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U.S. Pool Supply Ground Shield 18-Foot Round Heavy Duty Pool Liner Pad for Above Ground Swimming Pools - Protects Pool Liner, Prevents Punctures, Weed Barrier, Eco-Friendly Fabric - Extends Liner Life

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Size: 18ft Round


Features

  • 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: 18ft Round


Color: Black


Brand: U.S. Pool Supply


Shape: Round


Global Trade Identification Number: 59


Brand Name: U.S. Pool Supply


Model Number: USP LP-R18


Global Trade Identification Number: 59


UPC: 840234524459


Manufacturer Warranty Description: 2-year limited warranty for pool liner pad replacement


Manufacturer Part Number: USP LP-R18


Manufacturer: U.S. Pool Supply


Color: Black


Shape: Round


Size: 18ft Round


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Good quality and easy to use
Size: 27ft Round
We replaced our liner in our 27 foot pool and we wanted a better foundation for the new liner than just the sand. Did some research and found this pad. This pad is thick, appears to be verry durable and very easy to install. We smoothed out the sand and laid this over it. We installed new liner and it worked perfectly. A definite plus to our pool liner foundation. A good value. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2025 by Eric

  • Is a thick pice
Size: 16ft-x-32ft Rectangle
This thing look good I’ve not used I bought 1 xs bigger than I need so I could double but it’s nothing special I was thinking it would have some type of tarp like on one side and then he vey pad but all it is Is a thick pice of black felt that is sure to biodegrade it quick amount of time in florida when we live on a sand bar but I’m still going to lay down a heavy 12 mil tarp first then the felt it not to expensive and will make me feel better so in a few Months I’ll let you know It going under an Intex pool 18x9 but had to take down due to flooding some wash during hurricane dieing to get it back up ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2025 by gina

  • Great product, 12' pool fit and easy to use.
Size: 12ft 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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2025 by FatMilkDud

  • Great
Size: 27ft Round
Good seasonal cover. Very functional. Installed easily. Good size.
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2025 by Amazon Customer

  • This was a last minute order.
Size: 12ft-x-24ft Rectangle
We were already in the process of setting up a pool. I had planed to use plastic when I found a website talking why not to use plastic. My next thought was to use weed blocker. No one wants to tear a pool down after days of prep and setting up. You want to do it right the first time. I ordered this reluctantly. When it came in I was surprised how think and strong this stuff is. I would highly recommend it. It has kept my sand from washing away. If works as advertised I will never have to worry about grass growing through it. I built a 4 x 4 frame around my pool to help hold the sand in. It stretches from one end of that to the other. I wish I had gotten it wider to stretch across the width. I have 2 feet on either side of the pool. It is easy to see how this holds the sand in place compared to what is not covered. I would recommend getting bigger than what you need. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2025 by Mudbug

  • Does the job.
Size: 15ft Round
This is essentially a thicker black felt pad. It’s easy to roll out and set up under our small above ground pool. We purchased it for our 14 foot pool, the 15 foot pad fits perfectly with a small amount of overlap. We set our pool up in brick pavers and are hoping this prevents the small tears in the bottom pool lining, which we experienced last year. So far, it seems to be working. There is a seam down the middle, which you feel when you’re in the pool, but it’s insignificant really. I don’t know if it’s reusable, because water does get under the pool. Possibly it can be rinsed and dried, once we take the pool down. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2025 by Kathy

  • Perfect for family days out
Size: 12ft Round
It's the perfect size for up to 6 children aged 5 and up, ideal for family days out. The material quality is excellent and very durable. We've had it for a few months now without any problems. The included filter system is quite comprehensive. Overall, it's been a great product.
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2026 by Alain gamez

  • It works
Size: 12ft-x-24ft Rectangle
So I got this after seeing the reviews and suspected it wouldn’t be what I was hoping for so my expectations were not high. And the reviews were right, it’s just a large piece of felt. That being said it does keep things from poking through so it did its job. I got black and all the dead grass and stuff sticks to it so it looks messy but at the end of the day it’s doing its job. I just wish for the price it was more than a piece of felt. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2025 by Stacia

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