Pool Surround Artificial Turf Across the GTA
Create a resort-style poolside retreat with premium artificial grass from Toronto Turf Pros. We install slip-resistant, UV-stabilized turf around pools throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
Benefits of Artificial Grass Around Your Pool
Concrete and interlocking pavers are the traditional choice for pool surrounds, but artificial grass offers compelling advantages in comfort, safety and aesthetics. Here’s why more GTA homeowners are choosing turf around their pools.
1. Stays Cool in Summer Heat
Concrete and stone absorb heat and become uncomfortably hot to walk on in GTA summers. Artificial grass stays significantly cooler underfoot, making the poolside a more comfortable place to walk barefoot, especially for children.
2. Slip-Resistant Surface
Our pool surround turf products feature a textured, non-slip surface that provides secure footing even when wet. Drainage happens quickly through the turf backing, reducing standing water that creates slip hazards on hard surfaces.
3. No Grass Clippings in the Pool
Natural grass next to a pool means constant maintenance to prevent clippings, seeds and soil from blowing or tracking into the water. Artificial turf eliminates this problem entirely, keeping your pool water cleaner between services.
4. Chlorine and UV Resistant
Our pool surround turf is specifically selected for resistance to chlorinated water splash and prolonged sun exposure. UV stabilizers built into the fibre prevent fading and maintain that lush green colour through years of direct sunlight.
5. Soft and Comfortable
Lying down or sitting beside the pool is far more comfortable on a cushioned turf surface than on hard stone or concrete. The soft pile is gentle on bare skin, making the poolside a genuinely relaxing outdoor space.
6. Beautiful All Season
Artificial turf stays lush and green through the entire GTA summer without any watering, mowing or fertilizing. Your poolside looks magazine-worthy from the first warm day of spring through to Thanksgiving weekend.
Artificial Grass vs. Pavers and Concrete Around Your Pool
Interlocking pavers and poured concrete remain popular pool surround choices, but they come with real drawbacks. Both surfaces absorb and radiate heat, creating uncomfortable walking temperatures on sunny GTA summer days. Concrete can crack over time with freeze-thaw cycles, and pavers shift and settle, creating uneven surfaces that collect debris in the gaps.
Artificial turf sidesteps all of these issues. It stays consistent year after year, needs no sealing, no re-leveling and no pressure washing to maintain its appearance. Water drains through instantly, the surface stays cool compared to hard alternatives, and the soft pile is far more comfortable for children and adults alike.
Many homeowners choose a combination: a narrow concrete or paver coping directly around the pool edge, transitioning to turf beyond. Toronto Turf Pros works around existing coping, deck fixtures and landscaping to create a seamless, professional result that complements your pool design.
Pool Surround Turf Installation Process
Step 1: Site Assessment and Design
We visit your property and measure the pool surround area precisely. We discuss turf product options suitable for poolside environments, plan drainage flow away from the pool edge and note any existing deck fixtures, drains or landscaping we need to work around.
Step 2: Surface Preparation
Existing grass, gravel or loose material is removed and the subbase is graded to direct water away from the pool and fence structures. Proper grading here is critical to preventing pooling and maintaining clean drainage from the turf surface.
Step 3: Base Layer Installation
A compacted crushed stone base is installed to provide a stable, well-draining foundation. We pay particular attention to the transition areas where turf meets pool coping, pavers or fencing to ensure clean, tight edges.
Step 4: Turf Laying and Cutting
Pool surrounds often have complex shapes with curves, angles and obstacles. We cut each turf section precisely to fit around pool equipment, drains and coping edges. All cuts are finished cleanly for a polished, professional look.
Step 5: Securing and Infill
Turf edges are secured firmly to prevent lifting or shifting near the pool edge. A silica sand infill is applied across the surface to weight the turf, support the blades and enhance drainage performance around the pool perimeter.
Step 6: Final Inspection and Walkthrough
We inspect every edge, seam and transition point before walking through the finished project with you. We cover care tips specific to pool environments, including how to rinse chlorine splash from the turf surface and keep it looking its best.