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Choosing pool decking: concrete, pavers, stone, and porcelain

Pool edged with white marble coping and a stained concrete deck

The deck is the frame around your pool. It sets the style of the backyard, affects how the space feels underfoot, and determines a lot of the long-term maintenance.

Concrete

Poured concrete is versatile and economical, and it can be broom-finished, stamped, or stained for different looks. Like any concrete, it can crack over time, so good installation matters.

Pavers

Concrete pavers are laid as individual units, which makes them easy to repair: a damaged section can be lifted and replaced. They come in many shapes, sizes, and colors.

Natural stone

Natural stone brings unique color and texture to a premium design. Each stone type has its own look and care needs.

Porcelain

Porcelain pavers offer a clean, contemporary look with consistent color and a dense surface. Ask about slip-resistant finishes for pool areas.

Tip

Choose coping and decking together. The edge of the pool and the deck read as one surface, so matching or deliberately contrasting them is a key design decision.

See our decking and patio options and coping profiles.

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Aerial view of a modern farmhouse with a pool, raised spa, pergola, and white paver patio among mature trees

Backyard living

Planning your backyard: pool, patio, kitchen, and light

Pool glowing at dusk beyond landscape-lit ornamental grasses

Backyard living

Designing your backyard for after dark

Kodiak cold plunge on a covered wooden deck

Choosing a spa

Cold plunge 101: getting started

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Questions about your pool, hot tub, or backyard? Call (765) 447-7982, or visit our Lafayette showroom at 523 S Earl Ave.

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