Porcelain pool pavers.
Exterior-rated, durable porcelain in a bluestone look — tested wet, barefoot, and against the chemicals a pool deck actually sees.
- 0.65Dynamic coefficient of frictionANSI A326.3, rated exterior wet
- R11Shod ramp slip ratingDIN EN 16165:2023-02
- A+B+CBarefoot ramp ratingDIN 51097, for wet barefoot areas
- 9 lbWeight per square footAgainst 22.5 lb for thermal bluestone
Tested wet, and barefoot.
A pool deck gets walked on wet, by people with no shoes on. Those are two different tests and Everblue is rated for both: a dynamic coefficient of friction of 0.65 to ANSI A326.3, against a 0.42 threshold for level surfaces expected to be walked on wet, and A+B+C on the barefoot ramp test, which is the classification used for barefoot wet areas such as pool surrounds.
On the shod ramp test it rates R11, the class normally specified for pool surrounds and outdoor walkways. Natural bluestone carries no consistent rating, because every slab differs.
Nothing for the chemicals to soak into.
Everblue absorbs 0.5% of its weight in water or less, which is what makes it certified porcelain. There is almost no open pore structure for chlorinated water, salt or de-icing product to get into, and frost and salt resistance is guaranteed. It is rated Class A for household chemicals and resistant to chemicals under ASTM C650.
The color is fired through the body rather than applied on top, so it does not fade under sun and UV. And because it is rated Class 5 for stain resistance — the highest class — it never needs sealing. That is the running cost people forget when they price a bluestone deck against this one.
Matching coping.
Three profiles, all 12″ × 24″, available for Thermal Blue, Natural Variegated and Sand. Matching coping is what keeps a pool edge reading as one surface rather than two materials meeting at the waterline.
- Bullnose 12″ × 24″
- Double bevel 12″ × 24″
- Mitered 12″ × 24″
Everblue can be dry-laid on a draining base, on sand over a compacted base, on a concrete pad, or on pedestals for raised and roof decks. It is set with ³⁄₁₆″ spacers and must never be plate compacted. Work with a professional, certified installer.
Common questions
Are porcelain pavers slippery around a pool?
Everblue measures a dynamic coefficient of friction of 0.65 to ANSI A326.3 and is rated for exterior wet use. The threshold for a level surface expected to be walked on wet is 0.42. It also rates R11 on the shod ramp test to DIN EN 16165, the class normally specified for pool surrounds, and A+B+C on the barefoot ramp test, which is the classification used for barefoot wet areas.
Will chlorine or salt water damage porcelain pavers?
No. Everblue is rated resistant to chemicals under ASTM C650 and Class A for household chemicals, and because it absorbs 0.5% of its weight in water or less there is almost nothing for pool chemicals or de-icing salt to soak into. Frost and salt resistance is guaranteed. Natural bluestone absorbs around 1.6% and is not guaranteed on either count.
Do porcelain pool pavers get hot underfoot?
Any paving in direct sun gets warm, and we do not publish a surface-temperature figure, so we will not claim one. What we can say is that lighter colorways reflect more than dark ones — Sand and Smoke run cooler underfoot than Dark Select — and that the barefoot ramp rating of A+B+C covers wet barefoot use. Ask your dealer for a sample and leave it in the sun where the deck will go.
What coping is available for a porcelain pool deck?
Three profiles, all 12″ × 24″: bullnose, double bevel and mitered. Coping is available for Thermal Blue, Natural Variegated and Sand. Matching coping is what keeps a pool edge reading as one surface rather than two materials meeting.
Can porcelain pavers be laid on pedestals around a pool or on a roof deck?
Yes, and weight is usually why they are specified there. Everblue weighs about 9 lb per square foot against roughly 22.5 lb for thermal bluestone, and is rated for pedestal and raised-floor installation with fixed-height support pads at every corner. A 24 × 24 paver carries over 1,700 lbf at the centre.
How do you clean a porcelain pool deck?
Water and a neutral cleaner. No sealing, ever — porcelain is rated Class 5 for stain resistance and has no open pores to seal. That is the practical difference from a bluestone deck, which is usually sealed on installation and re-sealed every few seasons to keep sunscreen, leaf tannin and barbecue grease from staining it.
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