In modern-day Australian architecture, the swimming pool has become as much of an architectural feature piece as a functional lifestyle choice to include in new home builds and to renovate to renew old abodes.
Light-medium brown bullnose, curved pool coping and paving with sandstone pool fence detail
Sandstone is a sedimentary rock formed from sand, clay, and other minerals and comes in various colours and textures. It is a perfect natural material for architectural use as it can be shaped, cut and sized to any specifications.
With the choice of multiple sandstone colours (sandstone colour ranges) and its natural slip-resistant nature, sandstone has been a popular choice for homeowners and landscape designers for many decades.
What is Sandstone Pool Coping, and What Are its Advantages for Swimming Pools?
Tripp House, Gosford Quarries diamond-sawn sandstone paving and pool coping, light-medium brown sandstone colour range
Sandstone pool coping is a border that protects the edge of paving up to pool edges (the pool rim) and joins the edges of the pool decking, paving or patio. Sandstone can be custom-fit and shaped to suit even the most complicated and curved pool designs, and sandstone products can offer features such as a drop-faced edge that is functional as well as aesthetic.
Sandstone pool coping can also protect the pool wall and prevent seepage into its recesses, as well as protect the pavers at the outskirts of the pool, acting as a barrier to reduce splashing and spilling of water and to reduce debris such as leaves and grass.
Types of Sandstone Pool Coping
Sandstone pool coping is a versatile and durable material that adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to any pool area. Sandstone is functional and decorative and can be customised to fit any pool design.
With its slip-resistant surface, natural beauty, and long-lasting durability, sandstone pool coping is an excellent choice for any homeowner looking to upgrade their pool area.
Sandstone Bullnose Pool Coping
Bullnosed pool coping, brown/pink sandstone colour range
The sandstone bullnose pool coping is popular for swimming pool edging. It features a round, semi-circular edge extending outward from the pool edge's top. This type of pool coping is a great option for those who want to create a classic look around their pool.
Sandstone Pencil Rounded Pool Coping
This type of sandstone pool coping has a softer, less pronounced round edge. It's a more modern look and ideal for those who want to create a sleek, contemporary look around their pool.
Sandstone Drop Face Pool Coping
This type of sandstone pool coping features a square or rectangular face that drops down from the top of the pool edge. It's a great option for those who want to create a bold, modern look around their pool.
Sandstone Pencil Rounded Edge Pool Coping
Medium brown sandstone colour range, sawn sandstone pavers and pencil rounded pool coping
This type of sandstone pool coping features a pencil-rounded edge that adds a subtle, elegant touch to any pool area.
Architectural Reasons to Use Sandstone in Swimming Pool Landscaping
Random square rock-faced sandstone cladding, sandstone capping, sandstone pool coping and crazy paving pool surround, light-medium brown sandstone colour range
The Architectural Versatility of Sandstone
Sandstone can be used in various applications and cut and shaped to fit any design.
The Durability of Sandstone
Sandstone is a durable material that withstands heavy foot traffic and exposure to the elements.
The Aesthetic Appeal of Sandstone
Sandstone can enhance the aesthetic appeal of any space, adding a natural and elegant touch.
“Sandstone is a versatile, durable, and beautiful material that can be used for various residential applications, including pool paving and coping, patios and walkways, landscaping, and cladding. Its natural beauty, durability, and low maintenance make it a popular choice for homeowners.”
Sandstone Uses for Swimming Pool Landscaping
Sandstone Pool Paving and Pool Coping
Sandstone is often used to pave the surrounding area of a pool and for the coping, which is the edge of the pool that separates the water from the decking.
Sandstone for Patios and Walkways
Sandstone is also popular for patios and walkways as it is slip-resistant, durable and easy to maintain.
Landscaping Swimming Pools
Sandstone can create garden beds, retaining walls, and other features.
Sandstone Cladding
Sandstone is also popular for cladding buildings due to its natural beauty and durability.
Sandstone Products for Swimming Pool Landscaping
Sandstone Pool Pavers for pool Landscaping
Sandstone pavers are available in various sizes and shapes, including square, rectangular, and circular. They can be used for pool paving, patios, walkways, and other applications.
Sandstone Pool Coping pool Landscaping
Sandstone coping is available in several different finishes, including honed, polished, and flamed. It is typically used as the pool's edge and is available in different thicknesses.
Sandstone Tiles pool Landscaping
Sandstone tiles are available in various sizes, thicknesses, and finishes. They can be used for pool paving, patios, walkways, and other applications.
It is important to remember that sandstone tiles can also be used as sandstone cladding for feature walls, retaining walls, pool fences and water features.
Advantages of Sandstone Products in Swimming Pool Landscaping
Wondabyne and pure white mixed crazy paving with curved, bullnose pool coping.
Sandstone is durable
Sandstone is a durable material resistant to weathering, fading, and cracking.
