Pool Deck Tile Buyers Guide
On a steamy summer day, you probably can’t wait until you have a chance to take a dip in your backyard swimming pool. However, if the surrounding area is bare, sun-heated concrete or just dirt and grass, it takes away from the enjoyment. Walking over hot concrete hurts your feet, and dragging dirt and grass into the water increases the maintenance required. At Greatmats, we offer outdoor pool deck tiles that make the space safer while reducing the time required for maintenance. Our high-traffic mats are perfect for commercial or home use. For the best pool area flooring ideas that look as good as they work, trust our team at Greatmats. Our swimming pool deck tiles let you spend more time relaxing and less time worrying about slipping, floating grass clippings, and burning feet.
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Tips & considerations for purchasing Pool Deck Tiles:
The following blogs offer tips on what aspects to look for in pool deck tiles before making a purchase. Wherever you plan to use this flooring, these are all important things to learn before making your final decision.- Find out what a pool deck is. Learn More: What Is a Pool Deck?
- Learn about the different types of deck materials to use around a pool. Learn More: What is the Best Deck Material to Use Around a Pool
- Learn about the cost factors for building a pool deck. Learn More: Cost Factors When You Build a Pool Deck
- Find the best swimming pool deck tiles. Learn More: Best Swimming Pool Deck Flooring Tiles
Top 10 Questions About Pool Deck Tiles
If you have any questions about swimming pool surrounds, our pool deck flooring experts are happy to answer them. These are some of the most common questions we hear from customers.- Can You Tile Over a Concrete Pool Deck? The best pool decking tiles can consist of PVC plastic, EVA foam, or rubber tiles. They should be durable and slip-resistant.
- Is Deck Tiling Slippery When Wet? The type of material in use determines whether the tiles will be slippery when wet. PVC plastic and EVA foam are great choices for water- and slip-resistant flooring.
- What Are the Top Pool Deck Tiles for Fall Protection? Having fall protection and cushioning in your pool area flooring is a smart choice, as they protect kids who may slip and fall while running around the swimming pool. Falling on bare concrete could be especially dangerous.
- How Do You Prevent Pool Decking From Getting Hot? When burning your feet is a problem with your current pool deck surface, such as can happen with bare concrete, temperature-stable pool deck surfaces that have a lighter color represent the best installation choice.
- How Do Indoor and Outdoor Pool Surround Flooring Options Compare? Indoor aquatic pool flooring options will need to be slip-resistant. To compare pool deck surfaces made for outdoor use to the indoor products, outdoor flooring needs to be temperature stable and resistant to absorbing heat from the sun.
- How Do You Replace Modular Pool Decking Tiles? Because most modular pool deck tiles interlock without needing to use glue or adhesive, you can just pop out the damaged tile and connect a new one in its place.
- How Do You Make a Temporary Pool Deck? Creating a temporary pool deck usually involves using interlocking tiles or rolls of material that do not need gluing during installation.
- What Are the Best Rubber Pool Deck Pavers? Rubber pool deck tiles are extremely durable while offering cushioning. They need to stand up to constant water and sunlight and should use a color other than black to minimize sunlight absorption, which creates uncomfortable heat on bare feet.
- Can You Use Artificial Grass Around a Pool Deck? For people who want a natural looking pool surround that remains green all year long without risking tracking grass clippings into the water, artificial grass is an excellent choice.
- What Are the Best Inground Pool Decking Options for Comfort and Safety? PVC plastic, EVA foam, and rubber are all great options for generating comfort and safety around your pool deck. Perforated materials let water drain through to the subfloor, reducing slip hazards from standing water and puddles.
Best Pool Deck Products
Patio Outdoor Tiles
Our Patio Outdoor Tile product is easy to install with interlocking edges. It consists of water-resistant PVC plastic with perforations that allow rain to drain away instead of pooling on top.
StayLock Perforated Tiles
Our StayLock Tile Perforated Colors product uses comfortable PVC plastic that is available in six popular colors. These interlocking tiles have perforations that let water drain through to the concrete underneath.
Ergo Matta Perforated Outdoor Tile, 9/16 Inch x 10x20 Inches
When you want a fall-height rating in your pool deck tiles, our Ergo Matta Perforated Outdoor Tile product protects people from a head injury after a fall of up to 20 inches. It’s available in seven different colors.
AquaTile Aquatic Flooring, 3/8 Inch x 2x2 Ft.
Use our AquaTile Aquatic Flooring in areas where you want to enhance slip-resistance. These glue-down tiles are available in several fun colors that will remind you of the beach.
Herontile Wet Area Tile
Our Herontile Wet Area Tile product is thin and flexible to simplify installation, yet it has outstanding cushioning while providing perforations for draining away excess water.
Heronrib Wet Area Safety Matting Roll, 3 x 33 Ft.
To cover a long, narrow space with slip-resistant material around the edges of a swimming pool, our Heronrib Wet Area Safety Matting Roll is a popular choice. It’s available in several colors and widths between 2 and 4 feet.
LonDeck Sol Commercial Vinyl Rolls, 8.5 x 60 Ft.
For one of the longest-lasting pool surround materials, our LonDeck Sol Commercial Vinyl Rolls will fit your needs. They require installation by a contractor, but you’ll receive a design that reduces the surface temperature by up to 10 degrees, preventing excessive heat from sunlight.
Pool Deck Tile Customer Installations
Customers Brett and Lisa Anderson
When Greatmats customers Brett and Lisa Anderson wanted a comfortable pool deck tile that was safe for bare feet for humans and dogs alike, they chose our PVC plastic tiles that were easy to install directly over the existing concrete deck.
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