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Below, we’ll dive into the more essential options and equipment you will be picking during this process, from your pool wall and liner, to all the equipment you’ll need to operate your pool cleanly and efficiently!

Unfamiliar with the “inground pool kit” concept? If your answer is yes, don’t worry; we’re here to help! We recommend setting aside time to watch what goes into building a pool kit. Don’t have time now? Bookmark this page and come back when you can! This video answers questions like “Can I build an entire DIY pool kit myself, or should I hire out some parts of this project, like excavation?” or “What size pump is right for my pool?”

As always, feel free to call Monday through Friday from 9AM – 6PM EST. Our team is trained to help you learn more about our inground pool kits, and are available to walk you through the entire quote process.

42″ or 48″ Steel Walls

Steel wall inground pool kits have two different wall height options, 42″ or 48″ for those wanting a little bit more depth in the shallow end of their pool. Steel walls are popular because of the countless bench, step, and tanning ledge options available only to steel wall pools.

As a base material, steel walls are stronger than polymer, however, with that strength comes weight. Steel is much heavier, which leads to the panels being more cumbersome to move around when building your kit.

Steel Wall Pool

What is G-235? This is the “galvanization” each steel wall panel receives. G-235 is the strongest galvanization process in the swimming pool industry and is also the highest-rated galvanization treatment steel can receive.

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42″ Polymer Walls

Polymer wall inground pool kits are made from structural thermoplastic and come in a 42″ wall height. Each panel has been designed to provide uniform rigidity, flatness, and strength.

As a base material, polymer panels are lighter weight than steel and easier to handle when working alone.

Polymer Pool Walls

Polymer panels does not require galvanization, and offer superior corrosion resistance over time. Remember, polymer panels can never rust, rot or corrode. Our panels are made by Hydra Pools and have been going into backyards for over 30 years.

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Click here for a further comparison between steel walls & polymer walls

Pool Wall Braces

Your pool braces secure the foundation of your pool. The standard brace option is sufficient for the majority of pool builds, however we do offer addition upgrades depending on what you may need for your pool.

Steel Turnbuckle Foldover Brace

This brace is standard on all steel inground pool kits.

The lower section of this brace is bolted to the bottom of your steel wall panel, then folded up toward the top of the wall. In the fold, a steel stake is driven through a pre-cut slot, and into the ground. Once driven into the ground, the stake is bolted to the foldover brace and locked in place. This entire lower section will be encased in a concrete collar around the entire pool.

The upper section of the foldover brace is attached to a turnbuckle that will be loosened or tightened to plumb the face of your wall. One end of the turnbuckle is bolted to the foldover brace, the other end is bolted to the top of the wall.


Turnbuckle Brace w/ Foundation Stabilizer

This brace replaces the foldover design with a two-piece brace and turnbuckle.

The lower section of this brace also includes a foundation stabilizer that gives your concrete collar more surface area to “bite” onto. This is a great choice if you are looking for increased structural integrity for your pool.


Deck Support Braces

Deck support braces are an addition to the turnbuckle foldover brace.

You should consider adding this to their pool primarily if you do no not plan on backfilling with gravel, and will also support your deck if you are laying brick or pavers instead of pouring concrete. Installing this brace is very easy, it simply bolts to the bottom of the panel next to your foldover brace, then is folded over and bolted to the top of the wall. This creates an “X” shaped bracing.


Polymer Deck Support Brace

Polymer pools only have one brace option, the polymer deck support brace.

This brace includes the best of all the steel brace options, all in one! The top and bottom of the brace are bolted respectively to the wall, a polymer stake is driven into the ground and bolted in place. These braces also includes an attachment for sono tubes, if you plan to install those.

Swimming Pool Kit Brace

Pool Coping

Our pool coping is made from a high grade extruded aluminum, coated with a white or gray textured non-slip paint. This bolts to the top of your pool panel, and will be the “fascia” of your patio edge leading into the pool. The coping will also house your vinyl liner track.

Bullnose Profile

Bullnose Profile

The rounded bullnose profile is great for that classic inground pool look. Bullnose coping is designed to have concrete poured flush with the top of the coping face.

Bullnose Profile w/ HD Electric Breaking Seawall
Flat Profile

Flat Profile

Also called the “Flat Flex” profile, this flat face coping give you the modern look of a square edge, but the same ease of installation as bullnose coping. This profile is great for freeform pools, as it can easily be bent to different radii out in the field.

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Flat Profile w/ Cambridge Aquarius
Cantilever Profile

Cantilever Profile

Cantilever coping is only a liner track that bolts to the top of your panel. With this option, you can choose to either lay pavers, brick, or stone to up to the edge of your pool.

We also offer cantilever foam forms for a concrete edge.

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Cantilever Profile w/ Dark Blue Diamond

Pool Liners

Every inground pool kit from Pool Warehouse includes a choice between 2 to 3 Hydra Pool liners for free, but there are well over 40 liners to choose from!

20mil Cambridge Aquarius
Shimmering Butterfly Effect Pool Liner
28mil Shimmering Butterfly

Click here to see larger images of each available liner

Next to each liner pattern, you’ll notice there is a “mil,” this is the thickness of the liner. The most common question we get asked is “What is the difference between mils?” The “mil” is a measurement used to determine the thickness of the liner, and Pool Warehouse offers liners from 20mil up to the “Pet Friendly” 36mil.

A common misconception is that a higher mil is “better” or will last longer, however, that just isn’t the case. We recommend to choose a higher mil if you allow any pets to get in the pool. Otherwise, pick whichever pattern you like the most or whatever is within your budget.

Remember, ALL liner choices include a 20-Year warranty!


Pool Steps

The entry point to your pool is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your pool design! From simple polymer steps to elaborate liner over steel steps, you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for when it comes to stepping down into your pool.

Polymer Steps

You are probably familiar with a polymer step! If you’ve ever swam in a vinyl liner pool, you likely walked down a white step with a stainless steel handrail. Pool Warehouse has several polymer steps to choose from, and one is included for free with any inground pool kit. From corner steps, to twin-seat steps, white or gray, these steps will look great on any pool.

3 Tread Corner Step – White
4 Tread Twin Seat Step – White

Liner Over Steel Steps

Only available on steel wall pools, liner over steel steps are

5’8″ Tanning Ledge w/ Steps
4 Tread Full Length Step
3 Tread Radius Step
Custom Full Length Step with Benches

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