1. Digging and site prep
This is the best time to choose the best position of the pool. The most suitable location is usually the highest, this way rainwater can not seep into the pool. A hole is dug a foot larger than the outside of the pool and about 2 inches deeper than the pool depth.
2. Concrete the base for the pool
Start with leveling the base and pouring about 3 inches of concrete (rebar maybe necessary for unstable soils). Some installers may make a 2 inch sand mattress between the floor and the pool, which is not wrong, but we advise placing the pool directly on the concrete base.
3. Pool delivery
Your Fiber Pool arrives complete and ready to place. To ensure that access is feasible, your installer will typically visit the installation site to come up with a plan. This may include planning for a crane to set the pool into place.
4. Placement and leveling
With the hole properly prepared and all measurements double checked, the pool is ready to be set in place.
5. Support steps and seats
Properly support the steps using bricks or another resource. Fill in all of the empty spaces.
6. Backfill
Install deep end suction fittings. Once the pool is level, the process of adding water and backfill begins. The pool will simultaneously be filled with water as it is backfilled with gravel to provide equal pressure. This also adds stability on both sides of the fiberglass walls. It is important that the gravel on the outside and the water on the inside are brought up together to equalize the pressure. Make sure that pool levels are stable.
7. Plumbing
Install the fittings and the skimmer. Connect the PVC pipes from the fittings to the pump and filter.
8. Filtration and electrical system installation
Position the pump and filter as close to the pool as possible.
9. Pool deck preparation
The deck surrounding your pool should begin to take shape.
10. Finishing the pool
Set up the forms and pour the concrete. Get creative! You now have a beautiful pool installation to suit any outdoor space.