Swimming Pool Coping Types

Rolled Edge Coping

• Made from cast stone, brick or concrete, rolled edge coping consists of a smooth surface design with a thick, upturned end. Swimmers can safely hold onto this rounded, raised edge for resting, which makes this pool both practical and visually appealing.

Bull-Nosed Coping

• Shorter and bulkier than the rolled edge design, bull-nosed coping is the most used type of pool coping. It has a flat surface design leading to a rounded end at the edge of the pool. It usually comes in the form of natural stone, cast stone or concrete but can be made with any type of coping material.

Cantilevered Coping

• Cantilevered coping also has a flat surface. Instead of a rounded end, however, it has a slope that drops off at a 90 degree angle and runs past the pool's edge. This type of design favors custom-built swimming pools, giving them a more modern, elegant look and making the deck seem thicker. Like bull-nosed coping, you can use virtually any type of coping material for cantilevered coping.

Rough Cut Coping

• The rough cut design is made from rough stone and has a coarse, textured edge. It offers a more classic and casual look for your pool. Due to its natural and minimalistic nature, it's occasionally called cobble, tumble or country coping.

Other Coping Types

• Pool builders offer various other, lesser-known types of coping as well. These options cater to greater individualistic tastes and give your pool a more unique look. You can choose from circular or semi-circular, right/left springing or inverted angle, curved or straight, and diamond or square coping styles.