Poolside pavers
A pool in your own garden offers many benefits, enhancing both your lifestyle and comfort. It provides a private space to relax, enjoy family activities, and stay active—right at home. A well-designed pool can also dramatically elevate the beauty of your garden, which makes the choice of paving and pool coping especially important.
Our range of natural stone pool paving combines smooth, non-slip surfaces with lasting aesthetic appeal. Travertine in the French pattern is especially popular, but we also offer other stones that seamlessly connect the pool surround with adjacent terraces and garden elements. For the coping itself, choose from classic coping stones, refined travertine pool coping, or durable travertine swimming pool coping to complete the edge with a safe, comfortable handhold.
Surface Treatments
Our poolside pavers come in a variety of surface finishes to suit different styles and functions:
- Sandblasted – a textured, slightly rough surface.
- Tumbled – softened edges with an aged, weathered look, while still pleasantly smooth underfoot.
- Brushed – smooth with a subtle texture.
- Honed – a fine, even surface with a soft sheen; smooth to the touch yet non-reflective.
Travertine note: Tiles can be filled (pores filled for a smooth finish) or unfilled (natural, porous look). Large tiles may be VC (vein cut) for elegant linear veining, or CC (cross cut) for a softer, cloud-like structure.
Edge Options
Finish the perimeter with the edge profile that fits your design:
- Hand-cut – traditional craftsmanship for a rustic, natural look.
- Sawn – precise, uniform edges for a clean modern line.
- Chiselled – subtly textured, decorative edges.
Designing the Pool Surround
The area around your pool should be safe, non-slip, and visually harmonious with your garden. Consider these elements and combine them to create a practical, beautiful setting:
- Terrace tiles – durable, cool underfoot, and reliably non-slip.
- Matching pool coping – a functional, safe finish for the waterline.
- Decorative gravel and pebbles – ideal for drainage or soft visual transitions.
- Stone bark – low-maintenance and decorative.
- Green areas and grass – to complement the natural character of your outdoor space.
Pro tip: For a cohesive look, pair your paving with pool coping in the same stone and color. At Stonetra, we stock edging to match our paving collections.
Why Choose Natural Stone Around the Pool
- Durable and frost-resistant – performs in sun, heat, and weather swings.
- Water-repellent – resists absorption from pool splashes.
- Chemical and salt resistant – built for real pool environments.
- Naturally slip-resistant – safer underfoot than many artificial materials.
- Low maintenance – long service life with minimal effort.
- Visually enduring – keeps its natural beauty over time.
- Cost-effective – premium quality with long-term value.
Natural Stone Options for Your Pool
Marble – adds elegance and luxury, stays pleasantly cool underfoot, and handles weathering and pool chemicals with ease.
Travertine – fine texture and organic tones, naturally non-slip, durable, and easy to maintain; ideal for travertine pool coping.
Sandstone – warm, natural appearance that remains comfortable in the sun with inherent slip resistance.
Limestone – smooth to the touch with light, elegant shades and reliable traction.
Granite – exceptionally hardwearing, stain-resistant, easy to clean, and available in a wide range of looks.
Finishing Details: Window Sills & Steps
Complete your outdoor scheme with durable sills and safe access. Our exterior window sills protect facades and frame openings with a crisp stone detail. If you’re searching for an outside window sill solution that blends with your pool terrace, we can match materials for a unified look. Prefer a refined touch indoors or out? Explore our marble window sills in timeless light and warm tones.
For circulation and level changes, choose robust stone steps that share the same finish as your paving. We can also fabricate coordinating nosings and corner pieces to pair perfectly with your coping stones and terrace tiles.
