Pool tile
MCPS recommends 6×6-inch waterline tile. Its selection guide advises against outdoor glass and small-format tiles with many joints, and split-face or ledger tiles at the waterline. Confirm location and submerged-use suitability.
Materials that complete the setting
Pool tile, vessel-edge coping and surrounding pavers selected together for your mountain property.
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Three surfaces. One considered palette.
Tile defines the waterline or interior. Coping finishes the edge of the vessel. Pavers shape the surrounding deck and walkways. Each serves a different purpose, but their colors, textures and proportions should work together.
MCPS uses NPT and Keystone selection resources to help compare materials. Samples, submerged-use requirements, slip resistance, drainage and freeze-thaw exposure matter as much as the photograph in a catalog.
Our approach
The detail is in the installation.
Coping
Coping caps the vessel edge and creates the transition from water to deck. Profile, edge treatment, joint layout and compatibility with a cover track are planned together.
Pavers
Deck materials need appropriate footing, drainage and support. Porcelain and natural stone options are reviewed against the site's exposure and maintenance needs.
Thinset & grout
The setting system must suit the tile, substrate and wet environment. Grout color can blend or emphasize the pattern; confirm the specified product and physical color sample with MCPS before approval.
Crossed-out catalog selections are not recommended by MCPS. A supplier listing is not approval for every application.
Plan with confidence
Selections & resources
NPT selections
Explore pool tile, coping, decking and finish collections.
Keystone selections
Compare porcelain, natural stone and pool tile with your MCPS advisor.
PDF · Tile, Coping & Pavers
MCPS Tile & Surface Selection Guide
MCPS recommendations for waterline tile, outdoor material exclusions, coping and pavers.
Start here before browsing supplier catalogs. MCPS advises against outdoor glass, small-format tile, and split-face or ledger waterline tile.
PDF · Tile, Coping & Pavers
Keystone Pool Tile Catalog
The supplied tile-only catalog for comparing manufacturer selections.
Catalog includes glass and small-format options MCPS does not recommend for relevant mountain applications. Follow the MCPS Tile & Surface Selection Guide and marked exclusions.
PDF · Tile, Coping & Pavers
Keystone Pavers & Coping Catalog
The supplied combined selection catalog for porcelain and natural stone pavers and coping.
Marked exclusions remain in the document. Final material approval is project-specific.
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