AGP Base Material

by Bill
(Cape May Court House ,NJ)

Hi, I have been reading about people using Styrofoam as a base for an above ground pool. There are so many types, I’m not sure which one to use

I already purchased the foam cove base which looks like polypropylene foam which cost a arm and a leg in 4x8 sheets 1 inch thick.

Is there a special type that I can use? Seems like I can press in on the ones sold at Home Depots and it will leave an indentation.

thanks
Bill



Hi Bill. Any of the 4 x 8 sheets of foam make a nice base, it does not have to be the most expensive. The weight of the water compresses the foam so the indentations are very minimal. The base actually says smoother than the results you would obtain with sand or other types of pool pads.

Below are links to other pages written on the subject of foam for a pool base.

Pool Cove and Foam Pads

Gorilla Pad, Happy Bottom and Foam

Foam Under Vinyl Liner

Styrofoam For Above Ground Pool

The Best Above Ground Pool Base

Base For Above Ground Pool

Foam Pool Base

Pool Floor Pads

Pool Underlay