Pool question.

Around the pool - Concrete vs Eko decking  ? 

Have had a concrete Plungie Max pool plonked in the ground , approx sitting 300mm above ground level and am torn between concreting around it or Eko decking .  

anyone able to share their experiences with either? Obviously concrete is concrete , not too much to report their I'm guessing . Still would be good to hear any concrete cons people can share . 

You need to be a member of 1Eyed Eel to add comments!

Join 1Eyed Eel

Votes: 0
Email me when people reply –

Replies

  • There should be an ad about pools on the page somewhere amongst the 100 ads wiz, just follow the links 

    • 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • I don't know much about that wiz.  Anyway,  maybe you or someone may know about driveway resurfacing,  not sure whether to just put a coloured sealer or get someone to do a spray on concrete topping

  • This reply was deleted.
    • Follow your instincts Wiz, is it for practical or ascetic reasons, will people be running up to it or pulling themselves out and lying on the deck.....just be careful how you get ripped off, if its a pool specialist you will pay over the top. If you tile it make sure you have a grout colour that does not show up all the dirt that will become ingrained. If you have timber decking, making sure you have drainage and be prepared to paint or oil it every season......get quotes and ideas, then get someone to do it that DOES NOT specialise in pools...... ordinary tilers will do just as good a job and be subbied by the pool specialists anyway. Finally if you are going to put a spa type heating process in, may sure you lay 15amp cabling and have that same capacity out of your meter box. People get Spa's put in and then find it costs a fortune for electric cabling, Lay that cabling in a conduit pipe before you complete the decking.

      How do I know these things.....simple "old age".

      • Tiles can be slippery when wet, sealing concrete is a problem if you ever want to tile it at some stage.You have to take all the sealer off which is a bugger of a job. Lots of work around maintaining timber surfaces. I am not sure if artificial grass is an option?

    • I was thinking concrete and then tile over the top , certainly on the radar . I know the Eko heats up , but it looks good .  But yeah the hart thing what was really turning me off it .  I was steering away from natural Timbers as I really don't wanna touch the cunt ever again .  Well not for a long time anyway . Fuck staining and oiling it every year like my other decking .  I think concrete will be the winner here . 

  • Wiz. My nephew is a pool builder and my son is a builder. If yiou need some advice PM me and I will get them to give you a call. 

  • Whichever you go for here am idea.  I used know bloke who put drink holders along edge of his pool which was good for keeping beers out of the sun.  Had little boxes with opening 1 side to keep them in the shade.

This reply was deleted.

Latest comments

Xman replied to Poppa's discussion Poppas Corner: What other team could possibly deliver , guts, glory and heartaches.....and some dare to say they don't know why we support them?
"Agree, Samrani just seems to be in the right place at the right time and can find the line, he is not the quickest or have flashy footwork so eventually see him moving to second row but he is just reliable. 
TDS was great last night and is damn…"
23 minutes ago
Gucci replied to Fiddy's discussion Leave Samrani at centre
"Same as To'o with less skill"
1 hour ago
Flow Basket replied to Eli Stephens's discussion 3,2,1 😊😊
"Jac 
Volkon 
Tds"
1 hour ago
Flow Basket replied to Fiddy's discussion Leave Samrani at centre
"Samrani has defence problems last night but coming back from injury to keep going the way he did impressive. He's always good in attack .if he's defence was OK in previous games he's a keeper"
1 hour ago
Old School Eel replied to Fiddy's discussion Leave Samrani at centre
"He has no speed. When is the last time he scored a runaway try?  He could be a good meter eater in the wing, not a speedy one."
2 hours ago
Blue Eel replied to Fiddy's discussion Leave Samrani at centre
"They don't have to find a way. It appears he is not signed past this year, even though he has said in an interview some 6 months ago that he was resigned."
2 hours ago
Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst replied to Fiddy's discussion Leave Samrani at centre
"The Lebanese Ibis"
2 hours ago
Darren Munro replied to Eli Stephens's discussion 3,2,1 😊😊
"I think doorey will be starting at lock if jdb is moved on. Unless another junior does well in first grade."
3 hours ago
Raptor Jesus replied to Fiddy's discussion Leave Samrani at centre
"Penisini is straight up terrible. Someone said he costs us games, which is completely true. I dunno if I've ever seen a player butcher as many tries as Penisini fingers. Pack his bags, send him to perth with his mate Sean. Or PNG. Plus he gets…"
4 hours ago
Mallee57 replied to Fiddy's discussion Leave Samrani at centre
"Thought Nanva was ready for top grade. He played very well last time"
5 hours ago
paul taylor replied to Fiddy's discussion Leave Samrani at centre
"Samrani is the most improved player in our club. Before his injury he was going well. I just love how he is an all in team player. Nothing selfish, thinks of the best person in the best position gets the ball ( Eg  Papali ). His carries are strong…"
5 hours ago
Coryn Hughes replied to Fiddy's discussion Leave Samrani at centre
"I no for sure we need an upgrade on the right wing and an upgrade at left centre at bare minimum.I looked at Chester and Perdue last night and they put the shits up our guys everytime they touched the ball.All of our centres struggle because of lack…"
5 hours ago
EA replied to Fiddy's discussion Leave Samrani at centre
"Richie Pensini ruled out of nsw cup again. Petrus starting. Talagi and Miller on the bench "
6 hours ago
EA replied to Fiddy's discussion Leave Samrani at centre
"Yea Samrani will improve the more he plays there. I think he has a future whether it's a centre, wing or backrower is the question "
6 hours ago
Snottie Pimpin replied to Fiddy's discussion Leave Samrani at centre
"100% but he's also a bloke that's started under 10 games at centre. Will has shown an inability to learn over 100+ games. I think the biggest things for me other than adding more athleticism is Samrani has more of a footy IQ and be competes on…"
6 hours ago
EA replied to Eli Stephens's discussion 3,2,1 😊😊
"I think Koina will be starting there in 2 years time "
6 hours ago
More…

Keaon done deal

As of Thursday, December 11, 2025, South Sydney Rabbitohs forwardKeaon Koloamatangi has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Parramatta Eels, but it is not yet officially announced by the clubs.  Soon to be announced.

Read more…
14 Replies · Reply by Poppa Jan 9
Views: 2408

 

<script src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
<!-- Sidebar -->
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<script>// <![CDATA[
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
// ]]></script>