What is Bullnose Pool Coping?
Imagine yourself stretched out on a lawn chair, enjoying the summer sun and heat. Then, when it’s time to cool off, you go for a dip in your backyard in-ground pool. Maybe you also have a cold, refreshing beverage to drink while you are going for your summer soak in the pool. Sounds pretty perfect, right?
Adding a pool to your backyard can transform your space and give you a great place to enjoy yourself. If you are thinking of adding a pool to your backyard, there are a lot of things to consider about the construction of the pool. Below, we are going to talk a little bit about pool coping, specifically bullnose pool coping, and whether or not it might be right for you.
What is Pool Coping?
Pool coping is the top edge of your pool. The pool coping is the material that is used to go on top of the pool edge or pool shell wall. There are different things that can be used for pool coping, including tile, concrete, natural stone, and more. Pool coping not only can add a decorative edge to your pool, but it also helps to protect the structure of the pool. It also can be a great way to have a safe and non-slip surface for your pool surround.
Bullnose Pool Coping
Bullnose pool coping is a popular option. This style of pool coping refers to a rounded edge finish. Instead of a sharp or square edge, bullnose gives you a rounded edge. This can be a great look and a softer look and feel. The rounded shape has safety benefits, as well as offer you a smoother look and texture for your pool.
There are different types of bullnose pool coping and different materials you can use. For example, one very popular pool coping option has been pre-cast concrete that gives you a bullnose front edge. Check out some options below.
- A pre-cast coping can be a durable option and one that is easy to maintain. It can also an affordable option that is available in many different colors, textures, and patterns.
- Another bullnose coping option is bullnose brick. Bullnose brick is brick coping, and this can give you a great look with different colors and patterns for your brick.
- You can also get cantilever coping for your pool. Cantilever coping is a poured-in-place concrete coping. This type of coping is poured on top of the pool shell, and it can be created in a bullnose edge to give you the rounded look and feel.
At Triad Associates, we provide pool coping services and materials, but we also provide pool plastering and other hardscape services. We can help you make the outdoor oasis that you are looking for by providing you with the knowledge, materials, expertise, and labor to make it happen. You can reach out to us to talk through the type of project you are looking to complete, and we can give you an estimate for your project.
