Ratio Vermiculite to Portland Cement in Pool Base?

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Hello, getting to replace our in ground pool liner. What is the ratio of vermiculite to Portland? It has been 24 years since I put the pool in and want to make sure I get it right.

Ask the Pool Guy Changed status to publish September 5, 2018

Hi – there is a product you can buy – pre-mix or pool base. We also refer to it as hardbottom (which I understand is a term based on Canada). If that isn’t available it seems the mix is 2 bags vermiculite (assuming 40# bag) to 1 94# bag of portland. Handy info: https://www.poolproducts.com/blog/buying-mixing-and-applying-vermiculite-to-the-pool-floor

Ask the Pool Guy Changed status to publish September 5, 2018

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