Step pad for wedding steps

[numberonenole]

Is this necessary? A good thing to do? Will it interfere with automatic cleaners? I figure if I need it I'll buy it when I buy the pool.
Y'all are great! Thanks in advance for any advice!

 

[MikeInTN]

Yep, a pad is a good idea for any drop-in steps that rest on the bottom. If you cut or position it to where you don't have a lot of overlap sticking out, then it shouldn't interfere with your automatic cleaner..well, a suction side cleaner, anyway. I can only speak of that, because that's what I have.

 

[Poolidiot]

I would say YES for a pad for wedding cake steps, and my brother would agree with me NOW (he didnt last year when he bought his steps :blah: ). He is now in the process of buying a new liner because of this.

 

[Casey]

I have had my steps for five years, 3 years on old liner, 2 full years on this liner about to embark on the third year <will be 6 years in total> and the only problem I've had was the print wearing off the liner <little on the newer liner>, no holes yet. My kids also play on the steps too.

Just figured I'd give you my individual mileage. :-D

 

[numberonenole]

Thanks! I'm going to order one since I am getting the 20 mil liner.

 

[JoshU]

A step mat is very important. I wouldn't really call it an option. Every ag pool should have one.

They also make mats for a-frame ladders.

 

[cubbybeave08]

Some steps have nicely rounded bottoms and may not cause problems...but I got one with mine, and other then once or twice a week hand vacuuming under it and behind it...It caused me no problems, and I don't worry about my liner getting rubbed thin or ladder poking a hole in it...PEACE OF MIND...that is what it gives you most of all...

 

[XtremelyTropical]

I think it would be a wise decision. Probably save the liner later to.