Pool area makeover with crazy paving

DIYJT11

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.

Materials

Sir Walter buffalo grass

Tile glue

Grout

Concrete

Grout haze cleaner

Outdoor cupboards with bench and sink

Recycled materials from the bar I removed

Tools

Reno bar (made pulling up the deck a dream)

Reciprocating saw

Hammer

Jimmy bar

SDS hammer drill

Impact driver

Blower

Workshop vac

Chisel

Sponge

Bucket

Trowel

High pressure hose

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 regrout

Step 8

Clean off any grout residue.

Step 9

Build table reusing materials from old bar

Step 10

Sit back and enjoy!

EricL

Hello @DIYJT11

What an outstanding transformation! From being so closed off to having such an open and relaxing feel is just fantastic. The slate restoration is superb and using the white grout really enhances the slate finish. My main focus is on the opening of the deck area. Now that the bar has been transferred to the side it no longer looks so restricted.

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful makeover.

Eric

DIYJT11

Thank you @EricL. Agree, removing the bar and opening the deck has made such a big difference and allows us to better use the area. I actually just took delivery of the Mimosa Madras corner lounge setting which will further enhance the area once the weather warms back up.