Foam bottom and Cove

[CliffTex]

Hi All,

I am considering using 2 layers of 3/4" pink foam instead of sand along with Gladon cove around the bottom. If anyone has done an installation like this, did you cut the bottom layers of foam at a 45 degree angle where it meets the cove so there would'nt be a crease all the way around the perimeter? Any suggestions?

I have a 16x26 Cornelius.

[Getgo]

I just finished my installation. One inch of sand. One inch thick pink rigid foam. Happy Bottom pad. Gladdon cove. Foam pad on wall perimeter.

In that order.

I'm not sure about the 45 degree angle your referring to. All my joints were butted together.

I must say that we are really pleased with this installation. Its very comfortable anywhere you touch, and very durable and strong. Absolutely no dents, dings, seperations. The bottom feels so good! Well worth the money.

From the Getgo
18' x 34'

[matt4x4]

Welcome clifftex.
I believe you're thinking of placing the cove under the foam, you would actually install the foam first - I would think one layer is plenty as long as your sub grade is smooth, you would tape all the joints of the rigid and then install the cove ON TOP of the foam so you have a 45 degree angle (transition) to the wall.

[CliffTex]

Welcome clifftex.
I believe you're thinking of placing the cove under the foam, you would actually install the foam first - I would think one layer is plenty as long as your sub grade is smooth, you would tape all the joints of the rigid and then install the cove ON TOP of the foam so you have a 45 degree angle (transition) to the wall.

Gotcha,

My sub grade is decomposed granite which is fairly smooth with small pebbles tamped flush. Do you think that the "Original" Gladon cove which clips into to bottom track will be OK to use on top of the foam? The pool store was telling me that the bottom of the cove needed to be flush with the bottom of the rail.

Thanks for your help,
Cliff

[hrsdennis]

Hi Cliff, this can be done either way. The cove with the sticky back is ideal for installing on top of the foam. If you have the type that snaps into the bottom rail you should do the cove and then miter the foam cut. Duct tape will help to blend the transition.

It works well either way. Best of luck, Dennis

[CliffTex]

Dennis,

Do you think that the single 3/4" layer on top of the granite is good or should I double up? Here in Central Texas you cannot find the thicker foam.

Cliff

[Getgo]

Hi Cliff, this can be done either way. The cove with the sticky back is ideal for installing on top of the foam. If you have the type that snaps into the bottom rail you should do the cove and then miter the foam cut. Duct tape will help to blend the transition.

It works well either way. Best of luck, Dennis

I would only recommend the cove on top of the foam option. With the other method its possible the two would seperate and produce a gap.

I would not use less than 1 inch foam. The compressive strength (25psi) is greatly reduced in the 3/4 inch thickness...

From the Getgo