Armor Shield 18' round floor pad for above ground poolsGL International 18' Round Armor Shield Floor Pad, 70-0018RD-BLK-160 In stock$10199
Armor Shield 18' round floor pad for above ground pools
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GL International 18' Round Armor Shield Floor Pad, 70-0018RD-BLK-160

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  • Sized for an 18' round pool Cut for the 18 ft round above ground footprint.
  • Protects the liner Sits between the vinyl liner and its sand or soil base as a barrier layer.
  • Geotextile, not foam A polypropylene geotextile blend rather than traditional foam padding.
  • Resists punctures Minimizes the cuts and punctures caused by rocks, roots, grass and glass working up from below.
  • Reduces heat loss Cuts convective heat loss through the floor of the pool.
  • More comfortable underfoot Gives the floor a softer feel for swimmers.
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Product details

Armor Shield is a floor pad for above ground pools, cut here for an 18' round. It lays between the vinyl liner and the sand or soil base it sits on, and its job is to stop what is underneath the pool from working its way into the liner.

Geotextile rather than foam

Traditional floor padding is foam. Armor Shield is a polypropylene geotextile blend instead, a material chosen for puncture resistance rather than cushioning alone. Rocks, roots, grass and even glass in the base are what tear an above ground floor, and the geotextile is what stands between them and the vinyl.

Two side benefits

The pad also slows convective heat loss through the floor of the pool, and it gives swimmers a softer, more even surface to stand on than sand alone.

Fit it during the build, before the liner goes in. Once the pool is up and full, adding a floor pad means taking the liner back out.

Specifications
Brand GL International
Manufacturer part number 70-0018RD-BLK-160
UPC 060993905607
Type Pool floor pad
Product line Armor Shield
Pool size 18' round
Pool type Above ground
Material Polypropylene geotextile blend
Shipping weight 13.2 lb
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Questions and answers

What people ask about this product, answered by our pool techs.

What size pool is this for?
An 18' round above ground pool.
How is it different from foam padding?
It is a polypropylene geotextile blend rather than traditional foam. The geotextile is what resists cuts and punctures from what is under the pool.
What does it actually protect against?
Rocks, roots, grass and glass in the sand or soil base, which are the usual causes of a punctured floor in an above ground liner.
Does it do anything besides protect the liner?
It reduces convective heat loss through the floor and makes the pool floor more comfortable to stand on.
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