Pad for Intex Pool

by Mike
(Louisiana)

I just finished leveling the ground for the 16ft Intex above ground pool I am installing. I used a sod cutter, removed all old roots/sticks, and put about a yard of filled sand and spread it out.

I wanted to put some type of liner, more than just a tarp, under the pool. I have read where plain ole foam board taped together would work? Is there a foam liner that is sold to fit?

If I do make the liner myself, how would I cut the foam board to fit around the support post, or, do I make sure the foam stays under the liner.

On the cove base, I saw these while browsing about the foam board, is the cove base necessary? And, does it go on the outside or inside of the pool?

Thanks!!



Hi Mike. This is what I would use.


21 Round Happy Bottom Pool Floor Padding


Anything thicker than this is going to be hard to work with. An Intex pool is different than a steel wall pool and thicker foam could cause you problems. Using a thinner pad will give you a little soft cushion for the feet but avoid the headaches of using thick foam.

As for the cove, Soft Side Pools do not need it. That is just for steel wall pools and it goes inside the wall.