Tips to Choose the Best Swimming Pool Deck Material

by Vihaan Shah Marketing Manager

The poolside area or patio is one of the most important areas that add to the beauty of your home. There are few points to keep in mind while choosing swimming pool deck material.

Points to consider while choosing the material

Buying a material that makes your swimming pool deck attractive shouldn’t be the only criteria. Safety is also a major aspect to keep in mind as the material you choose shouldn’t be slippery when wet.
Coarse, uneven or bumpy material will tarnish the beauty of the hardscape around the pool. It will be unsafe to walk on it as well.
Imagine walking on the deck bare feet in the scorching heat of summer. It’s a good idea to buy a heat reflective material to keep the surface cooler when the sun goes hard.
Buy a material that’s anti-resistant to chemicals, acid and algae.
Last but not the least; choose a material that matches well with other areas of your yard.

Here’s a list of materials that can be chosen for swimming pool deck.

Concrete: Concrete is a popular choice for swimming pool decking. There are many colours available in concrete. Not only it is comfortable to walk on, but is also safe. Pebbles or small rocks can be added to concrete to achieve a slip-resistant surface. It offers a neat and tidy look when laid properly. Due to its heat resistant nature it doesn’t get too warm with the temperature rise.
Tiles: You will be spoilt for choices while choosing swimming pool tiles. Unglazed vitrified tiles, Porcelain tiles, Full body vitrified tiles are some of the tiles which are preferred for patio as well as the hardscape area of swimming pool deck. These are safe, durable, budget friendly and also add to the appeal of your yard. Exterior tiles carefully chosen and laid by a professional will can add the look and feel of your patio or deck to a different level altogether.
Wood: Swimming pool decks constructed of wood look pretty attractive. It gives your exterior a fabulous natural appeal. When it comes to wood, you have many varieties available to choose from.
Stone: Stone offers a natural appeal to your exterior and is considered a good alternative to exterior tiles. Sandstone, Quartzite, Limestone, Granite are considered apt for patios, pathways and swimming pool deck/swimming pool tiles.