Your pool area should feel like a relaxing escape—a place where you can lounge, entertain guests, and enjoy summer days in comfort. The right poolside surface is essential to creating a beautiful, functional, and long-lasting outdoor environment. That’s why more Michigan homeowners are choosing paver patios as the foundation for their pool decks and sun spaces.
Poolside paver patios offer unmatched grip, heat resistance, drainage, durability, and design flexibility. Unlike concrete, which can crack, or wood, which fades and warps, pavers maintain their beauty and performance for decades. Whether you're installing a new pool or upgrading an outdated deck, pavers provide the perfect combination of safety, style, and long-term value.
In this blog, we’ll explore the benefits of poolside paver patios, the best paver styles for pools, installation essentials, and why Driftwood Landscape is the top choice for crafting beautiful, long-lasting poolside environments.
Pavers outperform concrete, wood, tile, and natural stone in several key ways.
Wet surfaces can be hazardous, especially around pools. Pavers have naturally textured surfaces that provide improved traction, making them much safer than smooth concrete or tile.
Unlike darker concrete or dense stone, many pool-friendly pavers stay cooler in the sun. This makes them comfortable to walk on—even during hot summer days.
Because pavers have small joints between each piece, water drains quickly into the sand base below, helping prevent:
This feature is essential for maintaining poolside safety and longevity.
Concrete slabs often crack under:
Pavers flex naturally, making them one of the most durable poolside surfaces available.
If a paver ever becomes damaged or stained, you can replace just that one piece, rather than cutting or patching.
With endless options in:
paver patios can be completely customized to match your pool design and home aesthetics.
Driftwood Landscape installs premium paver choices that work beautifully around pools.
Provide superior slip resistance and come in a wide range of colors.
Modern and elegant; perfect for luxury pool settings.
Soft edges and a more natural appearance.
Great for drainage and environmentally friendly designs.
Achieve the beauty of slate or flagstone with the durability of manufactured pavers.
Driftwood Landscape creates custom layouts for maximum beauty and function.
Extends around all sides of the pool for seamless use.
Separate spaces for:
Creates smooth, safe transitions with cohesive design.
Perfect if your pool area has elevation changes.
Adds a polished, premium finish.
Poolside paver patios must be built with precision to ensure long-term performance. Driftwood Landscape provides:
Improper installation can cause uneven surfaces, shifting pavers, or water issues. Driftwood builds patios to last.
Pavers also:
They create a complete outdoor living experience.
You may want to update your pool surround if:
A new paver patio transforms the entire pool environment.
Driftwood Landscape installs premium poolside paver patios designed for comfort, durability, and style.
