Upgraded intex 12'

[dboshibby]

So I'm a lurker on this forum but thought I would share my build for any positive/negative critisism

I'll start with my first pool ever from last year. Put a lot of time and effort into this pool for me and my 4 yr old daughter and it worked out perfect.

One thing I never got around to doing was replacing the brick pavers that were sinking and pretty nasty looking

This year decided to go a bit bigger (actually biggest I can fit comfortablely in that spot) and replace brick pavers plus add a small platform deck next to the pool for some room to move around while entering/exiting the pool.
I still have some work to finish but I'm in the final stretch now.
Here's some pics!
It's a intex 12'x36" running a upgraded filter and a intex swg.

Digging

New flagstone

Set up.

Construction zone

Almost done. Still need to add mulch and finalize the flagstone but its swim ready now. (Deck platform off to the left by ladder its 5'x10')

My little one enjoying her bigger and better pool this year.

All comments welcome

 

[PoolGuy87]

Next year I bet you find a way to fit a 24' X 52" in that spot somehow!!!

 

[PSW]

Excellent upgrade! Well done!

 

[dboshibby]

Next year I bet you find a way to fit a 24' X 52" in that spot somehow!!!

I would love to get a bigger pool but this is about as big as I can go without tearing down the garage.....hmmm I don't really use the garage much lol

Excellent upgrade! Well done!

Thanks! A lot of work but it came out pretty good I think. Thanks for the compliment!

 

[George N]

All comments welcome

I think the look on her face says it all

 

[mpacheco72]

Your water looks perfect!

 

[techguy]

I see plenty of room.. Just slide it over to the right into that "high maintenance" grassy area and built your deck below the top edge of a nice 21 foot ABG pool... oh wait... that's what I did... LOL

Have fun. It's good to see the "thanks!" on the kids faces. Not much really beats an honest "That's awesome, Dad!" as they climb back into the pool.

 

[linen]

Very nice job! I can see you are a hero to your daughter!

What did you put your legs on?

I agree with techguy...that grass is just taking up valuable pool real estate. I started with the same pool you started with three seasons ago...now it is a 21' agp with a deep end...just a matter of time for you

 

[techguy]

Don't forgot, the deck doesn't need to be at the top edge of the wall. My main deck is three feet below the top edge of the pool and two steps above my concrete deck. This way the little ones can't get in without a ladder. My new "jump" deck is 1/2 inch below the back lower-edge of the coping and it's about 2 inches down from the top. I will be building a jump platform over the top to enable jumping without pushing on the resin top seats.

I highly suggest you enjoy what you have today and plan your next pool while contemplating about it in a pool floaty with cold beverages nearby.

 

[Samantha Sabrina]

That looks great, and I Love the flagstone!

Very nicely done and from the look on your little angel's face I'd say it was time and effort well spent.

She is precious BTW.

 

[Jamison04]

Looks awesome! Love the landscaping and the flagstone.
btw your ladder is backwards lol

 

[dboshibby]

Thanks for all the compliments!

Each leg is supported by a brick paver. Found a good use for a few that I dug up lol

That ladder confused me haha didn't know what that was but ill switch it around. Assuming that's so you can't swim through and get stuck!?

Also just went up to wallyworld and got a package of 2 underwater lights with a remote for 10 bucks and they light this thing up perfect!

 

[Jamison04]

Lots of people have said great things about those little light!
Yes the barrier on the ladder is to prevent someone from getting stuck under it.

 

[dboshibby]

So finally got the pool back up. For those that don't know the last pool split a seam causing a flood in my yard. Booo.
But new ones all set up and looks good to go.
Used carpet padding under this one and I love it. You can really tell the difference. Also finally added mulch around the pool and a few other places. It's looking pretty good.
Also added a pond by the deck with small waterfall using the left over flagstone as a border. I'll try to snap some pics later!

 

[Yukon Jack]

Your landscaping looks great as does the stone work. Very nice!

 

[dboshibby]

Your landscaping looks great as does the stone work. Very nice!

Thank you very much!

 

[bigdav160]

I used that exact pool for 4 years. It has since been retired. The year it will be replaced by a gunite pool.

The pump on that model is poor to fair. I upgrade mine to the 15ft model ($65) and it worked much better.

 

[dboshibby]

Yeah I upgraded the filter to a 2500gph and I'm running the intex swg also.

 

[dboshibby]

Here's some finalized pics!!