27/07/2026
There's a particular kind of calm that comes from a backyard that just works.
No upkeep hanging over you, nothing to think about except getting in the water.
That was the goal for this home in Canningvale. The pool was already the centrepiece. What the owners wanted was for the ground around it to match that feeling, and to hold onto it for years without becoming a chore.
We supplied Crossover White porcelain for the full pool surround. It's a pale, softly veined finish that keeps the whole area bright and open, and it holds that light even on an overcast Perth day, as you can see here.
Why porcelain earns its place around a pool comes down to the things most people don't think about. It carries an R11 slip rating, so the walk from the water to the shade stays sure underfoot when the surface is wet. Being dense and non-porous, it resists stains, sunscreen etc, and wipes clean with little effort. And with normal use it keeps its looks year after year, so the backyard the owners built is the one they'll still be enjoying well down the track.
That's the real value of getting the surface right. You stop maintaining your backyard and start living in it.
Visit our showroom: Stand 273, Homebase, 55 Salvado Rd, Subiaco.
