Travertine Pool Coping Perth, WA

Premium Turkish Travertine Coping for Pools and Spas

Travertine stays cool underfoot in the Perth sun, and its natural texture provides slip resistance around wet areas. There is good reason why travertine remains the most popular pool surround stone in WA - outdoor lifestyles are made easier when you have the best materials to support them. Our range of pool coping is available in honed and tumbled finishes, in pencil-round, bullnose, and rebated profiles.

Available Colours

Note: Swatch images are of paver colour profiles - these are the same stone, in the same colours as our pool coping products. While some variation is to be expected in any natural stone, we work with trusted quarries to ensure excellent consistency in colour, surface and inclusions.

Sizes & Specifications

ProductSize(mm)FinishColoursAvailability
Pencil-round Edge
  • 610 x 305 x 50
HonedClassic Cream, Casablanca, Nutmeg, NebulaIn Range
Pencil-round Edge
  • 610 x 305 x 40
HonedPewter, Cappadocia, PhiladelphiaIn Range
Bullnose (round)
  • 610 x 305 x 40
HonedClassic Cream, PewterCustom Order
Bullnose (round)
  • 610 x 305 x 50
TumbledClassic CreamCustom Order
Rebated Edge
  • 610 x 305 x 100 x 30
HonedClassic Cream, Pewter, Nutmeg, PhiladelphiaCustom Order

All pencil-round and bullnose edge profiles have a dressed front edge. Custom sizes, finishes and colours available on request - lead times apply.

Choosing the Right Edge for Your Pool or Spa

Travertine Edge Profiles in Situ

Pencil-round edge - our most modern and sought after edge currently; offers straight crisp lines and a softer, gentle curved finish.

Pewter Travertine & Pencil-round Edge

Bullnose - a fully rounded front edge, the classic look for freeform and family pools; softer underfoot and forgiving at entry points.

Classic Cream Paving & Bullnose

Rebated edge - crisp 90 degree arris for contemporary designs; the rebated profile drops over fibreglass shell lips for a flush finish.

Philadelphia Rebated Edge

Your Guide to Pool Coping Edge Profiles

We provide travertine pool coping in three (3) distinct edge profiles to suit your design desires, and enhance how the space will be used. Your choice of:

1. Pencil-round Edge

Pencil-round edging features a smooth, narrow, and slightly rounded profile along the stone's top and bottom edges, which creates a clean, modern look while softening sharp corners for a safer and more comfortable grip around the pool.

2. Bullnose Edge

As the name suggests, a bullnose edge is smooth and rounded. This is ideal for family homes by reducing the risk of impact with sharp corners, skin scraping or other injuries, and providing a more comfortable experience when getting in and out.

3. Rebated Edge

Also known as drop edge or drop facing, a rebated edge creates a thicker visual profile that hides join lines or pool lips for a more cohesive, premium look. This L-shape lip is perfect for creating a seamless design while still retaining a sharp, minimalist look similar to pencil-round edge styling.

 

Why choose us for your pool coping?

One thing we really pride ourselves on is supplying our pool coping in a thicker 40mm and 50mm profile. These thicknesses give your pool a much more substantial, premium look compared to a standard 30mm paver, while still feeling great underfoot. On top of that, installers prefer laying this profile over a bullnose or rebated edge, because it is much more forgiving and easily hides any minor site variations that would otherwise stand out.

Recent Projects Featuring Travertine Coping

Pewter Paving & Pool Coping - Jubilee Project

Classic Cream Travertine Rebated Edge

Why is Pool Coping Important?

Pool coping is a practical part of your poolside design:

  • Coping protects the surrounding structure by directing water away from the pool shell, which reduces the risk of water seeping where it shouldn't (behind the walls of your beautiful new pool).
  • The smoother edge is safe and more comfortable for sitting, standing or leaning your arms on.
  • Coping provides a more defined, neat look that pulls all the other elements in your pool design together.

4 Compelling Reasons to Choose Travertine for Pool Coping

  1. Travertine's natural structure and density means it absorbs less heat than manmade options like concrete or brick during hot summer days. Lighter colours like Classic Cream or Nutmeg are even better as they will absorb the least heat.
  2. The honed or tumbled surface of our travertine coping provides a safer grip for wet feet near the water.
  3. Travertine handles freeze-thaw cycles well and resists cracking under harsh weather - essential for Perth projects.
  4. With seven variations in natural, soft earth tones, our travertine coping gives Perth pools a classic, resort-style finish without compromising on strength and durability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does travertine pool coping need to be sealed?

Yes - outdoors in Perth we recommend a penetrating, breathable sealer to protect against salt, chlorine splash and staining while letting the stone breathe.

What's the difference between pencil-round and bullnose edge coping?

Pencil-round is the modern standard and what we're asked for most: a small rounded edge on the top and bottom, with the face left as a clean 90° drop -  so you keep the crisp shadow line contemporary designs are built around, without a sharp edge underfoot. Bullnose rounds the entire face into one continuous curve. It's softer and more traditional, but that full curve loses the shadow line and now reads as a dated look.

Difference between pencil-round edge and bullnose pool coping

Is honed travertine slippery around a pool?

Travertine is known for its naturally non-slip surface, thanks to the characteristic texture of the natural stone. Honed travertine retains natural texture and performs well in wet areas; tumbled finishes offer additional grip for high-traffic family pools.

Is travertine pool coping high maintenance?

No. The practicality of travertine pool coping outweighs any inconvenience; it is a durable natural stone that can withstand the rigors of being poolside, especially once sealed. That said, avoid using abrasives or acidic products around any travertine coping, travertine pavers or tiles - this will reduce instances of permanent etching or dullness.

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