--- title: Waterwash Coping Stone in Sacramento | Mid Valley Rock url: https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/waterwash-coping/ business: Mid Valley Rock phone: (916) 363-4239 address: 5300 Excelsior Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 hours: Mon-Fri 7:00-4:00, Sat 7:30-3:00, Sun closed --- - [Home](https://midvalleyrock.com/) - [Stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/) - [Flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/flagstone/) - Waterwash Coping # Waterwash Coping Waterwash Coping is gray and brown flagstone that has been smoothed by natural running water, used for walkways, around ponds and to cap walls. Mid Valley Rock carries it for pond and wall projects; call to check today's stock. Waterwash Coping Colors vary by pallet and wet vs dry. See it in the yard. Waterwash Coping was finished by a river, not a machine. Years of running water rounded its edges and smoothed its surface, leaving a soft, natural stone in gray and brown. That makes it comfortable to walk on and pleasant to touch, which is why it is popular for pond edges and wall caps. It gives a garden a relaxed look, as if the stone came from a nearby creek. ## Smoothed by nature Running water gradually wears down sharp edges and rough faces. Waterwash stone keeps those soft contours and a smooth top. The gray and brown colors are calm and blend easily with plants, water and wood. Every piece is a little different in shape and thickness. Walk the pallets and pick flatter pieces for walking surfaces and fuller ones for edges and accents. The smooth surface can feel pleasant under bare feet, which makes it a popular pick near water. ## Walkways, ponds and wall caps Lay it as a walkway for a creek-side feel. Set it around ponds so the edge looks natural. Use it to cap walls where a smooth top invites people to sit. See our [water feature ideas](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/water-features/) and [stone wall ideas](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/stone-wall/) for layouts. ## Tips for pond edges Let each piece overhang the water slightly to hide the liner. Tell staff the stone will border water so they can help you choose pieces that suit the spot. Read [choosing stone for water features](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/choosing-stone-for-water-features/) first. Since it is sold by weight on pallets, staff will quote it by phone or when you visit. ## Popular uses - Pond edges - Garden walkways - Wall caps - Seat tops - Creek-style paths ### Is it in the yard today? Stock changes with the quarries. Ask us and we will check what is on hand for Waterwash Coping. [Is it in the yard today?](https://midvalleyrock.com/contact/?stone=Waterwash%20Coping#quote) ### At a glance - **Category:** Flagstone - **Sold by:** Weight, on pallets - **Pricing:** Call for today’s price - **Stock:** Changes often. Ask before you drive over - **Delivery:** Flatbed + forklift, Mon-Sat ### Good to know - Overhang pond edge stones slightly to hide the liner. - Choose flatter pieces for wall caps and seats. - Pair with river rock from Roundtree in the same yard for a creek look. ### Keep reading - [How much flagstone do I need?](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/how-much-flagstone-do-i-need/) - [Flagstone thickness guide](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/flagstone-thickness-guide/) - [Soft set vs hard set](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/soft-set-vs-hard-set/) - [Sealing flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/sealing-flagstone/) - [Flagstone patios](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/flagstone-patio/) ### Visit or call - **Monday - Friday:** 7:00 am - 4:00 pm - **Saturday:** 7:30 am - 3:00 pm - **Sunday:** Closed 5300 Excelsior Road Sacramento, CA 95827 Arrive 45 minutes before closing so we have time to help. 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