Pool tile and coping in Palm Beach.

Waterline tile is the band at the water's surface. It's easier to clean than most interior finishes and hides the line that forms where water meets the wall. Coping caps the pool's edge, joins the pool to the deck, and helps direct water away from the structure.

• Cracked, loose, or missing tiles at the waterline
• Coping that is chipped, shifting, or separating from the pool
• Scale buildup or staining that no longer cleans up
• A tile style that feels dated next to your home

Glass tile — reflective and vivid, with blends that shimmer in sunlight.

Porcelain tile — versatile and durable, in solids, patterns, and stone-look designs.

Stone tile — natural textures and earthy tones for a softer feel.

Travertine coping — natural stone that tends to stay cooler underfoot.

Natural stone and precast coping — limestone, coral stone, or precast pieces in a range of edge profiles such as bullnose or square.

• Tile and interior finish together set the water's tone.
• Match coping to the deck, or use contrast to outline the pool.
• View samples wet and in daylight — colors shift at the waterline.

• Will the pool need to be partially or fully drained?
• Is the bond beam beneath the coping in good condition?
• Is this a good time to resurface as well?