Pool paving gets wet feet, chlorine or salt water and full sun every day of summer. On the Gold Coast, the right paver needs to be non-slip, stay cool enough to walk on and drain quickly.
Short answer
Choose a paver with a proper slip rating for wet areas, a light colour that stays cooler, and a base that falls away from the pool. Natural stone like travertine stays cool, porcelain is low-maintenance, and concrete pavers keep costs down.
Common pool paving materials
- Travertine: cool underfoot, natural look, needs sealing.
- Porcelain: very low-maintenance, needs an outdoor slip-rated finish.
- Sandstone: classic coastal look, softer and needs sealing.
- Concrete pavers: budget-friendly and hard-wearing.
What affects the cost
- The paver you choose.
- Site access and how much digging is needed.
- Base preparation and drainage.
- Coping and cutting around the pool edge.
- Fence footings and pool safety rules.
Every yard is different, so we quote each job after a site visit.
Paving or decking?
Some owners prefer timber or composite around the pool. See pool decking Gold Coast. For paving, see paving Gold Coast and landscaping Gold Coast.
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