Choosing artificial grass around a swimming pool

Direct answer. Around a pool, assess feel, drainage, edge stability, temperature and cleaning. Junctions with coping, showers and drains determine much of the final quality.

What to assess

The decision should begin with verifiable site conditions. A sample or photograph alone cannot show how the complete system will perform on the available base.

• Who will use the space
• Traffic level and usage times
• Cleaning, drainage and access
• Feel, recovery and appearance

Project checklist

1. Who will use the space: record the condition before covering it.
2. Traffic level and usage times: check the complete route taken by water.
3. Cleaning, drainage and access: compare samples by criteria, not appearance alone.
4. Feel, recovery and appearance: define cleaning, edges and maintenance.

Applied to Granada: Piscinas

Granada combines coast, high mountains, fertile plains, plateau and dense urban areas. A solution for a city rooftop may therefore be unsuitable for rural accommodation, a coastal pool or a mountain patio.

Around a pool, assess feel, drainage, edge stability, temperature and cleaning. Junctions with coping, showers and drains determine much of the final quality.

Mistakes to avoid

• Choosing only by pile height or photograph
• Covering an existing damp or level problem
• Blocking drains, tree wells or movement joints
• Accepting a quote without understanding the preparation

Related questions

Can a decision be made from photographs alone?

Photos help prepare the assessment but may not reveal falls, stability, drainage or junctions.

Is the system the same for every base?

No. Soil, concrete, tiles and gravel need different checks and installation methods.

Can I compare samples first?

Yes. Samples should be compared in relation to the project’s real light and use.

Editorial content from Césped Granada. General guidance only: the final solution requires an assessment of the actual site.