U.S. Pool Supply Ground Shield 18' Round Heavy Duty Pool Liner Pad for
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Size: 18' (Round)
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- Ground Shield Protects Your Pool Liner: This 18-foot round, heavy-duty, extra-thick, pool liner pad safeguards your above-ground pool liner from punctures, tears, abrasions, and rips caused by rocks, roots, glass, and other sharp objects. It extends the liner's lifespan and reduces the risk of damage and costly replacements. The pad also provides a thin layer of cushioning underfoot, making the pool more comfortable to walk on.
- Extra-Thick Above-Ground Pool Pad: This durable, long-lasting pool liner pad is made of heavy-duty, extra-thick, 220-gram, non-woven geotextile fabric material that acts as an effective weed barrier, preventing weeds from growing through the pad and into your pool, keeping your pool water clean and free of debris.
- Easy to Install: Simply place the pad on the level ground where your pool will be installed, ensuring it extends slightly beyond the pool's edge. Cut the pad to size with a utility knife for a custom fit around your pool. This pad is suitable for both soft-sided and hard-sided above-ground pools, ensuring an easier installation process for all pool types.
- Extends Liner Life: This pad provides a smooth, protective layer between the pool liner and the ground, significantly reducing wear and tear on the liner, extending its lifespan, and saving you money in the long run.
- U.S. Pool Supply's premium-quality Ground Shield pool liner pads are available in multiple sizes for round, oval, and rectangle-shaped pools. They can easily be trimmed to fit your needs. Buy with confidence. Ground Shield pool liner pads have a 2-year limited warranty for pool liner pad replacement.
Size: 18' (Round)
Color: Black
Brand: U.S. Pool Supply
Shape: Round
Installation Type: Manual
Brand Name: U.S. Pool Supply
Model Number: USP LP-R18
Global Trade Identification Number: 59
UPC: 840234524459
Manufacturer: U.S. Pool Supply
Manufacturer Part Number: USP LP-R18
Color: Black
Shape: Round
Size: 18' (Round)
Installation Type: Manual
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Top Amazon Reviews
Purchased this to help protect the bottom of our above ground pool and it has done wonders. Slightly larger than our pool which was a necessity to ensure it would cover the ground all around. Added just enough padding over the rocks that you can't feel the rocks while in the pool either. Light weight, but durable. Easy to unfold and lay out. Would absolutely purchase again.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2026 by DelvetheMRS.
The installation was extremely easy, the quality of the product was good, and the price point was great. The quality was excellent to the description, the size was perfect, it seemed to be very durable. Make sure you wear shoes, it is extremely hot once it gets in the sunlight, but So far it’s been great, I’ll review the product again in 5 years when I replace the liner again.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2026 by gmoe
Size: 18' (Round)
Very disappointed when I opened the package saw how thin it was BUT my mind has been changed !! Very impressed now that the pool has been filled and we got in. You can definitely tell that there’s a pad and it has a little cushion to it. Very happy with it and would definitelyrecommend it.
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026 by c wright
Size: 32' x 32' (Rectangular)
I installed the U.S. Pool Supply Ground Shield 16-Foot x 32-Foot Rectangular Pool Pad under my above-ground pool, and so far it has been a very useful layer of protection. The material helps create a barrier between the pool liner and the ground, which gives me more peace of mind against small rocks, roots, rough spots, and general wear underneath the pool. The size works well for a 16 x 32 pool, and it was easy to lay out before setting the pool in place. It also helped make the base look cleaner and more organized during installation. I still recommend preparing the ground properly first, removing sharp objects, leveling the area, and making sure the surface is smooth, because this pad is protection, not a replacement for proper ground prep. Overall, I’m satisfied with it. It adds an extra layer of safety for the liner and is worth having if you want to protect your investment.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2026 by Carlos
Size: 12' (Round)
Works fantastic! I put a pond liner over the sand, to try to help it stay in place, then the liner. It’s pretty thick and not sure how people have weeds though it unless the didn’t level their pool correctly. I’ll definitely get another one if I get a larger pool!
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2026 by Amazon shopper
Size: 12' (Round)
Normally, I would just set the pool on the cement. But this is a great product. This product was like very heavy felt, and I am sure that with a little TLC, it will last for years. It kind of stuck to the cement area I was covering, so I had to do some stretching and move the edges up and down to get some air under it as I positioned it. Very easy for one person but my wife helped me. I have a 12' round pool and I have 2"-4" of this showing around the whole pool. The posts are all sitting on the liner as well. Two very good things it provided. 1) It will keep any little grains of sand or rock from loosening and causing a hole. 2) It gave me a totally clean area to lay out the pool. I will definitely use it every year and feel much more comfortable about no holed in the bottom of the pool. Thanks for providing a great product.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2025 by FatMilkDud
Size: 18' (Round)
I ordered this “pad” for my 16‘ x 48“ Bestway pool. First of all, this “pad” is extremely thin and feels like regular felt.I had two other people help me unfold this when I was getting my pool set up for a pool party, and there were SEVERAL tears AND holes in this item already, despite ordering it brand new. Unfortunately, since I was having a pool party and the rest of my pool was mostly set up (the liner with the legs and supports) and I wasn’t able to find an item of this size at the last minute, I had to proceed with using it. I have very little faith in its durability due to its condition upon initial receipt. Please do yourself a favor and buy a better quality item from another seller.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2026 by Jazmine
Size: 12' (Round)
The liner pad was very simple to install and served well in providing a good buffer from the dirt on the bottom of my pool. Although I thought this pad would be thicker than normal felt pads, I did think it had a bit of additional strength for its thickness. I do wish I would have purchased one larger for my 12X30 above ground pool prior to filling with water because that might have made the installation process slightly less difficult. Overall this is a quality product but do not anticipate an overly-thick cushion.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2026 by Rhonda