Product Overview
Mayra White 12" x 24" Tumbled Limestone Pool Coping (3 cm Thick) brings timeless Mediterranean elegance, soft natural warmth, and high-performance poolside durability to luxury outdoor living spaces. Crafted from natural Egyptian limestone, Mayra White features a pale ivory and cream background with subtle fossilized shell details and soft mineral movement.
The tumbled finish creates pillowed, rounded edges and a textured, non-skid surface that feels comfortable underfoot while providing enhanced slip resistance when wet. At a substantial 3 cm (approx. 1-3/16") thickness, this coping provides the structural strength required for pool perimeters, coping caps, step treads, and raised wall caps.
Technical Specifications
| Technical Property |
Value / Specification |
Notes / Compliance |
| Material Type |
100% Genuine Natural Limestone |
Authentic Egyptian Limestone |
| Nominal Dimensions |
12" W x 24" L (30.5 cm x 61 cm) |
Classic Rectangular Coping Size |
| Thickness |
3 cm (Approx. 1-3/16" / 30 mm) |
Heavy-Duty Structural Coping Profile |
| Surface & Edge Finish |
Tumbled Surface / Bullnose or Tumbled Edge |
Non-Skid Texture & Softened Edges |
| Color Profile |
Mayra White (Cream, Pale Ivory & Soft Beige Undertones) |
Low-to-Moderate Shade Variation (V2) |
| Heat Retention |
Low Surface Heat Retention |
Stays Cool Under Direct Sunlight |
| Recommended Applications |
Pool Waterline Coping, Step Treads, Spa Perimeters, Wall Caps |
Outdoor Submerged & Perimeter Locations |
Recommended Applications
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Swimming Pool Waterline Coping: Frames pool perimeters with a smooth, light-colored stone border that stays significantly cooler under barefoot contact than dark stone or concrete.
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Spa Wraps & Raised Spillways: Provides a thick, structural edge for raised hot tubs, fountain perimeters, and water feature overflows.
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Outdoor Step Treads & Retaining Wall Caps: Creates safe, slip-resistant stair treads and finished top caps for garden retaining walls and outdoor kitchen islands.
Installation & Handling Guidelines
⚠️ IMPORTANT: NATURAL LIMESTONE POOL COPING PROTOCOL
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Setting Mortar Selection: Install coping stones using a high-performance, polymer-modified Large & Heavy Tile (LFT) pure white thin-set mortar or white natural stone mortar (ANSI A118.4 / ANSI A118.15). White mortar prevents dark shadowing through light limestone.
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Substrate & Pool Shell Preparation: Ensure the concrete pool bond beam is clean, structurally sound, and level. Apply a suitable waterproofing/crack isolation membrane along the bond beam prior to setting.
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100% Mortar Bed Coverage: Back-butter the rear of each 3 cm coping stone to ensure complete mortar coverage, eliminating air pockets that could trap water and cause freeze-thaw damage.
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Penetrating Stone Sealer Required: Apply a high-quality penetrating natural stone sealer specifically formulated for salt and chlorine environments after installation. This protects against mineral efflorescence, saltwater etching, and organic staining.
Care & Maintenance
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Routine Cleaning: Rinse periodically with fresh water or clean using a neutral pH natural stone cleaner and a soft bristle brush.
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Avoid Acidic Cleaners: Never use muriatic acid, vinegar, or acidic tile cleaners on natural limestone, as acids will etch and dissolve the calcium carbonate stone structure.
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Periodic Resealing: Reapply a penetrating stone sealer every 2 to 3 years (or every season for saltwater pools) to maintain stain defense and saltwater protection.
Design Profile
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Aesthetic Inspiration: French Countryside, Mediterranean Villa, Coastal Chic, Tropical Resort.
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Visual Advantage: The cool-touch ivory cream tone softens intense sunlight and complements light-colored pool plaster, blue water reflections, and natural greenery.
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Complementary Finishes: Pairs beautifully with Mayra White limestone patio pavers, light travertine decking, sky-blue pool tile, and white oak or teak outdoor furnishings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mayra White Limestone stay cool under bare feet in summer?
Yes! Light-colored natural limestones like Mayra White naturally reflect solar heat, keeping pool coping significantly cooler than darker granite, slate, or poured concrete decks.
Can Mayra White Limestone coping be used with saltwater pool systems?
Yes, provided it is sealed thoroughly with a high-performance penetrating sealer designed for saltwater pool environments to protect the stone from salt crystallization.
What is the advantage of a 3 cm thickness for pool coping?
A 3 cm (~1-3/16") thickness provides heavy structural stability, superior overhang support along pool waterlines, and resistance against cracking under thermal expansion or perimeter weight loads.