Sandstone has Natural beauty
Sandstone has a natural beauty that can enhance the aesthetic of any space.
Sandstone is a low-maintenance material
Sandstone is relatively low maintenance and can be cleaned easily with water and chlorine.
Sandstone is slip-resistant
Sandstone’s natural porous nature makes it an ideal flooring solution for around wet areas such as pools.
Sandstone provides environmental sustainability as a landscaping material
Sandstone is a natural product that requires releases very few carbon emissions from extraction through to the installation; across the whole product cycle. It is one of the most environmentally sustainable building materials on the market.
Sandstone has an excellent thermal rating
Sandstone is a naturally thermally stable material that does not conduct heat or cold, making it an ideal option for use in summer swimming pools where other materials can heat up quickly and become uncomfortable to walk upon or touch.
Sandstone Swimming Pool Uses
Tripp House, Gosford Quarries diamond-sawn sandstone pool coping and stepping stones, light-medium brown sandstone colour range
As a natural stone material for swimming pool landscaping, sandstone can be used in various ways to enhance the overall aesthetic and functionality of the space.
Sandstone for Pool Paving and Coping
Sandstone can be used to pave the surrounding area of a swimming pool, creating a seamless transition between the pool and the surrounding landscape. It is also often used as the coping around the pool's edge, separating the water from the decking. This adds a natural and elegant touch and provides a non-slip surface for safety.
Sandstone for Patios and Walkways
Sandstone can create patios and walkways in and around the swimming pool area. Its slip-resistant properties make it an ideal choice for these areas, providing a safe surface for walking, lounging and entertaining.
The durability of sandstone also means that it can withstand heavy foot traffic and exposure to the elements, making it a low-maintenance choice.
Sandstone for Landscaping Swimming Pools
Sandstone can create garden beds, retaining walls, and other landscaping features around the swimming pool. Its natural beauty and durability make it an ideal choice for adding visual interest and functionality to the space.
Sandstone can create raised flower beds, retaining walls, and water features like a small waterfall or stream.
Sandstone Cladding
Sandstone can also be used as cladding on walls or structures around the swimming pool area. Its natural beauty and durability make it an ideal choice for cladding, adding a natural and elegant touch to the space.
Cladding can also create privacy screens or hide unsightly equipment such as pool pumps and filters.
Sandstone’s versatility and durability as a material can be used in various ways to enhance a swimming pool landscape's overall aesthetic and functionality. Its natural beauty, slip-resistant properties, and low maintenance make it a popular choice for homeowners and landscape designers.
Sandstone Products and Applications for Swimming Pool Landscaping
In the use of swimming pool landscaping, sandstone pavers, pool coping, and tiles can be used in various ways to enhance the overall aesthetic and functionality of a space.
Pool Pavers for Swimming Pool Landscaping
Sandstone pavers are available at Gosford Quarries in various sizes and shapes, including square, rectangular, and circular.
These pavers can be used to pave the surrounding area of a swimming pool, creating a seamless transition between the pool and the surrounding landscape.
They can also create patios and walkways in and around the swimming pool area.
Pool Coping for Swimming Pool Landscaping
Sandstone coping is typically used as the pool's edge and is available in different thicknesses.
These coping stones can provide a safe non-slip surface around the pool and separate the water from the decking.
The variety of finishes available allows the coping to match the style and aesthetic of the pool area.
Pink and brown sandstone colour range, sawn pool paving and bullnose edge pool coping
“Sandstone coping is available in several different finishes at Gosford Quarries, including sawn or honed, gang sawn. Regarding sandstone edge finishes, the most popular choice for pool coping is the traditional bullnose edge sandstone finish. A more contemporary style is the pencil rounded finish which keeps a predominantly square face on the edge of the sandstone coping, creating a modern aesthetic and appeal for architects and homeowners alike.”
Sandstone Tiles for Swimming Pool Landscaping
Sandstone tiles are available in various sizes, thicknesses, and finishes at Gosford Quarries.
They can be used to pave the surrounding area of a swimming pool or to create patios and walkways in and around the swimming pool area. They can also be used to clad walls or structures around the swimming pool area, such as retaining walls, water features, etc., adding a natural and elegant touch to the space.
The variety of sizes, thicknesses and finishes available allows for a custom and unique look for the pool area, limited only by the imagination.
“When you invest in sandstone for your pool area, you can rest assured that you will have a long-lasting result.”
Overall, sandstone pavers, coping, and tiles are versatile and durable products that can be used in various ways to enhance a swimming pool landscape's overall aesthetic and functionality.
The variety of sizes, shapes, thicknesses and finishes allows for a custom and unique look for the pool area.
Their natural beauty, slip-resistant properties, and low maintenance make them popular among homeowners and landscape designers.
Advantages of Sandstone for Swimming Pools Landscaping
The benefits of using sandstone for swimming pool landscaping are numerous. Sandstone can significantly enhance the swimming pool space's overall aesthetic and functionality.
