Foam bottom and Cove

[CliffTex]

The cove I have has the plastic ridge that is glued to the foam which slips into the track next to the wall. I will just put some 2 sided tape on the back of the plastic so it sticks to the wall on top of the foam.

Thanks for all the input. It is nice to see a community that has so much knowledge and many ideas. I'll let ya'll know how the installation comes out in a couple of weeks.

Cliff

[hrsdennis]

I hate being the odd man out here. Can I try again?

I am afraid that putting tape on the back of the plastic meant to be inserted into the bottom track would 1. leave a gap at the top or bottom of the cove 2. the plastic would make it difficult to work with and the tape would never hold it in place.

You might consider these options. Exchange the cove for the type with the sticky back. They have a peel off strip just like double sided tape, but this stuff is real sticky. This type of cove is easy to work with also.

Is it possible to remove the plastic from the back of the cove before you install the tape? The cove that is made of styrafoam with the plastic glued on should adapt well to this. The hard molded plastic cove may not.

Just a couple more ideas, Dennis

[CliffTex]

I'll see if I can exchange the foam as it is hard to work with.

Thanks again,
Cliff

[matt4x4]

Well, if youy can't exchange it, pick up a box of exacto blades at the buck store and just cut off the plastic strip - should go relatively easy, the foam will dull the blade quickly, that's why I suggested a box....

[CliffTex]

Well,

After many hard hours of back breaking labor, the pool is done. We ended up using 2 layers of th 1/2" pink foam and putting the stick on cove on top of the foam. The feel of pools bottom is unique and very pleasing. Kinda firm and kinda bouncy. It was a little more expensive but in the end well worth it. Thanks again for all your help.