Bath mat to protect liner under ladder?

I was just reading another thread where a liner failed from ladder wear. What do you do to protect your liner? What about using one of bath mats with suckers?

Thanks again
jennifer

I have an IG pool and my ladder has two rubbery bumpers plugged into the ends where it contacts the liner/wall. They're original, so over 15 years old, so I probably need to look into replacing them, but so far so good.

A kitchen sink protector with the suction cups was what I was originally going to do - a little firmer than a bathmat. What I ended up doing was a pair of cheap thick-soled flip flops. I stuck the ladder foot into the flip-flop as far as the little strap that goes between the toes and then used zip ties to pull the side straps tightly around the ladder foot. I can take a pic if you want. Works great so far and gives a thicker padding than a bath/sink mat.

Amy

I went to Home Depot and a got a piece of 40mil gray vinyl, made for plumbers to put under shower stalls. It's thick, tough, and super-smooth so it doesn't abrade. I put it under my drop-in steps to protect the liner.

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Originally Posted by amyinraleigh

A kitchen sink protector with the suction cups was what I was originally going to do - a little firmer than a bathmat. What I ended up doing was a pair of cheap thick-soled flip flops. I stuck the ladder foot into the flip-flop as far as the little strap that goes between the toes and then used zip ties to pull the side straps tightly around the ladder foot. I can take a pic if you want. Works great so far and gives a thicker padding than a bath/sink mat.

Amy

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How cool is that? Flip-flops for your ladder!! :cool:

My ladder needed protection all around so used 3 bath mats...One in the front and two on the sides. Working wonderful so far. :)

Thanks for all the great ideas I wonder if I should take the ladder in ask a sales person to measure it for flip flops.

jennifer

There actually is a vinyl mat that is sold in pool stores for this purpose. I bought one a couple years ago from a local pool store. I think it was about 10 dollars.

Brian

I had problems with the bath mat under my ladder getting slimy very quickly. Don't know if it was algae or deterioration of the mat. Anyway, I just bought a mat made for the ladder at NAMCO. We'll see how well it works.

I haven't had a problem with slime or algae with the bath mats. Staying on top of my water with what I've learned from this forum has given me the clearest water possible! :) And the mats were $2.99 a piece!

Thanks for the ideas. I'm tired of fighting with the "ladder pad" that I bought with the ladder because it never stays under the ladder. It always ends up somewhere else in the pool and I was concerned about the liner near the steps.

Instead of a bath mat I was thinking of possibly using one of the outdoor brush mats as such

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c...c_1902_8522120
I think something like this would be heavy enough to stay in place.

Then again even a water noodle zip tied in place somehow would be perfect. They are cheap enough to experiment with :D

OK, I understand this solution likely has a very limited appeal but I thought I'd post a pic anyway. :p It's worked very well for us, was cheap, goes "with" the ladder in case the ladder is put into the pool in different spots, doesn't slime up because the flip-flops have a chance to dry out if/when to ladder is removed from the pool (we take ours out overnight). Very classy indeed......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...s/DSC03058.jpg

Wow!!!!!!! After 12 years, our ladder has stood the test of time, nothing under it! I have to admit there are ladder marks in the liner! Just an indenton where it goes, but it isn't a big deal!

Amy,

Personally I think the Flip Flop is the perfect thing to put on the "Foot" of the Ladder !! :D
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She's a perfect size 6......:p