Absolutely great idea👍

These comments are too harsh lol. This was informative. Thanks for the vid! I appreciate you putting the cost out there. $80 ish at time of making vid for mats.. vs $350-400 for sand.

I'm putting in a pool this year and I plan to go this route

I did this 3 years ago, looks and works great

@HowerDo

27 күн бұрын

What did you put under it, just straight grass? Dirt? Sand? Chat?

@rafterh2181

27 күн бұрын

@@HowerDo sand inside landscape timber border

I leveled the ground and used 3 inch foamboards that I cut in an octagonal shape for my round pool. I used two ratchet straps and placed them on opposite sides for even tension and I got a completely flat surface without joints that can be seen through the bottom of the pool. The ground temperature does not lower the heat in the pool + it's really nice and soft to walk on when you're in the pool.

@user-fy5by5xp7n

8 күн бұрын

Need more info on what they're called, price and where to get them.

@SolarProjectsSweden

8 күн бұрын

@@user-fy5by5xp7n Cellular plastic - Expanded polystyrene (EPS) with the size 47x23,5x3 inch. The price in Sweden is 6$ a piece and i used 24 to cover the bottom of my 13' round pool. You'll find them in every hardware store all over the globe.

@SolarProjectsSweden

8 күн бұрын

@@user-fy5by5xp7n Cellular plastic - Expanded polystyrene (EPS) with the size 47x23,5x3 inch. The price in Sweden is 6 USD each and I used 24 of them under my 13' feet pool. You can find them in every hardware store around the globe.

We are leveling are ground now for are pool and I have sand that we have are using to help fill but we got the wrestling mats or gym mats whatever you want to call them but if you read the fine print if you place your pool directly on sand it will avoid out your warranty if you have one

Interesting idea

Why didn't you put the camera on whayou was talking about ??

@HowerDo

27 күн бұрын

Figured looking at big, black, rubber mats would be even less interesting than my face. Maybe try clicking the product link and staring at that while you listen, let me know how it goes. Always a solution when you really put your mind to it!

Thank you!

Thanks for the information. But I'd like to have seen more about the pads. Your thumbnail was great and it got me, but video execution was a little off.

@HowerDo

3 ай бұрын

what questions can I answer or what can I show you otherwise?

@HowerDo

3 ай бұрын

Pool is actually down now so it would be a lot easier to highlight the pads and issues I'm seeing as well, not a bad callout and the perfect time for an update all things considered.

@user-fy5by5xp7n

8 күн бұрын

​​@@HowerDo not all of us have a clue what a cattle pad is. That's why you should have shown them

Reading through the comments i see you had some issues with staining. I'm considering doing this as well. What would you recommend in lieu of the tarp included with the pool? I bought the 12x24 and am waiting for it too be delivered to see how big the footprint actually is compared to the listed dimensions. Would putting pavers under the mats where the legs land help with the indentation? I use them in my gym and they are pretty resilient for bouncing back into normal shape. I had my power rack on them for years and you can't even tell where it was after I moved it. Obviously the pool is much heavier but they are amazing.

@HowerDo

2 ай бұрын

Hey Mike - I’m going to get an appropriately sized “pool pad” to help with staining but the tarp and had worked fine. The pool pad should be a little softer and will keep the pool liner from settling into the cracks between the pads. The only the spot where it stained is where the tarp got pulled back during setup that stained. I didn’t use pavers because I was concerned the edges might be problematic and the pool would be under stress from the increased height. May try something though because the indented areas are clearly under more stress. Probably add another video soon about this years setup as I’m also shifting to a saltwater based setup.

How’s the sinkage/indentation for the legs with the mats? I want to do this instead of using pavers or something and curious how it does under the pressure of the feet

@HowerDo

11 ай бұрын

It's not too bad, but it's there and I think the compression will likely leave indents in the long because all the weight is there. The alternative is to try and the cut the mats to sit inside the frame or to cut on the section and drop a stone there. I had to cut one for the final row and it wasn't fun - any sort of high speed device melted the rubber and proved ineffective so I ended up scoring with a box knife over and over. I figure the worst case scenario is that I have small indentions. any cutting would prevent possible re-use in other applications later as well. so far I'm really glad I went for it.

@Jeaky

11 ай бұрын

@@HowerDo but not enough to be an issue with level? Or any fear if it puncturing? My options are either put a paver under each leg, or just lay these out under the entire thing and put the legs directly on it. And I’d prefer to do that lol seems way easier

@HowerDo

11 ай бұрын

@@Jeaky Mine are directly on it and as long as your area is leveled out the weight should distribute fine and the legs will sink evenly. At least that's how it's been for mine so far. Not at all concerned about puncturing either - it's one reason I picked these. They are made for farm environments, heavy animals, hoof traffic, etc. I had one fold in half trying to move it, tore it in the middle due to the sharp angle, but the material is made to take a beating and endure. for moving, I used two Gator Lifts and a furniture dolly - just go careful and it was super easy to move them from the drive to the backyard into place. Here's the lifts I used: www.amazon.com/dp/B0736P3SS7/ref=sspa_dk_detail_6?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0736P3SS7&pd_rd_w=s42rs&content-id=amzn1.sym.f734d1a2-0bf9-4a26-ad34-2e1b969a5a75&pf_rd_p=f734d1a2-0bf9-4a26-ad34-2e1b969a5a75&pf_rd_r=DRH0CAC24BXQPG7RRHV4&pd_rd_wg=0M6xy&pd_rd_r=bc9f5cad-5d16-4f6f-82f3-37849339bfe7&s=hi&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw)

