"Hidden" Overflow pool channel information

[FistedWaffle]

Im in the process of planning the construction of my first pool , and ive decided to go with an overflow pool .I would like to avoid those generic white plastic gratings for the overflow channel at all costs as they look absolutely ugly to me.So Ive been researching different types of overflow pools and overflow channels and the hidden overflow channels are by far my favorite such as the one on this link: https://www.alpentile.com/how-to-create-a-reflection-pool/ You can even images of the entire construction process there. Now the first question that pops up in my mind is: How in the world is this type of channel cleaned and maintained? Ive seen many examples of these pools and they all have permanent stones/tiles covering the channel. Taking apart the deck tiles in case of a clog or just to clean the channel would be pretty ridiculous right? Any info on these types of pools would be appreciated.

[Teapot1]

You are spot on! Very difficult to clean, often relying on jet washing whilst trying no to blast the dirt into the pool. No trees or shrubs near by, no water allowed to flood in.

[FistedWaffle]

You are spot on! Very difficult to clean, often relying on jet washing whilst trying no to blast the dirt into the pool. No trees or shrubs near by, no water allowed to flood in.

Hmmm that sounds tedious Im definitely not going this route then , especially since its my first pool. I'll probably just go with removable stone gratings around the pool so it atleast looks a little better than the plastic ones.Im also thinking of maybe using regular plastic gratings and then covering them with pebble stones.

[Teapot1]

Yep good idea, please pop back with some photos, have fun and fit a variable speed pump and decent sized filter with Dr Drydens Activate glass media AFM ng.

[FistedWaffle]

Yep good idea, please pop back with some photos, have fun and fit a variable speed pump and decent sized filter with Dr Drydens Activate glass media AFM ng.

I sure will share photos when its done!(Hopefully by next summer). Thanks for the tips!