Travertine Pool Decks in Lakewood Ranch, FL
Natural travertine pavers over your existing pool deck or on a new base, with matching bullnose coping and a sealing schedule built for Florida sun.
Travertine pool decks in Lakewood Ranch cost about $18 to $28 a square foot installed, so a 600 sq ft deck runs roughly $10,800 to $16,800, and the stone lasts for decades with resealing every two to three years. Lakewood Ranch Pool Deck Co handles travertine decks, travertine coping and sealing.
Travertine Pool Deck Cost
| Item | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Travertine pavers, installed (Florida) | $18 to $28/sq ft | Craft Pavers 2026 |
| Travertine pool deck, installed (national) | $13 to $30/sq ft | HomeGuide |
| Thin 1/2 in overlay pavers, material | $5 to $10/sq ft | HomeGuide |
| French pattern labor | +$1 to $3/sq ft | HomeGuide |
| Bullnose coping | $20 to $40/linear ft | HomeGuide |
| Sealing, every 2 to 3 years | $1 to $3/sq ft | HomeGuide |
Sources: Craft Pavers 2026 Florida pricing, HomeGuide travertine pavers cost.
Over the Old Slab or on a New Base
The standard travertine paver for a pool deck is 1.25 inches (3 cm) thick. There are two ways to lay it, and the slab decides which.
- Mortar-set over the existing concrete. No demolition, but the deck gets higher by the paver plus its bed. Good for a flat, sound slab with room at the doors.
- Dry-set on a new base. The old deck comes out and the pavers go on compacted crushed limestone (Travertine Mart describes 6 to 8 inches) with about 1/2 inch of sand. Right for broken or settled slabs, and for keeping the deck at its old height.
- Thin overlay pavers. About 1/2 inch thick, designed to go over existing concrete where height is tight.
On Florida flatwoods soils such as Myakka fine sand, which the USDA describes as poorly drained with a seasonal water table within 18 inches of the surface, the base and edge restraint are what keep a dry-set deck flat.
Travertine Colors and Finishes
Travertine is sold in color families usually named ivory, walnut, gold and silver, and in tumbled, brushed or honed finishes. For a pool deck, tumbled or brushed gives the most grip, and lighter colors stay cooler in direct sun. Patterns range from a single size in running bond to the French pattern, which HomeGuide prices at $1 to $3 a square foot extra in labor.
Coping, Sealing and Care
Bullnose travertine coping finishes the pool edge and is easiest to replace together with the deck; see pool coping replacement. Seal every two to three years with a breathable sealer and anti-slip additive in wet areas, and reset any sunken pavers before sealing; the paver sealing page covers products. Travertine cannot later be coated with cool deck: Mortex says Kool Deck does not bond to natural stone.
In the original Lakewood Ranch villages, changing the deck material needs a Modification Request with the stone and color before work starts. For how travertine compares on cost and life with cool deck and concrete pavers, see the Kool Deck vs travertine comparison. Reference: Travertine Mart installation guide.
Travertine Pool Decks Lakewood Ranch FL: Questions
How much do travertine pool decks cost in Lakewood Ranch FL?
About $18 to $28 a square foot installed on a Florida installer's 2026 price list, or $10,800 to $16,800 for a 600 sq ft deck. HomeGuide's national range for an installed travertine pool deck is $13 to $30. A French pattern adds about $1 to $3 a square foot in labor, and travertine bullnose coping runs $20 to $40 a linear foot.
Can travertine be installed over an existing concrete pool deck?
Yes. Travertine pavers can be mortar-set on top of an existing concrete surface, according to supplier Travertine Mart, and thin 1/2 inch overlay pavers are made for that purpose. The slab must be sound, and the added height has to be planned at doors, drains and the coping. A cracked or settled slab is repaired or replaced first.
Is travertine slippery when wet?
Tumbled travertine grips better than polished stone, but any stone can get slippery when wet; Travertine Mart says so plainly about all stone surfaces around a pool. Choose a tumbled or brushed finish, avoid a high-gloss sealer, and keep algae off shaded areas.
How often should a travertine pool deck be sealed?
Every two to three years, per HomeGuide, at about $1 to $3 a square foot. Sealing slows staining from sunscreen, leaves and pool chemicals and helps hold the joint sand. Use a breathable, pool-deck-rated sealer rather than a glossy film.
Is travertine cooler than concrete?
Generally it stays cooler than plain concrete; HomeGuide says travertine stays 20 to 30 percent cooler, though it cites no test, so treat the number as a guide. Light colors such as ivory stay coolest. Darker walnut and gold tones absorb more sun.
Do I need HOA approval for a travertine pool deck in Lakewood Ranch?
Usually, yes. In the original Lakewood Ranch villages, most exterior changes and any change of hardscape material need a Modification Request approved before work starts. No village rule found prefers or requires travertine, but the committee will want the stone, color and pattern on the form.
Give the deck size, the color you like and whether the coping is included.