Swimming Pool Kit Base Floor Options

There are several different swimming Pool Kit Base Floor Options. The purpose of the swimming pool base is to provide a smooth surface for the swimming pool liner. A smooth surface is less abrasive on the pool liner and makes it easier to keep the swimming pool clean. There are four choices to use for the pool base.

• Sand is the most economical and works well in play pools that do not have a steep slope. The amount needed will vary by pool size. The sand should be mason’s quality and spread about 1″- 2″ thick. Note: A sand bottom pool will leave foot prints and impressions on the floor over time.
• The most common used pool base throughout the years has been a mixture of sand and portland cement. Portland cement is available from your local hardware store.
• The most economical pool base for most homeowners is the sand, portland and Vermiculite mixture. It is economical and provides a smooth soft surface. This is also a way for pools in high water table and hard freeze areas to minimize the amount of sand used in the base. Vermiculite can be purchased in 4 cubic foot (average weight 20lbs – 30lbs) that must be mixed with Portland cement or in 42lb bags that is already mixed with Portland cement. The vermiculite and portland cement mixture can be purchased in two forms. The pre-mix also known as pool-crete  and is simply mixed with water.
• The BEST option and what Pool Warehouse recommends is Pool Crete. This portland cement/vermiculite mixture can be purchased in 40lbs bags and is mixed with water using a paddle mixer or cement mixer. This is the simplest and most effective product for finishing your pool kits floor.

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Swimming Pool Kit Base Floor Options

Mixing and application information is provided in the Inground Swimming Pool Installation Manual.

The actual amount of material needed will vary depending on the dig and thickness of the swimming pool base used. This table can be used as a guide. It is based on a 2″ thick swimming pool base. The sand/portland mix is generally the best choice for most homeowners. The Portland/vermiculite or Pre-mix should be used for high water table areas and hard freeze areas.
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