New pool location - what to use under pool

[kne]

Last year we set up our pool, eyeballing a section of our yard and deciding it was level. It wasn't. (This was before I found TFP.) Even though it was a few inches off level we went with it, although I was super paranoid all summer long that the side would give. Knowing we would be moving it for this season we drained and packed it away before winter. This year I have a little tractor to help dig down about 4-6 inches to level out the ground in the new area, pulling out all the roots and rocks that are buried there. I was thinking about building a 20'x20' pad of pavers to put the pool on. My boyfriend thinks those would be too rough on the bottom of the pool. I remember seeing someone last year that had done that but I can't find the thread. Any suggestions about what to place the pool on? is directly on dirt the ideal choice? That just seems so muddy to me.

 

[Mickelin]

Sand, about 2-3 inches. Check out these videos:

Installing a Intex Ultra-Frame Rectangle Pool PROFESSIONALLY - YouTube
Installing an Intex Round Metal Frame Pool PROFESSIONALLY - YouTube

The rest of the video series are also quite helpful to get the most out of an Intex pool, albeit Chad can be a bit tedious in too large doses.

 

[Texas Splash]

Some folks have also used Gorilla Pads, and I also believe some type of insulation panels. They were good for both weed/rock control and comfort.

 

[Blacklisted]

I used DG as a base and it's been great so far, look at my install in my signature. Good luck and take the time to do it correctly the first time.

 

[titleistseemore]

click on the link in my signature, I used the foam sheets and really like them, wished I would have done this with my previous pools. using the foam and the pavers would be good in my opinion.