If you re considering carpet padding for use under an above ground swimming pool s floor go with one that s rated for high traffic areas.
Tarp under pool liner.
Just put the carpet down under the pool with the plush side up.
Allow an extra 2 feet on all sides 4 feet more than the pool diameter to ensure that the cover is large enough to drape over the pool sides.
10x12 tarp waterproof plastic poly 5 5 mil thick tarpaulin with metal grommets every 18 inches emergency rain shelter outdoor cover and camping use reversible blue and silver 10 x 12 foot.
Depending on how soft you want your pool floor to be you may need two layers of carpet padding beneath it to be effective.
The carpet provides good protection from the stones and pebbles that could cause a tear in the liner but it does not provide as much cushion and uniform surface for cleaning as the foam tiles do.
A potential drawback with sawdust that is that it sometimes contains large shavings bark and.
Plan to use it as a ground cover under a pool.
Great as a pool liner for a pop up pool.