Things To Consider Before Paving Around Your Pool

Being able to accentuate your poolside area is everything, as the crisp blue water ties in perfectly with a composite deck or pavers of your choice.

Paving your pool area can be a process that requires careful consideration given how susceptible the area can be to sunlight and exposure to salt, chlorine and other chemicals.

If you're wondering what you should be looking for when it comes to paving your pool, we take a look at some considerations you'll want to keep in mind before doing so.

When you're first thinking of the most suitable pavers for your pool area, you'll want to take into consideration your property layout and design.

Working within the confines of your garden, pool colour, plants and house material (rendered brick or natural brick), you'll want to pick a paver that is complementary to the entire outdoor area.

Keep in mind that when talking about design and aesthetics, it's also important to understand that durability is arguably the most important factor as you want to get the most out of your pool pavers.

Durability is extremely important for a high-traffic area such as your pool or backyard, so choosing the right paver comes down to how susceptible they are to splitting, warping or heating up in summer heat.

Bluestone is one of the most appropriate pavers for your poolside area, given it has salt-resistant properties and can match the colour and layout of most homes.

Travertine is also another decent choice, as they are cool to the touch, easy to install and clean, feel comfortable on bare feet and are porous enough to soak up excess water.

Given this, they are a suitable choice for pool paving and you won't have to worry about potential injuries from falling or slipping - extremely important for families with pets and children.

Pool areas also have very little shade and are in the way of constant natural sunlight, so depending on the amount of shade you have, you may want to consider bluestone or travertine.

If you have a shaded pool area, bluestone will be just fine but be wary of it warping under heat. Travertine is an excellent choice for areas with a lot of sunlight, given they reflect the suns rays, meaning no feet burning will occur.

Before installing any pavers, make sure you use the appropriate sealant to ensure your pavers longevity and quality, as using the incorrect sealer can lead to less than desirable results around salt, chlorine and sunlight.

For other honourable mentions, you may want to consider limestone and granite depending on the colour scheme you're looking for.

Limestone boasts a wide range of colours and textures, and Granite is a perfect surface because it has non-slip properties like Travertine.

If you are going with a simple colour scheme, Granite is a great choice because of its plain colour palette, which offers a lot of flair for most contemporary homes.

For further information about our pavers in Melbourne please visit Ferguson Landscape & Design - who provide landscaping in Melbourne.

Industry-leading landscape design & construction company based in Melbourne, Victoria specialising in retaining walls, pergola construction, decking, verandahs, paving, turf laying and design.