Beach entry is great for kids, the older generations, and those with disabilities. The gradual entry allows for a more natural transition, no need to mess with steps or ladders. With pool waters being more shallow in the entrance of your beach pool, it allows the water to warm and makes for a perfect spot to relax and sunbathe without being completely immersed in water.
Beach Entry Pools
- Are you dreaming of your own slice of beach?
- A beach entry swimming pool might be ideal for you!
- Discover all about this style of entryway into your pool and if it makes sense for your space.
What makes a Beach Entry Pool different?
Entry Way
A beach entry pool features a specialized entry system for the main pool. Instead of steps, contractors build a wide expanse of space that gradually deepens. You have two options for this gradual entry. One option is the bottom just keeps deepening as you enter the pool proper. According to the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, slopes must be a 1:7 ratio, meaning the pool can have no more than one foot in depth for every seven-feet. The second is a shorter beach entry that leads to submerged steps.
With pool waters being more shallow in the entrance of your beach pool, it allows the water to warm and makes for a perfect spot to relax and sunbathe without being completely immersed in water.
Finish Ideas for a beach entry pool
- Since a beach entry is meant to simulate naturalistic water, many homeowners choose an aggregate finish for the entry. You can choose a finish that's been colored a sandy beige and that features smooth river rocks as the aggregate. Not only does such a finish simulate the look of a sandy entry, but the pebbled texture also provides traction and, therefore, safety for a slippery slope.
- Not all natural pools feature a sandy shore. Another option for your beach entry is to have it finished in natural stone. You'll want to choose stones with some texture to provide some of that traction.
- A beach entry can also be a beautiful complement to a modern-style pool, especially if you're adding the submerged steps. In this case, you may choose white plaster or one of the shinier aggregates, such as glass beads.
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A beach entry pool isn't for everyone.
It is a higher-end project, and if the backyard is small or inaccessible to excavation equipment, it could create problems. But still, it’s easy to see why a beach entry pool has become a hot trend we expect to continue for the foreseeable future.
Because who wants a beach entry pool? Everyone!