Question - Mats under pool and pavers under legs

[kne]

I know I have another thread going with the progress of the pool, not sure if questions get lost in that though...the mods can tell me if multiple threads are a no-no

Anyways, I saw suggestions about using the Harbor Freight Anti-Fatigue mats under the pool and went out and bought a bunch of them, but searching I can't find anything about if I should tape them together.

Also I have the Ultra-frame round pool, last time just had the legs on the ground, but I have bought the 12"x12" pavers to put under the legs. Are these good/necessary? And do I cut away the mat from where the legs go, or can it be ground ->mat -> pavers.

Maybe I am over thinking this?

 

[kne]

Anyone? Anyone?

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[philc]

Yes the pavers are necessary, otherwise the legs tend to sink in the ground. Several of mine were 3" below grade by the end of last season. I would cut out the mats where the pavers go, in an attempt to keep the top of the pavers and mats at nearly the same level. Yes, I would tape the mats together.

 

[gwegan]

Yes Tape the mats together

 

[Miniman]

How did things work out for you?
I have the exact same set up and wondering how the mats worked for you?

 

[chayne]

i plan on taping mine together with Gorilla Tape.

 

[chayne]

Well I did put the mats under my pool. They turned out great. Still had lots of cushion while walking in the pool. I was actually shocked. I was not expecting that much cushion with all that water on top. I think I needed up buying 16 packages of 4. I cut around where my pavers are located. Then after pool was up and filled I went around and trimmed the over hang off.