Do you need a pad to protect the bottom of the pool liner?
847202
I use a tarp for added protection just to be safe. You can pick up a blue one at Home Depot or Lowes and the once the pool is full cut the tarp in the same shape as the pool so you don't see it.
847203
I didn't use anything under it. The foot pads are pretty well designed to avoid damage. My former in-laws have the next size up and have had no problems even with all the neighborhood kids playing in the pool.
847204
We did not get a pad for the ladder and so far (knock on wood) have had no problems. It might be a good suggestion to have one if you have people/kids in an out of the pool at a frequent rate. We don't, so I guess this is probably why we didn't bother with a pad. This is our second, and last, season with this particular pool as we are going for something with hard sides next year, but the liner is still in great shape, and we put the ladder in the same spot again this year.
654122
I did purchase the pad but the feet are pretty big and would not damage the pool liner. I just wanted the added protection. We have six active children and all their friends the ladder gets a lot of use.
1959717
My pool is in Florida, so I have no idea how the vinyl liner would hold up under a lot of freezing temperatures. I would check out vinyl lifespans under extreme temperatures. As for maintenance. I have no deck around the pool and believe maintenance is easier without a deck. I believe kneeling down to scoop leaves off the bottom or surface is more stressful than standing. I do not plan on a deck for my pool.
908427
I believe a mattress pad might be required. This is very thin and it does do the job of protection, but so far as any padding, you'd need that extra.
1287726
Yes you still need a liner, it's not plastic like a liner it's Moore waterproof cloth! I have a clear liner with mine! I love it!
293730
Get the 21' pad. You want the pad to sit nicely on the bottom of the pool. 24' will go up the Sid of the pool and will cause the wall to have a slight bump.
1068954
Built-in... No additional pad is needed. Still needs to be located on a appropriate gravel or concrete foundation.
842618
There is no cover that comes with pad, but I do not believe it needs one. We found this to be a very great item and am very pleased with it.
1344980
No pad necessary. the only thing to be careful of when stacking boards is that the nose of the top one is not pressing into the board below it. make sure the boards are deck-side down, fins up.
483803
I purchased one. I only used it once last year but worked well and look forward to using it more this summer. You want to make sure inside is free from dust/dirt before putting pad inside. Just keep sealed even when not using and pad is clean also. I like mine
1487363
Yes, there is some sort of rubber-ish material on the bottom on this product. This said, it wouldn't hurt to put it on a carpet pad or something of that nature and then simply cut around it.
1940685
Pad is optional. I did not use one. But it will prevent a hole rubbing into your liner if ladder is not secured properly.
1441827
I don't remember getting any pads, but have a plastic cover over the pool table, and there has been no damage over the past 3-4 yrs since we've used the ping pong table top
1660464
Not at all. I do have a standard mattress pad on it though. Nothing special just to protect the mattress. Very comfortable.
654121
I bought a pad for mine when I bought the stairs. Small price to pay to insure it won't wear out your liner from constant use.
1426149
No it does not come with a removable pad. i put a sheet or towel down to cushion the bottom
761963
Do not use it without the liner! It is not meant to be used that way, and frankly, it already performs very well. Use it as intended, for client safety if for nothing else.