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Asked by: Gurdeep Stiglbrunner
sports snooker and pool and billiardsShould I put sand under my above ground pool?
Just so, why do you put sand under a pool?
The sand acts as a barrier between the ground and the liner and helps to protect the liner from any rocks, roots or other hard objects. It also provides cushioning for the floor of the pool, making it more comfortable underfoot.
Thereof, should I put sand under my Coleman pool?
The ground should be dug level on virgin soil always. The sand is simply a buffer from the pool liner to the ground. The sand should be inside the pool track, never under the track. If the track of the pool is set on sand, it will wash out and the pool will settle or sink, reducing the longevity of your pool.
Installing an above-ground pool on a natural grass lawn is not a good idea, particularly if you plan on taking down the pool for part of the year. Since natural grass does get muddy and can be quite slippery when wet, there are also issues around safety and, of course, tracking mud and wet grass into the house.