Seamless Pool Edges Perth
Concrete that runs right to the water, with no row of coping pavers. Honed or exposed aggregate, on new pool surrounds and existing pools.
What a seamless edge is
On most pools the edge is a row of coping pavers, bullnose or drop edge, laid around the top of the pool wall, with the surround done to meet them.
A seamless edge does away with that row. We form up the edge and pour it with the surround, so the concrete runs straight to the water in one finish. There's no grout line and no join where the coping meets the deck, and the whole area reads as one clean surface.
The edge is the hard part
The edge is the first thing people look at, and it's the most detailed part of the job. The formwork has to follow the shape of the pool exactly and keep the edge even all the way round, and the finish on the lip has to be as good as the finish on the flat.
We also set the falls so water runs away from the pool, and plan the job around your pool fence and any landscaping.
New pools and existing pools
A seamless edge isn't only for new pools. In Beldon we added one to an existing pool in Limecrete Coral, which turned the area around it into usable space. About half our seamless edge jobs are on existing pools and half are on new ones, and we do them on both fibreglass and concrete pools.
On a new pool we usually come in around three weeks after the pool goes in. On an existing pool the old coping has to come off first. Matt can organise that with the demo crew he works with regularly, which is usually the easiest way, or we'll work with your own contractor.
If your pool has old coping pavers and you're thinking about a change, send us a few photos or get Matt out for a look. We'll tell you straight whether a seamless edge will work for your pool.
Honed or exposed?
Honed edge
Ground smooth to show the stone, and comfortable on bare feet. Its grip comes from the fine texture the grinding leaves. We seal it with SiF, a penetrating sealer that soaks in rather than coating the top.
Exposed aggregate edge
The stone is washed back to give more texture and grip, and it hides dirt and leaves well. We seal exposed aggregate with Q-Coat All Purpose Gloss, an acrylic gloss sealer.
Coral, Coral White, Kajaani White, Sahara and Quarry have all gone around our pools. Lighter colours don't heat up as much in a Perth summer. See the colours.
Seamless edges we've done
What our customers say
Recently had 135 square meters of honed concrete with seamless pool edge done at our property, after engaging several contractors I went with Matt from nustone. His great reviews and track record speak for themselves as I am stoked with the finish. From first meeting to final product Matt has been great. Nustone was on time, problem solving, transparent with pricing and communicated through the whole process. One tradie to another, there is still pride in people’s work, cheers Matt
Dan & Kylie JanceyGoogle review
Matt and team did a wonderful job on our pool surround and fit us in just prior to Xmas so we could enjoy! Quality of work and communication was outstanding. Highly recommend.
Petrina AlcockGoogle review
Seamless edge questions
What's the difference between a seamless edge and coping pavers?
Coping pavers are a separate row of pavers or tiles around the top of the pool wall, with grout lines between them and a join where they meet the surround. A seamless edge is poured in concrete with the surround, so it's one continuous finish right to the water.
Can you add a seamless edge to an existing pool?
Often, yes. We've done it on an existing pool in Beldon. It depends on the pool and what's around it now, so we'll have a look before we quote.
Is a seamless edge slippery?
A honed edge gets its grip from the fine texture the grinding leaves, and the penetrating sealer we use doesn't make it slicker. Exposed aggregate has more texture and more grip again.
Honed or exposed for the edge?
Honed is the popular choice around pools because it's smooth on bare feet. Exposed aggregate suits people who want more grip and a surface that hides dirt. You can also run the same mix in both finishes, honed around the pool and exposed further out.
Can you do a seamless edge on a fibreglass pool?
Yes. We do them on fibreglass and concrete pools.
How soon after a new pool goes in can you start?
Usually around three weeks after the pool is installed.
Who takes off the old coping?
Matt can organise it with the demo crew he works with regularly, which is usually the easiest way. If you've already got someone, we'll work with them.
What does a seamless edge cost?
It depends on the length of edge, the size of the surround, access and the finish you choose. We give one fixed price once we've seen the pool.
Thinking about a seamless edge?
Send us a few details or give Matt a call. Quotes are free and there's no obligation.