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How tall should pool steps be?

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Asked by: Dale Norton

12 inchesbetween 8 and 10 inches.

How deep should the first step in a pool be?

Treads shall have an unobstructed horizontal depth of not less than 11 inches (279 mm).

What are the dimensions of a pool steps?

Ladder treads and recessed steps shall have a minimum tread of 5 inches and a width of 14 inches and shall be designed to be readily cleaned. Step risers shall be uniform and shall not exceed 12 inches in height. The first riser shall be measured from the deck.

How many steps does a pool need?

Most pools are 36″ deep (from floor to mid-line of water tile) at the shallow end where the steaps are located, and 3 steps are pretty standard. The top step is usually about 3″ under water, so that leaves 33″ of depth to be covered by 3 steps.

How do you build steps for an above-ground pool?


So first we're going to start out with the. Platform so here's the platform base it's two of the 32 inch and then three of the 41 inch so now we can start putting on the rest of the 32 inch on the.

What do you put under pool steps?

These pads are durable and economical. Simply place under your step or ladder inside your pool.

Where do you put pool steps?

They can be placed anywhere in your pool’s shallow end, including the corner. A popular style is the wedding cake stair, named for its rounded tiers. One advantage of drop-in steps is they can be added to a pool without having to replace your liner.

How tall is a pool ladder?

between 48 and 50 inches high

Adjustable Height



Most above-ground pool steps are between 48 and 50 inches high. Some pool stairs are adjustable to allow for a broad range of above-ground pool depths, from 48 to 54 inches.

Can I add steps to concrete pool?

Yes, pool steps can be added to any inground swimming pool. There are several types of inground swimming pool stairs to choose from, such as drop-in steps and built-in steps.

Can you put stairs in an above ground pool?

Let me give you the trick the trick to mounting your steps is wait you have to get weight on them okay. What we like is there's a lot of steps that you can put sandbags.

What can I use instead of a pool ladder?

An alternative to pool ladders are footholds built right into the pool wall. (Think rock climbing crevices that are smoother and safer.) While more expensive than ladders, they do eliminate the “bulkier” profile of their ladder counterparts.

How do I make my above ground pool ladder more stable?

So there's a lot of conversation online how to stiffen them up obviously some it isn't gonna work steel wouldn't work you're gonna cut through it. So why not more PVC.

How do I keep my pool stairs from floating up?

A plastic, hand-size dumbbell set also can be used to hold the steps in place. You can secure one to each side of the step with a small plastic bungee cord or nylon rope. If the dumbbells are the type that you need to fill, use clean sand and make sure they are closed tightly.

How do you weigh down pool steps without sand?

Gravel. Like sand, you can place pea gravel inside your pool ladder or steps to weigh them down. Some ladder manufacturers recommend gravel as an alternative to sand, so it can be used in the same way. You can also fill milk jugs with gravel to create your own weights.