You wouldn’t needed the cattle padding if you would’ve put up like a metal sided doughboy type pool. Then you could’ve padded in the inside of your pool walls and it would’ve kept your pool warmer. The only way you can do it on this type of pool is to pad the outside of it with like bubble wrap or some sort and it looks not so good. I live in Central Michigan so having a metal pool is the best option as it’s morepermanent you around. I had a doughboy for years and years and then about eight years ago we let it go with my husband was terminal. Now I’m looking for and thinking about another metal framed, doughboy type cool but oval instead of round that I can pad and heat so I have longer than three months for swimming Because summers are pretty short in Michigan! Although I have to say we’re only into the second week of June and we’ve already hit 90s so the weather sure is changing and we’re not having as many below zero temperatures in the winter time as we did 30 years ago or the 8 foot high Snow drifts that we had 50 years ago! Michigan winters are becoming warmer, especially the further south you go in the state. I don’t like the idea of having to drain my pool mostly down so far wasting a lot of water for winter or having to take the pool down and put it away! ❤ great video lots of good ideas I think all y’all for your KZread videos whether it’s fixing your lawnmower or landscaping or putting in a pool they’re all very very helpful😊

Nice job. How did you avoid shifting the sand as placed the pads down?

@HowerDo

Ай бұрын

I didn't put any sand underneath - it's chat so it sits better, but I need a bit more to create a better layer and level things out.

@miriamwilliams4638

Ай бұрын

@@HowerDo Okay. Thanks.

Lol and lol, is that video not related to to the video title can’t stop laughing

Hi! It appears you put a pad on top of the mats, How has this worked? I did this without the pad on top of the mats, and oh man, it has stained my liner SO bad on the inside it looks horrible! Did you have any staining with the cover?!

@HowerDo

9 ай бұрын

I used the tarp that came with the pool but i ended up cutting out the extra material because it was driving me nuts. I wouldn't have though the pads would stain the INSIDE of the liner, however! I do have some browning on one end, but I think that's the tarp just not drying out, maybe rotting under the liner. Would be really interesting to see a photo of what you're dealing with, but no, I don't have any issues so far.

@tinabonham7074

9 ай бұрын

I can't add a picture for some reason.... I tossed out the pool, but I do have some pics of it... I’m just trying to figure out how to add them!

@HowerDo

9 ай бұрын

@@tinabonham7074 so I have this dark area on one edge of my pool and after this exchange I'm thinking maybe this is where my tarp didn't get spread out and it's being stained by the pads! So maybe I just got lucky by throwing the tarp under there, but I will for sure be adding a proper pool pad next year as I don't like the tarp itself as an underliner. Crazy - good call out!

How thick were your mats?

@HowerDo

11 ай бұрын

These are 3/4” thick. Here’s the link: www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/4-ft-x-6-ft-x-3-4-in-thick-rubber-stall-mat-2219003?store=1217&cid=Shopping-Google-Local_Feed&Google&Shopping&Local_Feed&gbraid=0AAAAAD3fmFPzGxTityWRVIyWiYJL5H1I7&gclid=Cj0KCQjwn_OlBhDhARIsAG2y6zNwC1E2UKnZUkvQ628goW8o77ROW4BBJWGQTXnDP1jqSfL_DLJyG78aAhdrEALw_wcB

What kind of material did you use under the cattle pads?

@HowerDo

10 ай бұрын

Crusher run I think they call it. Same grade used to build up a base for our paver patio. Going to add more next year, get the pads level to the 4x4 frame (lower level), and improve drainage on the back end so water doesn't sit so much

Ppl aren’t nice. Thank you for the video.

@user-fy5by5xp7n

8 күн бұрын

Be nice

What is under the pads?

@HowerDo

2 күн бұрын

Very thin layer of chat on top of essentially clay packed earth. Very rocky and clay filled area.

Pool size?

@HowerDo

7 ай бұрын

This was a 15x15 round, on an 18x18 base. Debating going up to 18 next year as 15x15 felt a lot smaller than I expected once you throw three kids in the mix.

Isn't sand cheaper

@HowerDo

Ай бұрын

Loads, but I had to remove material to create a level ground space and have serious drainage issues. I’d be buying sand every year and destroying my yard just to get it in. Also, I don’t like the way sand feels.

Show the pool not your face

I literally can't see what the the hell you're talking about

@HowerDo

27 күн бұрын

Stall mats are big, black, rubber pads. What are you expecting them to look like? Yes, I talk more about the pros/cons and decision, but there's a thumbnail image of the setup on the video link, a link to the actual mats I purchased, a link to the video where I got the idea, and an updated video link in the description. Since I can't sleep, I thought I'd reshare here for you: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qax6krmYmJTRn5s.html Also working on a new setup this year and I'll share that - with plenty of visibility because that'll matter a lot more with the hard pipe and new deck box I'm adding for the hardware. You could also just... and hear me out on this... not engage just to be negative. I know.... I know.... it'll be hard. But I believe in you - you can do it!