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Hi all!
i’m looking to do some work on the pool and surrounds. However, I have no idea on what can be done. The pool has pebblecrete inside and also for the coping. I would like to lay pavers around the pool including coping so that everything is level. The only difficulty is as seen in the photos the level around the pool is all different with the lowest side being around 22cms from the pool coping and highest side being around 3cm.
Do you think I can just lay pavers on higher side by pulling out the pavers whilst redoing the coping along the pool?
Thanks!!
Hello @fr97sk
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about your pebblecrete pool surround.
I can see three possible directions you can take in regards to your proposed upgrade. First is to get a quote from a professional pool tiler in regards to removing and re-levelling your pool surround so that it is much lower. In this manner you'll be able to install pavers that can be at the same level as the pool surround. Second is to remove your brick paving and re-level the soil in that area so that when you install your new pavers it will be at the same height as your pebblecrete surround. The third option is to build a low-level deck that can go over the entire area and with its edge ending right next to the pool. This will save you from having to modify the bricks or pool edging.
Let me call on our experienced members @Dave-1 and @Nailbag for their recommendations.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
Good Morning @fr97sk
Definently a few options you can go with, the trimber deck to over the pool coping may be the biggest look change up, removing the pebblecrete may be expensive but needed if you are going to tile up to the edge. The third option you mention of raising the soil level and redoing the paving is the one I am heading towards. Biggest return on dollar spent for a more modern overall look.
The costs plus labour -
- Raising the soil
- The outer edge along the fence will need to be properly retained,
- New style pavers, I have seen some nice larger sandstone styled pavers Tuscan Path 600 x 400 x 20mm Sandstone Paver
- Compaction of the new soil going in.
- Drainage adujustment and slope of runoff.
- Low voltage lighting run in under the pavers.
If you run the pavers up to be level with the existing coping and pressurewash that pebblecrete (make sure you dont lift the pebblecrete with the pressure washing) I think the edge would shine against the sandstone look. Cutting the pavers to match the curved edge of the coping may be the hardest part. I would practice cutting some first before starting the project if you are thinking of doing it yourself, just to determine if its a go or no.
Whichever path you decide, please take a bunch of photos as you go. It would be an interesting project to post up here I think 
Dave
Quick update! Nearly done with the coping and pool surrounds. I’ve just concreted the area around the pool and laid the pavers over the existing pebblecrete. I went for drop edge thinking it will cover the pebblecrete. The drop edge is only just enough to cover the screeding. I’m trying to think of options on covering the pebblecrete without taking out and replacing all the waterline tiles.
Does anyone have any recommendations on what can be done?
thanks!!!
Hello @fr97sk
Thank you very much for the update, the paving looks amazing. I propose getting the exact type of tile as your water edging and gluing it over the surface of the pebblecrete line that is under your paver. This is on the condition that there is enough space, and it does not sit proud of the pavers edge. Another option that comes to mind is to use specialized pool paint and to paint over the pebblecrete in a similar colour as the pavers.
Let me call on our experienced members @Dave-1, @Nailbag and @AlanM52 for their suggestions.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
