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Key Takeaways

• Learn about the types of pavers for a pool patio available in 2025, including porcelain, brick, marble, and clay.
• Learn why permeability and coefficient of friction (COF) are important.
• Read this guide to learn how to choose the best pavers for your pool deck.

Installing pavers around your pool is a fantastic way to increase safety and usability. Non-slip pavers can add color and style while also helping to keep sunlit decks cool underfoot. High-quality pavers can add visual appeal and increase the value of your Florida home. 

If you’re planning to build or renovate a deck or patio and you want to learn more about the best pavers for pool areas and what options are available in 2025, then this blog is for you. Join us as we discuss the best non-slip pavers for pool decks, patios, and similar recreational areas.

Qualities to Look For in 2025

There are lots of paver materials on the market, from pea gravel to marble, and each material has a different quality (and a different cost). When selecting pavers for slippery environments, it is important to look for non-slip designs and features. 

At Exotic Pavers, we’ve installed thousands of pavers around pools and patios in South Florida. We’ve found that materials with a high coefficient of friction and permeability make the best pavers for pool decks, no matter the year. 

High Coefficient of Friction (COF) 

Some materials have a naturally rough surface or a high coefficient of friction. The higher the COF of a surface, the less likely objects placed on it will slip, including bare feet. This natural slip resistance is built into fired clay, brick, and some stone products. 

Materials that do not have a naturally rough surface can be given a textured finish that increases COF and imparts non-slip qualities. 

Permeability 

Permeability can be built into the floor design and individual pavers. 

Permeable surfaces allow water to move through them. When used on parking lots and streets, permeable pavement allows rainwater to reach the water table, and permeable floors help prevent water from collecting in hazardous puddles. 
Some of the best non-slip pavers for pool decks and patios are made of permeable (porous) materials that have a rough, matte, or textured finish.

Materials to Look for in 2025

When selecting non-slip pavers, most property owners look for materials that blend beauty and functionality, and then make adjustments based on cost. Some materials are naturally more expensive than others, such as marble compared to concrete, and offer similar performance under the same conditions.

The professionals at Exotic Pavers understand the nuances that exist between different materials and can make sure you get the right material for your project. We have found the following materials make the best pavers for pool decks in residential and commercial settings.

Porcelain

Porcelain makes some of the best non-slip pool pavers available this year or any year. Sealed porcelain pavers resist bleaching and offer high mold and mildew resistance. For eye-popping appeal and excellent ROI, many property owners look for porcelain pavers first.

Exotic Pavers uses only the highest quality Italian porcelain pavers. This premium product is suitable for almost any property and features easy maintenance and cleanup, making our porcelain non-slip pavers for pool decks and patios some of the best hardscaping products available in 2025. 

Brick

Bricks have a colorful, naturally rough surface with a high COF that resists skidding and slipping. You can install outdoor brick pavers without mortar to create a permeable surface that allows precipitation to reach the water table. 

Fired bricks can vary in color, which makes them visually interesting, and they can be installed in many different patterns, or weaves, to create engaging effects. They are easy to clean and maintain.

Travertine 

Travertine pavers are made from a natural stone that forms a colorful and environmentally friendly hardscaping material. It’s porous, which helps to eliminate puddles that can foster algae and bacteria that can make surfaces slippery. It stays cooler underfoot than cement or concrete and can be finished with a rough surface that increases COF.

Travertine pavers received a lot of attention from consumers in 2025. At Exotic Pavers, we consider travertine to be one of the best materials for non-slip patio and pool deck pavers. 

Marble

Marble lends a feeling of permanence to any project, but stately and durable marble pavers can be expensive. They can be prepared with a sandblasted or tumbled surface for boosting COF, making marble pavers one of the best choices for pool decks where elegance and appearance are top priorities.

Clay

Fired clay is porous, rough, and durable. Clay pavers and tiles are readily available in a wide variety of sizes and shapes, come in many colors, and are easy to maintain. Trendy and bright clay pavers can be found around pools and patios in some of the most expensive properties in Southern Florida. 

Cast concrete

Available in many colors, cast concrete pavers come in squares, rectangles, and round shapes. They are easy to remove and replace. In 2025, concrete pavers will remain a good solution for surfaces that require longevity and the ability to easily replace individual pavers when damaged. 

Our premium cast concrete pavers are porous and fit together in an interlocking pattern that blocks weeds and lets water drain. They are among the best pavers for pool decks, retaining walls, and other areas that need easy repair and maintenance. 

Quality Materials and Installation

If you’re building or looking for an upgrade to your pool deck and want to install pavers, contact the professionals at Exotic Pavers now. No matter how many pavers you need, or how complex or simple your hardscaping plans may be, Exotic Pavers can supply the expertise to get the job done. 
For the best non-slip patio and pool deck pavers, installed with care, contact Exotic Pavers today. Our licensed and insured paver installers can complete your deck, courtyard, or patio installation from start to finish. If you’re in our service area, call Exotic Pavers now for a free quote!