Base for Above Ground Pool

by fran
(maryland)

I want to put a pad in the bottom of our pool this time to fight the super grass that keeps coming through our liner. Which one is better, happy bottom or gorilla pad?

Hi Fran, I prefer happy bottom over the gorilla pad. It lays smoother and is easier to work with. Be sure you have a very smooth base to work with before using the happy bottom. It is thin and when the weight of the water will compress it. If the base is uneven this will show through the happy bottom. Smooth compacted sand or concrete are the two best bases to work with.