Swimming pools make for wonderful family entertainment and relaxation. However, it’s also a big responsibility to maintain. But every year, pool owners have to close their pools to the public as winter approaches. This is because of an increase in maintenance which might include covering your pool entirely with a protective layer that can keep water from getting in. This article provides you with a step-by-step plan for making a DIY pool cover for your above ground or in ground swimming pool.
This article is basically a compilation of some of the best DIY projects out there. Go through our list and I'm sure you will find a suitable project. By installing a pool cover, you can keep your pool clean during the warm months.
1. How To Make A Pool Cover
Before making a pool cover, you should consider the width of your pool; doing this ensures that you do not end up with an overly big pool cover. For this tutorial, you are going to need measuring tape, pipes, tarpaulin, and a couple of other materials. This is basically a time-lapse video that shows you how to create a pool cover from home. The making process is easy to follow, and you should be done within 24 hours.
2. Simple DIY Pool Cover
Here’s yet another tutorial that will show you how to make a simple DIY pool cover that will keep debris out of the pool and reduce the rate of water evaporation. The first thing you would want to get is PVC piping; the size you will get depends on the size of your pool. Cut your PVC piping to appropriate lengths, apply adhesive, roll out the bubble plastic on the joint PVC pipe. The complete process can be seen by clicking on the video above.
3. DIY Pool Cover Solution
This is a cool idea; however, it might not work for all pools. For this pool cover, the creator places a tarp above the pool, and bungees are attached to the four ends of the tarp and strapped to a nearby fence. If you do not have a nearby fence, you can use nail wood or iron to the ground around your pool and attach the bungees to that.
4. Elite Pool Covers Installation
Installing an elite pool cover isn’t as hard as it seems. All you need are the right tools and a friend to assist you. This tutorial shows you how to install elite pool covers. The process begins with unrolling the pool cover tarp and then placing it over the pool. If you can’t get an elite pool cover, feel free to get a tarp. After laying out the pool cover, trim the edges with scissors and the rest is easy peasy. Check out the full tutorial by watching the video above.
5. How To DIY A Pool Cover From A Tarp
Using a tarp is one of the fastest ways to DIY a pool cover. This guide gives you a full rundown of how to make a cover for your pool using a tarp. It will also show you how to measure and which size of the tarp to get. The best part about using a tarpaulin as a pool cover is that if done correctly, it can last for more than 10 years without needing a replacement. Although it might not look as good as new after the years have gone by. canvasandcanopy
6. DIY Swimming Pool Blanket
For this DIY you are going to need a couple of materials and tools, some of them are; 90 degree elbows, 2 end caps, sandpaper, PVC primer, glue, and a couple of other materials. The making process of this DIY pool cover starts with measuring the pipe length and then joining the PVC together with glue. After a couple of steps you would need to paint the clips, this helps to prevent UV damage from the sun. The rest of the process is easy to follow. Check out the link for full details on this project. instructables
7. DIY Inground Pool Cover
Here’s an amazing idea I found. If you are a handyman or woman, making this shouldn’t be tagged “impossible”. A pool cover like this is a stress-free one. Due to its build, you can roll in the pool cover easily whenever you want to swim in your pool. The tires on the frame of the pool cover make it easy to move the pool cover around. doityourself
8. Rolling Pool Cover
Now, this is one project everyone would love to have in his or her home. Talk about luxury in one picture. This pool cover isn’t going to be cheap though. If you want something like this in your home, you might have to show this picture to pool engineers, I’m sure they’ll be able to build this for you, but as I said earlier, this doesn’t come cheap. Pinterest
9. Inground Pool Cover Idea
I found yet another cool design. Unlike others, this one has a boxed pattern across the tarp. If you want your neighbors or friends to admire your pool, you should probably consider having something like this as your pool cover. I mean, it’s beautiful, isn’t it? You can purchase this gear for dealers of pool covers or be inspired by the project and go the DIY way, the choice is yours. poolandspadepot
10. DIY Pool Cover Using PVC
This is yet another walkthrough video that shows you how to build a pool cover using PVC piping. Based on the size of your pool, you might want to get more PVC piping. The idea here is basic, all you need to do is get a couple of PVC pipes and the joints, connect the pipes to form a frame over your pool. The tarp then goes on top of the PVC pipe.
11. DIY PVC Pool Cover
This project is for people who own an above-ground pool. Using PVC pipes to cover an above ground pool might seem frustrating. In this video tutorial, the creator comes up with an amazing method to cover his pool with a tarp. He explains how he did it in the video, check it out, and get to work. Feel free to make adjustments to his method or create yours by drawing inspiration from the creator.
12. Quick Pool Cover Idea
For this idea, the creator used the ladder that came with this above ground pool for the center support. If you are going on a long journey and you own an above ground pool, you should consider covering it up using this method. Expect green slim when you’re back, but it isn’t so hard to clean. Watch the tutorial for the full idea.
13. DIY Swimming Pool Cover
I know how hard it can be to unpack a solar blanket that you have put over your pool. But not to worry, I found this amazing project. The creator has an amazing solar blanket reel at the end of the pool, this reel helps you to easily fold the solar blanket, all you have to do is roll it up. The reel is made out of PVC piping. You should consider this project.
14. DIY Pool Cover Build
While others seem obsessed with using PVC piping to make a pool cover, this creator thinks otherwise. He used wood and a tarp to build what seems to be the most sturdy DIY pool cover build. This tutorial is a time-lapse video that shows you the entire process of building this pool cover.
15. Inground Pool Cover Idea
Pool covers like this require expert hands. What difference do you notice here? Well, firstly this picture makes you know that an entirely different color of tarp can be used to cover your pool. This pool cover was nicely and neatly done. Pinterest
Conclusion
Making a pool cover isn’t an overly hard task, you only need some basic materials and tools to get started and that’s it. Feel free to go over our list of DIY pool cover ideas and projects and get inspired. Whether you own an above-ground pool, or an inground pool, you will definitely find an idea project for you. Thanks for stopping by,
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