Choosing pool tiles and coping
Interior, waterline, coping and surround: four choices that make a pool.
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The interior sets the water colour
Whatever lines your pool decides the colour of the water. White and pale blue read bright and tropical. Mid blues feel classic. Deep blues, greens and charcoal look calm and natural.
Glass mosaics give the most sparkle and depth. They don't absorb water and keep their colour. Some are made from 100% recycled glass.
The waterline
The band along the waterline gets the most attention and the most wear. Mosaics or small glazed squares work well here, and they can match or contrast with the interior.
Coping
Coping is the edge you sit on. Drop-face coping tiles have a thick 40 mm front edge, so the surround looks like a solid stone block. Several of our stone-look ranges come with matching coping, so the surround and edge are the same tile.
The surround
Pool surrounds are wet most of summer, so choose a P5 tile or paver. Pale colours stay cooler on bare feet in the Queensland sun.
Bring the plans
Pool tiling is a big job with several products. Bring your plans or your pool builder's schedule and we'll quote the interior, waterline, coping and surround together.
