Therefore, when installing a new swimming pool or a new above ground pool liner it is extremely important to make sure that the vinyl pool liner is supported by the proper height sand base.

The actual amount of material needed will vary depending on the dig and thickness of the swimming pool base used. Pool liners are obviously not built to withstand water weight, they are simply made to line the inside of a pool to hold the water. Apr 28, 2012 25. This is probably the top mistake we see people make. I already purchased the foam cove base which looks like polypropylene foam which cost a arm and a leg in 4x8 sheets 1 inch thick. Top 5 Mistakes Installing An Above Ground Pool.

A pool floor pad is an important above ground swimming pool equipment that provides a much needed protective layer in between your pool liner and sand base. Always dig out high patches instead of filling in lower areas. There are many different ways swimming pool owners can protect their above ground pool and vinyl liners. Jun 13, 2012 #1 We are building round retaining walls into the hill in our backyard for an Intex pool. Remove the sod, then check for levelness to identify slopes and high spots. I cleaned out a 2' area from the pool wall. The above is intended as a Guide only and not the actual instructions for installing your above ground pool.

Mistake 1: Building up the low areas with dirt taken from the higher areas. LifeTime Supporter. Rocky, dry soils require a thicker base, and I would recommend using a sand and cement pool floor mix for these conditions. An uneven surface can weaken or damage an above ground pool, so leveling the ground before installation is essential. M. MnHotRod.

How do I Decide Which Pool Floor Material to Use?

The vinyl liner on an above-ground swimming pool will last much longer — and will be more comfortable for swimmers — if there is some kind of padding layer between the bottom of the pool liner and the ground on which the pool rests. Please read and follow the manufacturer's instructions as it pertains to your above ground pools' special requirements. I then filled with white marble rocks/chips. AGP Base Material. Wet, expansive soils or areas with a high water table are better off with a Vermiculite pool base. It is based on a 2" thick swimming pool base.The table below is typically the minimum amount used for the job for seasoned installers. I placed black metal edging at the outside edge of the 2' space. Your floor choice should be based on availability and ground conditions. I spray with roundup when needed. There are so many types, I'm not sure which one to use. by Bill (Cape May Court House ,NJ) Hi, I have been reading about people using Styrofoam as a base for an above ground pool. This table can be used as a guide. I then put down a material weed block in the space between the metal edging and the edge of the pool.