when i get off work) and the steps are pool gemz made by pebbletec. They sell them in boxes of 20 for like $25 with installation.

kimkats · Apr 18, 2018

I made the suggestion from my gut with nothing else to back it up......If you can find a small, out of sight place to test it on........Here is hoping!