The best pavers for spring and summertime
Beautiful pavers for spring and summer in Adelaide
Why spring & summer are special seasons for paving
Spring and summer bring particular challenges and opportunities for outdoor paving. Keeping those in mind helps you choose wisely.
Challenges:
- Heat: surfaces get very hot, so material, colour, and finish affect comfort underfoot.
- UV & fading: bright sun can fade colours or deteriorate coatings.
- Water & storms: rain, especially after long dry spells, means you’ll want good drainage, slip resistance.
- Usage: more outdoor entertaining, pool use, mowing, foot traffic.
Opportunities:
- You can plan alfresco areas, patios, paths that get lots of use.
- More daylight, so textures, patterns, and colours can have a big visual impact.
- Gardening is active, so integrating paving with landscaping is appealing.
So the best pavers will be ones that are cooler to walk on, durable under heat/UV, slip-resistant, low maintenance, and visually good in bright light.
Best Colour & Finish Choices for Summer Comfort
To get the best out of your pavers in hot months, think about:
- Light to mid-tone colours: creams, sands, light greys. These reflect more sun and stay cooler underfoot than very dark ones.
- Texture: rougher or patterned textures are better around wet areas (slip safety) and can reduce glare.
- Finish: shot blast, patterned, honed/milled with grip. Avoid super glossy or very smooth finishes for outdoor exposed areas.
- Edge and joint design: small joints, good base compaction, drainage to avoid puddling and moss growth.
Care & Maintenance Tips for Spring & Summer
Even the best choice won’t last if not well maintained through the hotter seasons. Some tips:
- Sweep or blow off leaves & debris regularly so they don’t stain or trap moisture.
- Rinse surfaces occasionally; wash away dust built up over dry spells.
- Seal natural stone/cracked concrete pavers if recommended; re-seal every few years.
- Keep weed growth at joints under control (regularly pulling or using weed-safe treatments).
- If using pool chemicals or fertilizers nearby, clean splashes off pavers quickly.
- For patio furniture, use protection pads under legs to avoid marking textured surfaces.
Best picks for spring & summer
Concrete Pavers
Very durable, handles heavy traffic; many finishes/textures to improve slip resistance. Neutral colours help reflect light rather than absorbing too much heat.
Darker concrete can get quite hot—lighter tones are better around pools or barefoot areas. Some finishes (smooth), especially when wet, may be more slippery unless textured. Also, regular sealing or surface treatment helps with stain resistance.
Clay Pavers
Clay tends to absorb less heat than very dark concrete, has a classic look, and often ages nicely. Good for patios, garden paths, driveways that get sunlight
Require good base preparation; may have more maintenance re: sealing or cleaning. Clay colours can vary with each brick.
Crazy Pavers / Natural Stone
Natural stone often stays cooler and gives texture that disperses sun glare. Good for decorative areas, poolsides, entertainment zones. Playford Pavers offers pavers with soft/subtle tones (White Sand, Sand Dune) and also stronger greys (Cadet, Altostratus) if you want a more dramatic look.
Natural stone often needs sealing and can stain. Irregular shapes “crazy” may make installation more complex. Also check for slip resistance when wet. Some stones absorb water more, so freeze/thaw or heavy rain cycles can affect durability.
Pool Pavers & Coping
For around pools and wet areas (alfresco when wet, walkways), slip resistance is very important. Textured concrete or natural stone with rougher finishes do better. Also colour choice: lighter surfaces reduce heat and glare.
Even good slip-resistant pavers can get slippery if algae or moss accumulate, so maintenance matters. Also keep an eye on water drainage so puddling doesn’t happen. Sealing can affect slip resistance, so choose a seal or finish designed not to gloss up too much.
Final Thoughts: Matching Your Needs
When choosing, ask yourself:
- Where is this paving being used? Pool surround, driveway, patio, walkway?
- How much sun will it get? Full sun or shade will affect choice.
- How much traffic & wear? Heavy vehicles need thicker, more durable pavers.
- What visual style do you want? Natural, Mediterranean, modern, rustic? The range at Playford is wide enough to satisfy most styles.
- What’s your budget vs maintenance tolerance? A cheaper paver might cost more over time in cleaning/sealing.
As the weather warms up, the right paving choice can transform your outdoor space into a comfortable and stylish retreat. Whether you prefer the timeless charm of
Clay Pavers, the modern appeal of
concrete pavers, or the natural beauty of
Crazy Pavers,
Playford Pavers has options to suit every style and space. Focus on lighter tones, textured finishes, and durable materials to keep surfaces cool, safe, and inviting all season long. With the right care and selection, your paving will look great and perform beautifully through every spring barbecue and summer gathering.
