I ordered a 16' x 48" Coleman Pool at Walmart. I'm really excited but I'm concerned about installing the pool over cement. Cements not really the most comfortable when you're walking around barefoot. I get that the pool comes with a tarp and the pool liner help a bit but I'm sure it's not much. I've done some research and a lot of people recommend buying foam boards to give you a nice, smooth cushion to walk on. You just have to tape the boards together really well or else the pool will shift. I was wondering though, has anyone or would anyone recommend using interlocking foam mats instead? I understand this method is more expensive but I feel like the mats are designed to be on the ground in the first place. They lock in place so no tape would be needed and it would be a lot easier to store the mats than 4 feet by 8 feet boards. What do you guys think?
Question about installing a Coleman Pool on cement
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Welcome to TFP!!!Sounds like a good idea to me ... I know I picked some up from Costco that seemed reasonably priced
For my first year I put a 12 foot x 36" pool on a concrete slab. I used a piece of carpet padding (that light green stuff with blue and red foam bits in it) under it, trimming it to the shape. It worked fine. The squares will work also. You may see the pattern of the squares through the liner, but no biggee.
You may want to use duct tape to prevent the pool bottom from picking up the seams in the mat.
I do not recommend duct tape which is not waterproof. Better to use tape like used on house weather wrap, like Tyvek.
I have a 16' Intex and bought interlocking mats from Harbor Freight to put under the liner. I have had the pool up for a year and they have really worked out great. I would definitely recommend them!
That looks clean. The more I think about it, I'm probably going with the foam boards over the foam mats. It'll be less expensive and I'm sure I can figure out a way to store the foam boards during the offseason. I do have a question though. Do you also tape the boards together on the bottom as well or just tape them from the top?
Nice. What thickness would you recommend? 1/2 inch? 3/4 inch? 1 inch?
Only on top, but 3 times, one in the center and one each at the sides...
2 inch, but I think is a little overkill... ?
It was what was available at my local HD
Plan according to the thickness of the boards that you should place at the base of the pool legs...
I read in other threads that the pool support legs can rest on the foam boards. Is this how have yours done? If not, what would you recommend the support legs to rest on?
Yes, but the foam receded a little all around, so not really a problem but I wish I will put some support on the legs.. If a have to do it again
If I have to do it again I will cut the foam were the legs stand and place a strong wood board or metal plate the same thickness than the foam is