{"id":93641,"date":"2020-04-15T02:35:51","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T09:35:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globosurfer.com\/?p=93641"},"modified":"2022-11-09T02:01:30","modified_gmt":"2022-11-09T10:01:30","slug":"diy-above-ground-pool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globosurfer.com\/diy-above-ground-pool\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Above Ground Pool: Build Above Ground Pool From Scratch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anyone who has seen the <\/span>cost breakdown for an above ground pool<\/span> will immediately understand why so many people decide to take matters into their own hands and make a DIY above ground pool. If you identify with the group, here\u2019s a guide on how to build an above ground pool from scratch. Not only will you be able to save money on this project, but you might also actually have a fun time doing it.<\/span><\/p>\n

10 Steps on How to Make an Above Ground Pool using Wooden Pallets<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re looking for an easy DIY <\/span>above ground pool<\/span>, this will be one of your better options. It\u2019s small enough to fit in most backyards, requires little in terms of technical skills, and is made from very affordable materials you can get in junkyards or recycling centers.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Get Some Wooden Pallets<\/span><\/h3>\n

You can buy wooden pallets from recycling centers, warehouses, and even small grocery stores. These pallets typically measure about 4\u2019x4\u2019 so get as many as you need for your desired pool size. Also, choose newer wooden pallets or those that haven\u2019t seen too much abuse. The newer the pallet, the more sound the structural integrity of your DIY above ground pool would be.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Prepare the Ground<\/span><\/h3>\n

An important aspect of how to build an above ground pool<\/a> from scratch is ground preparation. This DIY above ground pool may not be as expensive and glamorous as most above ground pools, but you still need to prepare the ground before installation. You\u2019ll want the ground to smooth and level, otherwise, your above ground pool will be tilting towards one side. Also, you can opt to <\/span>put pads under your above ground pool if it\u2019s sitting on the grass<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Build the Base<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re satisfied with how the ground on the installation site is prepared, put the wooden pallets alongside each other and screw or nail them together. Again, the typical pallet size is around 4\u2019x4\u2019 so you\u2019re going to need to put together 4 wooden pallets set up in a square to make an 8\u2019x8\u2019 pool. You can also make a bigger one like a 12\u2019x8\u2019 pool if you want to and have enough space in your backyard to accommodate it.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Put Up the Walls<\/span><\/h3>\n

Once the base is secured, you can start installing the pool walls. Again, you\u2019ll be using the wooden pallets for these parts of the pool.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here, you\u2019ll need to put the wooden pallets on their sides and fix them onto the base using screws or nails. Secure each wall by fixing them with each other as well. It would help if you nail a long wooden board across and along the middle sections of the pool walls. This will make the walls much more secured compared to when they\u2019re left to stand alone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make sure that the wooden pallets are securely fixed and that they don\u2019t wobble. Remember, water can be quite heavy, and it can push against the walls and force them to fall apart. Needless to say, you don\u2019t want that to happen because if it does then you\u2019re going to end up with a flooded backyard.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Choosing a Pool Liner<\/span><\/h3>\n

It would be better if you can find a second-hand pool liner, but if you can\u2019t then don\u2019t worry because there are other alternatives you can use.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vinyl tarps are one alternative to an <\/span>above ground pool liner<\/span>. These types of tarps are pretty tough and have high resistance against tears and rips. Besides, vinyl tarps have certain features that make them a great option for a pool liner like high degrees of waterproofing, anti-mildew, protection against damage from the ultraviolet of the sun, and others. And the best part is that they are much more affordable than actual above ground pool liners<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another option is a billboard tarp. More often than not, new billboard tarps are made from old and recycled billboard materials. Like vinyl tarps, billboard tarps are pretty strong and durable and has several features like the ones mentioned above.<\/span><\/p>\n

Besides, make sure that the tarp is the right size for your DIY above ground pool. Factor in the pool floor and walls in your measurement, and allow for excess material that will drape over and outside the pool walls.<\/span><\/p>\n

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6. Cover the Interiors of the Pool Wall<\/span><\/h3>\n

You can cover the pool<\/a> wall\u2019s interiors by nailing wooden boards or plywood over the pallets. You can also paint it over to provide some form of protection against moisture. If you don\u2019t have plywood or boards, you can just drape some old blankets over the pool walls. Fix the blankets onto the pool walls by nailing or stapling them in place.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Installing the Pool Liner<\/span><\/h3>\n

Although you don\u2019t have to strictly follow the steps and protocols on how to install an above ground pool liner<\/a>, you still want to make sure that you install the tarps properly and as carefully as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

First, fold or roll the tarp and bring it into the middle of the pool. Once there, start unrolling or unfolding the tarp towards the pool walls. As do to, flatten the tarp against the pool floor and walls. Try to get as many wrinkles out as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Then, when you reach the walls bring the tarp up and over them. Let the excess tarp fall and drape over the pool walls. Use clothespins or small clamps to temporarily hold the tarp in place.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Fill the Pool with a Little Water<\/span><\/h3>\n

Fill the pool with about three inches of water. The objective here is to see how the levelness of the pool interior. If you see the water accumulating on only one side, lift the tarp and fix the padding of the pool floor and adjust the liner. As you do, smoothen out any wrinkles you see. Continue this step until you\u2019re satisfied with the level of the water.<\/span><\/p>\n

9. Fix the Liner in Place<\/span><\/h3>\n

To fix the pool liner in place, staple the tarp against the wood pallets. The staples should be thick enough to penetrate the tarp. If you can\u2019t find staples large enough for this task, you can nail the tarp onto the wood using small tacks or 1\/2\u201d-inch nails.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019re done, you can nail wooden boards on top of the walls to further hold the tarp in place.<\/span><\/p>\n

10. Fill the Pool with Water and Enjoy<\/span><\/h3>\n

And that\u2019s how to build an above ground pool from scratch. You can now fill the pool water, bring out your pool noodles and other pool toys, and have a blast cooling yourselves down.<\/span><\/p>\n

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