How do you get around a pool that is "to deep" for the kids?

[Pete Hughes]

Check out my thread - Shallow End for above ground pool
in Above-Ground Pool Equipment and Construction section. (on about page 4)


We had a fantastic season with my 38" tall 4 year old.
He was even jumping off the step by the end of the season.


It cost less than $300 and is ready to go again next year.
With the right size of weighting (to keep it sunk down), it was fairly easy to move for cleaning underneath.
I have a few slightly rusty screws on the steps after 3 months submerged, so definitely go with stainless screws all around.
If you have any construction questions, ask away.


The BEST investment I ever made, since without the platform we would have been in the pool for an hour max, but with it, we were in there for up to 4 hours at a time.


NEVER let them in un-supervised

[Firstpool]

Check out my thread - Shallow End for above ground pool
in Above-Ground Pool Equipment and Construction section. (on about page 4)

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Thanks for the heads up.
It is something to think about. I was actually thinking along the lines of PVC but had not made any decisions as to what to use for decking.

I may look into a partial copy of what you did but scaled down a little.
I am little concerned about liner rub though. Maybe planking on the bottom could lessen the risk?

All in all good job. very nice.

[BigDave]

I use a piece of shower pan liner under the ladder in our pool to protect the pool liner; prehaps this would work for you. Shower pan liner is 40 mil PVC sheet available where tile is sold. I bought it at the orange home improvement store.

[Firstpool]

I use a piece of shower pan liner under the ladder in our pool to protect the pool liner; prehaps this would work for you. Shower pan liner is 40 mil PVC sheet available where tile is sold. I bought it at the orange home improvement store.

Yes! that would be perfect. Thanks!