I have a rental condo in a resort in Palm Coast, FL. My family and I were there yesterday spending the day at the pool and I noticed the Artistic pavers. They're very pretty but I have to say I was very surprised by how slippery they were. I would look at other options before settling on these pavers.

We give our clients the option for us to install Artistic Pavers on pools we install or remodel. Not many choose them because of the higher cost. Standard brick paver is the most common in our area but I know not as practical in Las Vegas. Artistic Pavers are used in many of the resorts and hotels here in Orlando. The reason why they were slippery must be because they have been sealed. I had a client about 4 years ago seal their Shellock Artistic pavers and what a nightmare! It was extremely slippery. They do not need to be sealed. You could also go for any other style besides the Shellock because they are all textured except Shellock. In my opinion the artistic pavers really look a lot nicer than the typical textured and painted acrylic.

I also am providing a link to a photo gallery of a pool we recently completed that has the Stonelock style Artistic Pavers with acrylic coping so you can see them side by side. Hopefully that will help you with your decision.

Good Luck!

Here is a link that might be useful: Pool with Artistic Pavers and Acrylic coping

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That's interesting you mentioned the Shellock style pavers being the most slippery because that's what is installed around the pool at our condo. They're very pretty w/ the fossil imprints but would hate to see a kid wipe out when they're excited and running around the pool.

What would be similar to Artistic Pavers but not as slippery?

Also to add to the thread, are these pavers that are poolside installed on top of a sand base and/or are they sealed between the joints with this material that turns hard after being wet?

I had "stonelock" artistic pavers installed around my liner pool 2.5 years ago, in South Carolina. Also used the matching bullnosed coping around the edge of the pool. I've been satisfied with the comparative coolness of the surface compared to concrete. The pavers do not require sealing, but I have considered doing it because to bring out the deeper color of the pavers. Unsealed, they look great wet, but a little chalky when dry. I doubt Stonelock will be become slippery like the Shellock because the surface texture is not quite so smooth. Also, mine are dry set on the main patio (the coping is mortared in, of course). There's one spot where the line is not perfect, so I have a slight gap where the matching fill sand washes out over time...I recommend setting them as closely as possible for the best look. Your price sounds higher than I paid, but I think Shellock is higher than Stonelock..and I'm sure material prices have increased like everything else! good luck!

I am in So Cal and I used Angelus interlocking concrete pavers. I paid about $11 sq/ft last August. They are not slippery.

First, children should NEVER run around a pool no matter what the decking material. Its so dangerous and common sense safety.

You don't have to seal them, although you can. They are sand-set interlocking pavers. they rest close to one another and do not require grout or sealer. The are also non-porous and cool. Designed in a hot weather environments. They look money, but overall, were a great price.

My whole yard is done in Shellock deck and coping, a beautiful finished look, consistent. I love my yard in shellock. I have kids and we use it/see it everyday. we love the natural materials in the deck. Its unique and beautiful and not an ugly red brick.

good luck, walk don't run!

I had the Shellock Buff artistic pavers installed around my pool and coping. They seem to get a little less warm than concrete but on a hot 100 degree day in SoCal, your feet will tell you that you don't want to be lingering too long...

As far as being slippery, yes, they get a little slippery when wet. The surface is milled flat so we have had a few kids slip when they are walking but mostly when they are slowly running.

I can understand why people seal them as they look beautiful when wet. However, when dry, some of them can get a chalky appearance.