WPC Pool Surround: The Guide to Your Pool
A swimming pool not only provides fun, relaxation and refreshment, but is also a real eye-catcher. Turquoise-shimmering water and clear contours make it a real treat for the eyes. But it is not just the pool itself that matters: the pool surround should also be functional whilst enhancing the visual appeal of your pool area.
WPC pool surround: Why WPC is the best choice for your pool
Having your own pool in the garden offers relaxation, a chance to unwind, refreshment and a way to keep fit. But there’s more to a pool than just the water-filled basin. You need sufficient space to get in and out and, depending on how you intend to use it, plenty of room to walk, sit, lie down or play. For this reason, a pool also needs a suitable surround that complements it both visually and functionally.
NaturinForm’s WPC pool surrounds can be tailored entirely to your individual needs. Whatever size, length, shape, colour and finish you want for the decking boards around your pool, you’ll find the right surface and colour in our extensive product range. From a natural wood finish to timeless embossed patterns, we have it all
NaturinForm’s decking boards, which are ideal for use as pool edging, are made from ‘WPC’. This abbreviation stands for Wood Polymer Composite and is essentially a mixture of wood fibres and polymer. WPC is a relatively new material that is particularly characterised by its robustness. At the same time, it is visually every bit as good as real wood. It looks very similar to solid timber decking, but has a more uniform appearance and is splinter-free. This is a major advantage by the pool, where people usually walk barefoot. WPC is also very low-maintenance and easy to clean. With our online decking configurator, you can design your pool surround using your chosen decking boards from our range and request a quote from a retailer near you.
WPC pool surround substructure: The foundation for durability
Technically speaking, a pool decking system consists of four layers: the sub-base, the support points, the substructure and the decking surface. The substructure is the load-bearing system that ensures the stability and load-bearing capacity of the surface. The general rule is: the more air that can circulate around the structure, the better. Any gradients and varying support points must also be taken into account. Whether a pool decking is used in a private or public setting, the choice of substructure depends on the load it will bear and must be adapted accordingly.
WPC 2.0
This version of our substructure for decking boards is particularly impressive thanks to its optimised geometry. The introduction of an aluminium profile allows the structure to be reinforced at specific points. It is particularly well-suited to balancing out localised loads.
Can I build a pool surround myself?
If you are handy and have the necessary materials and tools to hand, you can of course build a pool surround yourself. NaturinForm offers you an online guide to installing decking boards and the necessary accessories. Our experts will provide you with useful information in clear instructions and video tutorials.
Examples and ideas for pool surrounds
You can customize the pool surround with NaturinForm planks to suit your individual wishes and ideas. Various lengths and lighting systems are available. Laying our boards is particularly easy with NaturinForm accessories and substructure.
WPC pool surround for round pools: solutions for round and oval pools
Not every pool is rectangular. Round and oval pools require pool edging that adapts to their curved contours – and this is precisely where the flexibility of NaturinForm’s WPC decking boards comes into its own. As the boards can be easily sawn, milled and cut to size using standard woodworking tools, they can be individually tailored to the geometry of the pool. You can also use our decking configurator for such solutions.
Design ideas for round WPC pool surrounds
For round or oval pools, WPC decking boards are often laid at an angle to the pool edge – for example, radially or tangentially, depending on the desired look. NaturinForm’s extensive colour range, which includes colours such as titanium grey, anthracite, chestnut brown and many more, allows for a bespoke design that complements the overall garden landscape and the building. To ensure you choose the right substructure and that it matches your specific pool shape, we recommend using the online decking configurator for the initial planning stages. At the same time, you can order samples of your chosen decking boards.
Maintenance, cleaning and longevity of your WPC pool surround
WPC pool surround from NaturinForm is not only robust and durable, but also particularly easy to maintain – a key advantage around the pool, where splashes, chlorine and moisture are part of everyday life. Light soiling from leaves, dirt or moss can be quickly removed with water and a broom or scrubbing brush. For heavier soiling, a high-pressure cleaner with a maximum pressure of 80 bar may be used from a distance of at least 20 cm – a steam cleaner must not be used. Solvent-based cleaning products are also generally unsuitable.
Painting or oiling is not necessary with WPC, as the polymer content provides the decking boards with lasting protection against the elements. For stubborn stains such as grease or soot, NaturinForm recommends its specially developed biodegradable cleaner, which can be obtained from your local NaturinForm dealer. Another practical point: according to DIN EN ISO 9227:2017-07, chlorinated and salt water have no adverse effect on the material properties of our WPC decking boards – however, when installing in such environments, V4A stainless steel clips should be used instead of standard clips.
Conclusion: WPC pool surround – stylish quality for every pool
Pool decking made from NaturinForm WPC decking boards combines everything a pool area needs: a robust, splinter-free and barefoot-friendly material; a natural wood-effect finish that provides a high-quality setting for the pool; and, thanks to its low-maintenance nature, it noticeably simplifies day-to-day life around the pool. Thanks to the customisable options in various colours, lengths and finishes, as well as the ability to cut the decking boards to exact measurements, a bespoke solution can be created for any pool – whether square, round or oval.
Anyone wishing to install their own WPC pool decking will find comprehensive support from NaturinForm, including installation instructions, video tutorials and the online decking configurator. Those seeking personal advice can visit a specialist retailer nearby. Either way, with NaturinForm you’ll create a favourite spot outdoors that you’ll enjoy for years to come.