I saw a post saying to put a pad for cushioning with a tarp. Any suggestions or feedback? TIA!
Setting up 12x24 aboveground Intex pool.
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You can do that. It will also help protect the pool's bottom from stuff trying to grow up under it.
Some people also use house foam boards. Now THAT is real cushioning right there!
Some people also use house foam boards. Now THAT is real cushioning right there!
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,014
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
I’m looking into doing this for my pool as well. What thickness did you go with?Insulation panels, Gorilla Pads, etc.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,014
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Here are some good discussions. If you need more specific help with your set-up, be sure to start your own thread. Welcome to TFP!
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Thank you. I’ve been lurking for a while now. This community is great.Here are some good discussions. If you need more specific help with your set-up, be sure to start your own thread. Welcome to TFP!
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