Pool area makeover with crazy paving

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Slate crazy paving was cleaned and repaired to help transform a poolside outdoor entertaining area. 

• The project
• Steps
• Tools and materials
• More inspiration for your pool

Pool area restoration

The project

My old pool area had treated Pine decking which was cracked and splintered. It also had a bar which blocked off the undercover entertaining area. I knew from old photos there was slate underneath the decking. I decided to pull up the deck and restore the slate and remove the bar to open up the space.

Steps

Step 1

Pull up old deck.

 

 

Step 2

Remove bar.

 

  

Step 3

Clean slate.

Step 4

Add grass to the area the slate didn't cover (old garden bed).

Step 5

Remove old grout.

Step 6

Glue down pieces that lifted.

 

Step 7

Remove all debris and re-grout.

Step 8

Clean off any grout residue.

Step 9

Build table reusing materials from old bar.

Step 10

Sit back and enjoy!

Tools and materials

Materials used in the project:

• Sir Walter buffalo grass
• Tile glue
• Grout
• Concrete
• Grout haze cleaner
• Outdoor cupboards
• Sink
• Recycled materials from the bar I removed.

Tools used in the project:

• Reno bar (made pulling up the deck a dream)
• Reciprocating saw
• Hammer
• Hammer drill
• Impact driver
• Blower
• Workshop vacuum
• Chisel
• Sponge
• Bucket
• Trowel
• High pressure hose.

More inspiration for your pool 

Bunnings Workshop contributor Renowayoflife added new fencing, landscaping and planting to transform a backyard in her pool area makeover.

Community member ourcountrycoast created a pool blanket box bench seat: a storage solution that doubles as furniture. 

Get more inspiration from 10 makeover ideas for your pool. 

[Dave-1]

Afternoon @DIYJT11 

Wow! That has lifted the area like nothing else! I find it amazing how things we once thought stylish or just liked change over time. It really looks like a brand new area

Nice upgrading.

Dave