Bath mat to protect liner under ladder?

[Rangeball]

I have an IG pool and my ladder has two rubbery bumpers plugged into the ends where it contacts the liner/wall. They're original, so over 15 years old, so I probably need to look into replacing them, but so far so good.

[amyinraleigh]

A kitchen sink protector with the suction cups was what I was originally going to do - a little firmer than a bathmat. What I ended up doing was a pair of cheap thick-soled flip flops. I stuck the ladder foot into the flip-flop as far as the little strap that goes between the toes and then used zip ties to pull the side straps tightly around the ladder foot. I can take a pic if you want. Works great so far and gives a thicker padding than a bath/sink mat.

Amy

[CarlD]

I went to Home Depot and a got a piece of 40mil gray vinyl, made for plumbers to put under shower stalls. It's thick, tough, and super-smooth so it doesn't abrade. I put it under my drop-in steps to protect the liner.

[GraceByDesign]

A kitchen sink protector with the suction cups was what I was originally going to do - a little firmer than a bathmat. What I ended up doing was a pair of cheap thick-soled flip flops. I stuck the ladder foot into the flip-flop as far as the little strap that goes between the toes and then used zip ties to pull the side straps tightly around the ladder foot. I can take a pic if you want. Works great so far and gives a thicker padding than a bath/sink mat.

Amy

How cool is that? Flip-flops for your ladder!!

[csevel]

My ladder needed protection all around so used 3 bath mats...One in the front and two on the sides. Working wonderful so far.

[jenpen400]

Thanks for all the great ideas I wonder if I should take the ladder in ask a sales person to measure it for flip flops.

jennifer

[Macrosill]

There actually is a vinyl mat that is sold in pool stores for this purpose. I bought one a couple years ago from a local pool store. I think it was about 10 dollars.

Brian

[jazzbone]

I had problems with the bath mat under my ladder getting slimy very quickly. Don't know if it was algae or deterioration of the mat. Anyway, I just bought a mat made for the ladder at NAMCO. We'll see how well it works.