Durability for Sandstone Pool Landscaping
Sandstone is a durable material resistant to weathering, fading, and cracking. This makes it an ideal choice for swimming pool landscaping, as it can withstand exposure to the elements, heavy foot traffic and pool chemicals. It will last for many years with minimal maintenance, making it a cost-effective choice.
Natural Beauty for Sandstone Pool Landscaping
Sandstone has a natural beauty that can enhance the aesthetic of any space. Sandstone’s natural colours and textures can add visual interest and create a cohesive and harmonious look between the pool and the surrounding landscape.
Sandstone can be used to create various styles, from rustic and natural, to elegant and sophisticated.
Low Maintenance for Sandstone Pool Landscaping
Sandstone is relatively low maintenance and can be cleaned easily with water and mild detergent.
This makes it an ideal choice for swimming pool landscaping, as it requires minimal upkeep and can be easily cleaned and maintained. It will continue to look great for many years with minimal effort.
“This makes sandstone a great choice for busy homeowners who want a beautiful and functional pool area without spending much time on maintenance.”
Sandstone and Environmental Sustainability
Sandstone is an environmentally friendly choice for pool coping.
As a natural material, it is sustainable and renewable, requiring minimal energy to extract and process.
Additionally, sandstone can be recycled and reused, reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfills.
Sandstone and Salt Water Swimming Pools
Saltwater is problematic with all-natural stone, and sandstone is no exception to the rule. Saltwater can penetrate the stone and crystalise under the surface, causing the stone to disintegrate or erode.
However, modern solutions to this age problem include specific sealers formulated to consolidate the sand particles that form sandstone and reinforce its structural integrity.
You can read more about this on the Premium Coatings website, outlining some handy tips and tricks to seal and maintain your sandstone swimming pool coping, paving and other related sandstone products in the presence of saltwater.
The advantages of using sandstone in swimming pool landscaping are numerous.
Its durability, natural beauty, and low maintenance make it an ideal choice for enhancing the overall aesthetic and functionality of the space.
It can withstand exposure to the elements, heavy foot traffic and pool chemicals while adding visual interest and creating a cohesive and harmonious look between the pool and the surrounding landscape.
Architectural Reasons to Use Sandstone in Swimming Pool Landscaping
Sawn sandstone paving with custom profiled pool coping, medium brown colour range (Crown Casino, Sydney)
Regarding swimming pool landscaping, the architectural reasons for using sandstone are numerous and can significantly enhance the overall design and functionality of the space.
Architectural Versatility for Swimming Pool Landscaping Design
Sandstone can be used in various applications and cut and shaped to fit any design. This makes it an ideal choice for swimming pool landscaping, as it can create multiple styles, from rustic and natural, to elegant and sophisticated.
It can be used for pool paving and coping, patios, walkways, and landscaping features such as garden beds, retaining walls and water. Its versatility allows for a custom and unique look for the pool area.
Durability for Swimming Pool Landscaping Design
Sandstone is a durable material that withstands heavy foot traffic and exposure to the elements.
This makes it an ideal choice for swimming pool landscaping, as it can withstand the demands of a pool environment while maintaining its natural beauty and elegance. This durability also means that it will last for many years with minimal maintenance, making it a cost-effective choice.
Aesthetic Appeal for Swimming Pool Landscaping Design
Sandstone can enhance the aesthetic appeal of any space, adding a natural and elegant touch.
The natural colours and sandstone textures can add visual interest and create a cohesive and harmonious look between the pool and the surrounding landscape. This can greatly enhance the space's overall design and functionality and increase the property's overall value.
There are numerous architectural reasons for using sandstone in swimming pool landscaping. Its versatility, durability, and aesthetic appeal make it an ideal choice for enhancing the overall design and functionality of the space.
“Sandstone is a timeless material that can be used in various applications, cut and shaped to fit any design, withstand the demands of a pool environment while maintaining its natural beauty and elegance, greatly enhance the overall design and functionality of the space and increase the overall value of the property.”
Choose Gosford Quarries As Your Swimming Pool Coping Supplier
Sandstone pool coping is an excellent choice for anyone looking to incorporate a unique architectural landscaping design into their swimming pool area. It is functional, durable, and aesthetically pleasing and offers a variety of finishes, colours, and customisation options to suit any pool design.
Sandstone pool coping is also an excellent choice for homeowners looking to create a beautiful and functional pool area. With its unique beauty, durability, slip resistance, thermal advantages, and low-maintenance properties, sandstone is a smart and sustainable choice that will provide years of enjoyment and add value to any property.
“Contacting a reputable and trusted supplier like Gosford Quarries can help ensure that you receive the highest quality sandstone products and expert advice.”
Contact Gosford Quarries today to discuss your next swimming pool sandstone pool coping project on 02 8585 8282.
A version of this article can also be found at outdoordesign.com.au (Outdoor Design Source).