White pool pavers- am I crazy?
Alexandra Cecilia
last year
I have been hunting for the perfect bright white paver for our pool surround. The pool will be a beachy turquoise fibreglass pool. I love the modern, zen look but worry about the maintenance and potential for staining- however, we would go with a lighter colour anyway so I suppose that risk will always be there! Thoughts? We are eyeing Rinox Promo XL in Silver White. Pic 1 is the pool choice; pic 2 is inspo.
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last yearI recommend the Shellock Pavers from artistic Pavers. We used the Ivory color all around our patio and pool.
https://www.artisticpavers.com/shellock
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last yearWe used a white limestone paver and I love it. When my pine tree drops needles and cones some of the cone pieces kind of stain the pavers, but as soon as the summer comes they bleach right out. same with any berry or other stains (like my coffee once) IDK how it works but I guess it's natural magic!
I also love that the limestone is not slippery when wet and doesn't get hot in my full sun high 90's temps. It does get cold in the winter though and I was not expecting that haha. I take slippers to the hot tub now.
ignore the ugly umbrella, it was a place holder haha
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