Do you need to have a mat between the bottom of the pool and stairs?
618357
That depends if the installer of your pool really did put play sand as your foundation which is easy to impression but if it's compacted or just a really good subtrate then don't buy the mat . But I did and algae does tend to stay there longer under the mat which can multiple .
618358
Yes I would, the ladder moves in the water and can ripe your liner, and yes I put all the sand in.
618359
Did not us mat and we do have sand base under our pool; have had no problems. If you use the sand in the steps, they are quite heavy and sturdy; should not shift.
359425
There isn't any padding on the bottom liner. I would put it in the grass or use the foam alphabet tiles under the pool. That's what we used under it in our wood deck
1916467
We have these steps on our pool and we have a pad under them so they won't damage the liner. I also order the pad through Amazon and it works great.
2085560
The Mirra will clean the sides and the bottom of the pool. Not the surface unless the debris falls down. It will only climb 1 step really good 2 ok. But it is awesome! No hoses to mess with. just drop it in and let it go.
1363696
Yes. You may have to attach the railings to the deck, but that shouldn't be too big of a problem. I actually reversed my steps. The ladder is inside the pool and the steps are outside. We found it safer.
1809908
If you dug 12 inches down for the pool, making the inside lower than the outside, than you should dig down on the outside of the pool also. You can bury the first rung or so into the ground on the outside. This would also probably help to stabilize the ladder.
1084543
Yes. My pool is below ground level and it works fine, even around steps. Above ground pools are an issue because of the ladders.
1909926
it is free standing - i used a shower mat under the pool side steps to protect the pool. you will need to put sand into the pool side steps to keep it weighted down.i could not see how to attach to my pool & do not need to. we like the steps and would buy them again if i had to.
2169081
Yes, level out with sand. The sand also helps bottom of pool getting damage from twigs, rock, and what ever might be in grass. It will also help in getting creases out when filling up.
2118441
On our pool, we have a deck constructed around the pool so the stairs did not touch the bottom of the pool. The contractor placed some decking between the deck and the ladder so it does not touch the side of the pool. The handle portion is attached to the decking. We just had this done, it is in our second home, not a lot of use, and when used, by two adults. So far it has held up. I am a little concerned about the strength simply because the stairs do not touch the bottom of the pool.
847204
We did not get a pad for the ladder and so far (knock on wood) have had no problems. It might be a good suggestion to have one if you have people/kids in an out of the pool at a frequent rate. We don't, so I guess this is probably why we didn't bother with a pad. This is our second, and last, season with this particular pool as we are going for something with hard sides next year, but the liner is still in great shape, and we put the ladder in the same spot again this year.
142193
No, you do not have to secure this ladder to the pool. Ladder is heavy enough to stay put. I wish it had a flat piece across the top to step onto. My 5 yr old grandsons used it, an 8 & 10 year old also used it without any problems. Nice ladder.
479672
If you look at the picture showing the stairs you can see the inside stairs don't have spindles and the outside stairs do have spindles plus the outside comes with an additional step and sides that go over the pool ledge to fasten both sets together. The enclosure sells separately, unless it says otherwise.
2118438
My deck is flush with the top flat metal rim of the pool. So, these steps go in the pool, but attach to the top flat rim of the pool (not the deck). If the deck was higher and slightly over the rim of the pool, then I imagine they would need to be attached to the deck. So when climbing up the stairs from the pool, you would step off onto the deck. They give you a template for drilling the holes. In my case, I had to drill into the metal rim of the pool, and had to be careful not to get the metal shavings in the water.
969145
No. My pool has an average amount of dirt at the bottom. I use it daily. And I only clean it weekly. My only complaint is that the cord tools around on itself.
495989
You would need 128' to do the bottom of your pool. For best cost efficiency, I'd recommend buying a 100' roll for the outside, and two 75' rolls for the bottom. Cut each of the 75' rolls into 2 equal lengths, and you should be able to cover the bottom with no unecessary joints.
654121
I bought a pad for mine when I bought the stairs. Small price to pay to insure it won't wear out your liner from constant use.