Sealing the Skimmer

[dbryda]

Hello,
I am closing my pool in a few weeks and was looking for some feedback on how to better seal this, as the polymeric sand erroded a bit with kids splashing. Would an elastomeric caulk work (ie. SikaFlex)? Thank you

 

[JimMarshall]

Hello,
I am closing my pool in a few weeks and was looking for some feedback on how to better seal this, as the polymeric sand erroded a bit with kids splashing. Would an elastomeric caulk work (ie. SikaFlex)? Thank you

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Was that professionally installed?

if it was me I would chip some more out and just pour that square with concrete. You can get dye/powder to stain the concrete to the color of the decking.

 

[tkrotchko]

I've never used sikaflex, but it appears very interesting for many uses, and might work here.

The website (Sikaflex Self-Leveling Sealant | SIKA) says the maximum gap is 2". It will, however, not match the color of your pavers based on the video on their site.

I don't see a downside to trying it, other than the fact that it might look funny.

 

[dbryda]

It was professionally installed actually, back in early 2000. I think they make a colored sikaflex that would be like a beige so it may not be bad. Would concrete be too tight in joint?

 

[PoolguyinCT]

You don’t seal the skimmer, it is meant to weep. That’s why the pool doesn’t overflow and also keeps water from seeping behind the liner.

 

[JimMarshall]

It was professionally installed actually, back in early 2000. I think they make a colored sikaflex that would be like a beige so it may not be bad. Would concrete be too tight in joint?

I would use some kind of cement, grout, etc in that area if it was me. That is a big area for the sikaflex but it might work.