With the scorching dry conditions of the Australian summer, installing a backyard pool is a wonderful way to provide a quiet space for entertainment, play and relief from the relentless heat. It is also an area of home renovation that requires a great deal of strategic decision-making, such as selecting the most practical and aesthetically pleasing pool shape, tile color, and security fences to test water quality and facilities. cleaning, but one of the first options will have to worry about the type of pavers that you use for the surroundings of your pool.
There are pavers made from many different materials that can be used to build an attractive and functional poolside area, each with different qualities depending on the location and location of the pool and the environmental demands of the area. Let’s take a look at a brief description of the most suitable materials for poolside locations:
Natural stone: Natural stone pavers are available in many different colors and textures. From sandstone to granite, limestone, bluestone, and slate, colors can range from dark red to gold, dark green to gray, and everything in between. Granite and slate are attractive and durable for use next to saltwater pools, while sandstone is available in an incredible variety of shades and ages quickly to inspire vintage style. Stone pavers can be prepared with many different surfaces when combed, chiseled or hammered, and finishing techniques can give your pool a unique look.
Terracotta: Terracotta pavers can be purchased and installed at a lower cost than natural stone and can be found in shades from deep red to gold. Terracotta will lend a casual appeal to your pool and can be installed for aesthetic effect, for example in interlocking herringbone patterns. However, terracotta is more brittle than clay or natural stone and will wear down more quickly.
Clay: Clay pavers are made up of blocks of natural clay that are fired at a high temperature to provide a durable product that features rich red and brown tones. Clay will work particularly well in poolside areas that abut lawns and garden features due to its natural, earthy appearance. Clay pavers only get better with time, giving character to the garden landscape.
Concrete: The variety of options available in concrete pavers is limitless. Concrete can be molded, plastered, painted and assembled in many ways according to the requirements of the poolside environment. Concrete can be produced to mimic the appearance of natural stone, but it has the advantage of not being as porous as its natural counterpart. Concrete pavers are also one of the most cost-effective poolside solutions.
While your decision as to which pavers to use around your pool will be based on individual taste and your garden design, any variety of tiles will offer the advantage of requiring very little maintenance once properly laid. All that will be required of you will be the sweeping of leaves and the occasional power hose to keep the area clean, meaning you will have plenty of time left to enjoy your pool.