I have a Sharkline AG pool "Coranado" model with the walk around and 3 section (aluminum) nylon carpeted deck. My ongoing problem is the carpeting on the deck breeds mildew and moss. It's bad, the pool is in FULL sun and after it rains and it is one of those humid hazy days the moss grows. It does brown out (dies or goes dormant) when it is a bright sunny day. But there is this mildewy stench that comes from the carpet.

I noticed that water does not drain, there are no slats in the aluminum decking thus the water stays between that and the carpet and gets ripe! I have tried bleach solution, moss / mildew killers and the power washer. The power washer digs up dirt that settles and acts as the nutrients for the moss. The power washing keeps it moss free for about two weeks until the next rains come and dirt / dust / organic matter settles in the carpet.

I have contacted the manufacturer via email, but never seem to get a response.

My thoughts are to strip the carpet off of the deck and use some type of textured pool decking paint or marine decking paint. Has anybody ever stripped the carpeting and painted the surface? Any other suggestions appreciated.