Pool Coping?

[hesaidwhat?]

I'm looking to rip out some of the metal coping on my ramp and put in concrete pool coping. Anyone know specifically what i should look for and where I would be able to find it?

[marginal way]

just do poured in place. no seams.

http://www.skatepark.org/park-development/diy/2011/01/pour-mans-pool-coping/

or call around to places that build residential swimming pools in your area. but unless you live in california, or somewhere else where backyard pools are prevelant enough to justify places pouring blocks, you'll have to have it shipped, and it will be expensive.

bullnose bricks are readily available all over the country, along with a whole bunch of other options. i know some dudes that used tall boy cans to mold blocks awhile back, and they're sick.

[oyolar]

I've always wondered this: what exactly is the process for waxing up pool coping? Like, when you see people barging backyard pools and ding frontside grinds, especially really long ones, is there anything applied to the coping or not really?

[Trickskatin]

I've always wondered this: what exactly is the process for waxing up pool coping? Like, when you see people barging backyard pools and ding frontside grinds, especially really long ones, is there anything applied to the coping or not really?

Lacquer. No wax.

[noileum]

going faster usually helps as well

[InternetDaddy]

I've always wondered this: what exactly is the process for waxing up pool coping? Like, when you see people barging backyard pools and ding frontside grinds, especially really long ones, is there anything applied to the coping or not really?

an older guy was at the park shredding up the pool area, and before he started taking runs he went around and sprayed the coping with clear coat spraypaint. apparently it works as well (if not better) than wax, and does a better job of protecting the coping.

[friendly dave]

http://www.tedderstone.com/

[marginal way]

i can't believe i forgot about tedderstone. we're even planning on gettting some for the deep end this summer. blowing it.

I've always wondered this: what exactly is the process for waxing up pool coping? Like, when you see people barging backyard pools and ding frontside grinds, especially really long ones, is there anything applied to the coping or not really?

NEVER, EVER, EVER WAX COPING. EVER. USE LACQUER.



it soaks into the pores of the coping, strengthening and protecting the concrete.

wax just makes a mess, does nothing to protect the coping, and eventually gets dragged all over the place once it starts sticking to everyone's wheels.

lacquer also works better than wax on most concrete ledges.

[Decreed Bratton]

Another reason not to use wax is safety.  When you're 8 or 9 feet up and slip on the wax it could be deadly.

[Lurkenstock]

i can't believe i forgot about tedderstone. we're even planning on gettting some for the deep end this summer. blowing it.

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I've always wondered this: what exactly is the process for waxing up pool coping? Like, when you see people barging backyard pools and ding frontside grinds, especially really long ones, is there anything applied to the coping or not really?

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NEVER, EVER, EVER WAX COPING. EVER. USE LACQUER.



it soaks into the pores of the coping, strengthening and protecting the concrete.

wax just makes a mess, does nothing to protect the coping, and eventually gets dragged all over the place once it starts sticking to everyone's wheels.

lacquer also works better than wax on most concrete ledges.

Salba Sauce, baby!
As long as people don't get too carried away with it, lacquer is the shit.

[oyolar]

i can't believe i forgot about tedderstone. we're even planning on gettting some for the deep end this summer. blowing it.

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I've always wondered this: what exactly is the process for waxing up pool coping? Like, when you see people barging backyard pools and ding frontside grinds, especially really long ones, is there anything applied to the coping or not really?

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NEVER, EVER, EVER WAX COPING. EVER. USE LACQUER.



it soaks into the pores of the coping, strengthening and protecting the concrete.

wax just makes a mess, does nothing to protect the coping, and eventually gets dragged all over the place once it starts sticking to everyone's wheels.

lacquer also works better than wax on most concrete ledges.

One more question-how do you go about lacquering up a ledge? How thick does the spray have to be on the ledge and do you have to wait a little while?

[pica]

I'm looking to rip out some of the metal coping on my ramp and put in concrete pool coping. Anyone know specifically what i should look for and where I would be able to find it?

if your in europe, that's the only way http://www.poolcoping.eu/

[grimcity]

One more question-how do you go about lacquering up a ledge? How thick does the spray have to be on the ledge and do you have to wait a little while?

At our park we use it to butter up concrete edges- I usually lay down two sprays (one back, one forth), let it dry up a bit, then lay down another one. Depends on the concrete's smoothness, but it doesn't really take much. Just pretend like it's red paint and apply it the same way.

[L33Tg33k]

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One more question-how do you go about lacquering up a ledge? How thick does the spray have to be on the ledge and do you have to wait a little while?

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At our park we use it to butter up concrete edges- I usually lay down two sprays (one back, one forth), let it dry up a bit, then lay down another one. Depends on the concrete's smoothness, but it doesn't really take much. Just pretend like it's red paint and apply it the same way.

You're also gonna want to buy/steal a rub brick.  Gotta smooth out the 'crete before you lacq it for proper slides and grinds.

[oyolar]

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One more question-how do you go about lacquering up a ledge? How thick does the spray have to be on the ledge and do you have to wait a little while?

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At our park we use it to butter up concrete edges- I usually lay down two sprays (one back, one forth), let it dry up a bit, then lay down another one. Depends on the concrete's smoothness, but it doesn't really take much. Just pretend like it's red paint and apply it the same way.

[close]

You're also gonna want to buy/steal a rub brick.  Gotta smooth out the 'crete before you lacq it for proper slides and grinds.

Actually, the things I wanna lacquer up are pretty level/smooth so I'm not sure a rub brick will be necessary. I just wanted to see if there's a better way to make them grindable instead of putting on a bunch of wax.  

Sorry if I'm sounding stupid, but how noticeable is clear lacquer on concrete curbs/planters?

[marginal way]

a lot less noticeable than wax, that's for sure... it'll discolor, but not nearly as bad/quick as wax will.

[oyolar]

Ok cool. I'm doing this around my campus so just curious.