Pool Umbrellas

A pool umbrella has to handle chlorine, saltwater and wind, which is why the frame, the fabric and the mount matter so much. These in pool and on deck umbrellas shade a sun shelf, a lounge area or the whole pool deck, and where yours will mount decides which one fits.

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Shopping for in pool umbrellas starts with how the pole mounts

Pool umbrellas are patio umbrellas made for harsher conditions, and they go in the water on a sun shelf or on the deck beside it. When you shop pool umbrellas for sale, they come in canopy shapes like square, rectangle and octagon. And almost every in pool umbrella ships without a base, because it's made to drop into a sleeve built into your sun shelf.

Sun shelf umbrella

Pools are hard on materials, so a sun shelf umbrella needs a corrosion resistant frame and marine grade fabric. A vented canopy helps too, since the vents let wind pass through instead of catching it, which keeps the umbrella steadier in the wind.

In pool umbrella stand

A pool umbrella stand rated for the water is rare, because pools corrode a lot of materials. So the first thing to check before you buy is whether your sun shelf has an umbrella sleeve built in, since that's what in pool umbrellas are made to drop into. If it does, you only need the pole to fit it. A few side tables with umbrella holes are rated for the pool too, but not every one can carry the umbrella itself.

Pool deck umbrella

Some umbrellas work in the water and on the deck, and an umbrella for a pool deck needs a base or an in ground mount, which you can find with umbrella bases and in ground mounts. Lifts come as pulley, crank and tilt among others, and a tilt lets the canopy follow the sun without anyone moving chairs. If you'd rather have no pole in the middle of the seating, cantilever umbrellas hang the canopy off a side arm instead.

Frequently asked questions about pool umbrellas

What size pool umbrella do I need?

Pick a canopy at least 2 feet wider than the area you want shaded, and some guides say 4, since a bigger canopy keeps a spot shaded longer as the sun moves. For two of Ledge Lounger's chaises side by side, the brand recommends about 7 feet of ledge, so plan on 9 feet of canopy or more.

Is a square or octagon pool umbrella better?

A square canopy shades more than an octagon of a comparable size, so it covers more of a sun shelf. The octagon is mostly about the look.

What size pole fits the umbrella hole in my pool?

A pole of 1.5 inches or less. That's the size most pool umbrellas have settled on, so most pool builders size the sleeve for it, and most furniture with umbrella holes follows it too. But it's still worth a double check before you order.

Do you need a special umbrella for a pool?

In the water, yes, because pools corrode a lot of materials and the frame and fabric have to be made for it.

Can a side table hold a pool umbrella?

Some can, but not all. A few side tables with umbrella holes are rated for the pool, and ones built to carry an umbrella, like Ledge Lounger's ice basin side table, can hold it. But lightweight tables made to move in and out of the water can't, because if the pole bobs, the table bobs with it.