Pool Decking Options

Traditional poured concrete deck with finishes: tinted concrete, stamped concrete, exposed aggregate, accent bands at expansion joints, and edging.

Quality precast concrete pavers come in various shapes, sizes, and colors. They can move with the ground to eliminate cracking.

Stone paving may be laid on a poured concrete slab or larger flagstones on a compacted aggregate bed. There are many stone options, excluding those that absorb excessive heat or are very dark in color.

Travertine is known for being easy on the feet and toes. The porous stone doesn’t absorb heat as readily as other deck materials, saving your feet on hot summer days. Travertine is one of the coolest ways to build a pool deck. Travertine is a natural rock similar to limestone and marble. In addition to pavers for outdoor projects, travertine is commonly used in tile form for indoor floors, walls, and countertops.

Travertine comes in many colors – ivory, walnut, and gold, to name a few. Travertine comes in honed and tumbled, which refers to the roughness of the surface.

 Less popular than in the 20th century, brick remains a viable decking material preferred for historic houses or homes where brick is a strong architectural element. Use smooth brick that’s easy on bare feet.