The right surround can give your pool a neat appearance – and offers you the opportunity to play with detail. And there’s a wide variety of materials that can be used for this purpose, from pavers and tiles to timber decks and even synthetic grass. Most pool installers include a meter of paving in the price, but make sure that the pavers or other finishes involved suit your garden.

Types of Pool Surrounds

Cement Tiles

Cement tiles are available in a number of sizes and finishes, are one of the most popular surrounds – not only because they’re affordable, but also because they’re less porous than natural products and are virtually maintenance free.

Coping Stones

Coping stones are pavers with a rounded edge of the pool to make getting in and out safer and easier...