Pool Enclosure Paver Deck: What to Plan Before Installing

A pool enclosure paver deck is the paver surface around a pool inside a screened enclosure, and planning it well means settling the frame, the access, the water and the layout before any pavers are ordered. In Central Florida many pools sit under a screen cage, so the deck has to work with the frame overhead as well as the pool beside it. This guide lists the questions to answer first.

A pool enclosure paver deck is the same set of individual paver units as any pool deck, laid to a plan, with a few extra points to check because of the screen frame. For the general picture of pool surfaces, begin with our guide to pool deck pavers in Central Florida. This post takes a narrower route: the planning questions that come up when the pool sits inside an enclosure.

What Do You Need to Settle Before Installing a Pool Enclosure Paver Deck?

Before installing a pool enclosure paver deck, settle six things: how the layout meets the screen frame, how crews will reach the pool, how water will move across the deck, how you will use the space, which rules apply to your property and who else is working nearby. Screened pool enclosure pavers need the usual planning, plus attention to the frame. Use this checklist:

• Frame: where the columns, posts and screen edges sit, and how the pattern should meet them.
• Access: the route from the street or driveway to the pool, and any gate along it.
• Water: where rain, pool splash and hose water will go when it reaches the deck.
• Use: dining, lounging, children playing or hosting, and where each happens.
• Rules: your HOA requirements and your city or county rules.
• Other trades: who else has work planned near the pool.

Write your answers down for the consultation.

How Does the Screen Frame Shape a Pool Enclosure Paver Deck Layout?

The screen frame shapes a pool enclosure paver deck layout because the pattern has to meet every column and post along the edge. Many Florida homeowners call the enclosure a pool cage, and pavers around a pool cage can be trimmed to suit its columns and posts, so the frame does not rule out a planned pattern. Questions to raise during layout:

• Which pattern, such as herringbone or running bond, looks clean where it meets a row of posts?
• Would a contrasting border along the inside of the frame give the edges a tidy line?
• How do the lines of the pattern fall against the pool edge and the enclosure door?
• Does the deck connect to a lanai, and should one pattern carry through?

Our patio guide covers lanai pavers for covered and screened areas. One pattern from lanai to deck makes the two read as a single room.

How Will Crews Reach the Pool Area Inside the Enclosure?

Crews reach a pool inside an enclosure through the openings the property already has, so pool deck access for contractors belongs in the planning conversation, not on the first morning of work. Think about the path from the street to the pool, any gate or side yard along it, and where materials can wait. Pool deck projects often overlap with screen enclosure installers, landscapers and plumbers, and AllBrick Pavers has experience working alongside other trades. Helpful steps:

• Share the name of your enclosure company, or any contractor with a job planned near the pool.
• Tell us about gates, narrow side yards or landscaping on the route.
• Plan for the pool area to be out of use during the work, furniture included.
• Ask who your point of contact is and how you will be updated.

Our post on what to expect from paver installation in Polk County shows how a project runs from the homeowner's side.

What Should You Ask About Water Around a Pool Enclosure Paver Deck?

Ask how water will move across a pool enclosure paver deck, because water on the deck comes from more than one place: the pool, a garden hose and Florida rain. The general goal is for water to travel away from the pool edge, the house and nearby planting beds. Pool deck drainage planning depends on your property, so this post gives questions, not measurements. Bring these to the consultation:

• Where does water gather on the current deck after a storm?
• How will the new surface meet the pool edge, the house and the enclosure frame?
• Will a planting bed beside the deck be affected by where the water goes?
• Is there a drain, step or other feature the plan must work around?

Photos taken after a heavy rain show the team where water gathers.

Which Paver Pool Deck Layout Suits a Pool Enclosure?

A paver pool deck layout inside an enclosure should follow how the family uses it. Both materials AllBrick Pavers installs, travertine and concrete, suit an enclosure. Travertine is natural stone, so each piece differs a little, while concrete pavers are made in many colors and textures. Light inside a screened enclosure can differ from open sun, so view full-size samples under the enclosure at different times of day, wet and dry.

Try a border or a shift in pattern to separate where you dine, where you lounge and where you walk to the water. For color ideas, see our guide to light vs. dark pavers for pool decks and our post on the best pool deck pavers for Florida weather.

How Do You Prepare for a Pool Deck Paver Consultation?

To prepare for a pool deck paver consultation, collect photos, notes and rules before the visit so the design starts from real information. At the free consultation we visit the property, listen to your goals and look at the area, and when it helps you can see a 3D rendering before work begins. Gather these items:

• Photos of the pool and enclosure from several angles, including the posts and the door
• A photo of your pool coping, so colors can be compared side by side
• A short list of how the family uses the pool area
• Your HOA requirements, if your neighborhood has an association
• A note to check your city or county rules, and to ask us if you are unsure what applies

Our HOA approval guide for pavers explains what to expect, and the paver installation process walks through each stage. Browse the gallery for finished layouts.

Pool Enclosure Paver Deck FAQ

Can pavers be installed inside a screened pool enclosure?

Yes. A paver deck can be planned around the columns and posts of an enclosure, with pieces trimmed to suit the frame. The right layout depends on where the frame sits and how you use the space, which we review with you during the free consultation at your home.

Can new pavers go around a pool that is already built?

Yes. A pool that is already in place can get a new paver surface around it, with new colors and a new layout, while the pool itself stays as it is. Bring photos of the pool, the coping and the enclosure so the plan reflects what is already there.

Do I need to talk to my screen enclosure company?

It helps. Pool deck projects often overlap with screen enclosure installers, landscapers and plumbers, and AllBrick Pavers has experience working alongside other trades. Share your enclosure company's name and any planned work at the consultation, so the schedule and access are clear for everyone.

Does an HOA need to approve a pool enclosure paver deck?

Many communities ask for approval before any visible exterior change, so check your governing documents and ask the board or management company before you sign. Also check your city or county rules, and ask us if you are unsure what applies to your property.

Which paver materials suit a pool enclosure deck?

AllBrick Pavers installs travertine and concrete pavers. Travertine is a natural stone with soft veining, and concrete pavers come in the broadest choice of shades and shapes. Compare full-size samples outdoors, inside your enclosure if you can, before choosing a material or pattern.

Start Planning Your Pool Enclosure Paver Deck With AllBrick Pavers

Ready to plan your pool enclosure paver deck? Phone AllBrick Pavers on +1 407-818-7876 to book your free consultation, or read about our pool deck pavers service. From our Winter Haven office we serve homeowners across Central Florida, and every installation comes with a 5-Year Workmanship Warranty.