Curious...is peat moss ever used instead of sand?

[borjis]

Growing up we always had above ground pools.

We had a 2 feet deep fairly small one first, then later
got a 4 foot deep round.

I remember it well, the box label said: "Muskin Quick Swim"
It came with a very small cartridge filter and basic test kit.

The outside walls were painted a yellow color and the
instructions called for leveling dirt then using peat moss
to pad the floor and provide a cove in the corners.

Does anyone use peat moss anymore for that?
Seems like sand is the choice nowadays.

 

[jblizzle]

Wouldn't peat moss start to decompose under the liner and smell? Same reason you should not use old carpet under the liner.

 

[borjis]

That makes sense. But i Don't recall that being a problem.
I do remember the very cushy / comfy feel of walking on it
after it was fully filled and running (the pool)

We did take it down and replace the peat every year.