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Ok, here we go I finally started about a month ago. pic 1- hole 20 x 14 x 4 -- with the intention for the pool to be 18X12X ~42 inches to the water line --- it is a grecian shaped pool pic 2- Concrete floor poured 6 inch thick + rebar sticking out every 2 feet + mesh and rebar on the floor pic...

Hi dw9000, I know your post is old, but hopefully you remember how thick is the bottom of your pool. Mine will be about 10ft x 16ft X 4ft deep. and I heard that a mix of 1 portland and 4 sand at 4 inch should be enough....I thinking I would err to do 6 inches, but then I don't want to waste...

ahhH!!!...yes, every time I looked they came out as a kit....will check again. Thanks. Any recommendations? I will be fine with outside stairs. I have seen some step-stairs that you put in the pool with small cushions to avoid damaging the liner....not the prettiest, but it does the job...

To what kind of panels are you referring? --- as in a pool kit panels? do they sell them separated from the kit?

Very interesting perspective on the septic tank. Thank you. I have seen a few descriptions around TFP done the way I described (I know that does not mean they are done properly). To check a bit more my understanding: I thought vermiculate was better for a liner pool? (porous, so no hydrostatic...

Hi @jimmythegreek I've seen a lot of your posts giving sound advise around TFP. Could you take a look at my plan and share your thoughts. Much appreciated.

Thanks, you mean for the footer? I can get it here too, but getting it from the street to the pool area will be hard.... getting a concrete pump will be too expensive.

...with a lot of work ahead... :) Hello everyone, Based on multiple readings and re-readings of posts/stories and experiences, this is my plan for the pool. Any feedback, comments and advice is very welcome. This is my first (and probably only) pool. - I plan for cinder block walls, liner and...

Thanks, I think I am going with the liner. I was looking at your pool pics again. I don't see any mention regarding hydro-static pressure. have you emptied your pool?. You mentioned that you filled it up with pond water, is the pond at the same level of the pool? while my pool is a lot smaller...

Hi Duraeigh, saw you pool build pics -- as everyone else said amazing! -- where did you buy your liner? and given that sometime has passed, have you had to replace them yet? Thanks.

Thanks Jimmy, I have not found definite information on the type of plaster to use... when I look, I find conflicting views and always saying that plaster should be applied professionally. Is plaster something I can apply myself? do you have a (reliable) link where I can educate myself and where...

Hi @rstephenson, how is your pool project going? I am about to start the same kind of pool (13 (or 16) X 9 X 4 ) at the end of the summer. I plan to contract the digging and hauling of the extra dirt. Do you have some pictures? I really would love to see them. What did you do to the walls...