We get a lot of disrespectful comments from other pool builders saying “where’s the gunite?” or “why no foam?” When they see us building vinyl & steel pools. So let’s clear it up. What we use is called pool pad, which is a mix of vermiculite, Portland cement, and water. It creates a smooth, non-abrasive base for the liner to sit on. No foam or gunnite needed. We lay the pool pad by hand as you see in this video and in our other videos. This isn’t a shortcut. It’s an industry-standard method that