Imperial Pool Products specializes in heavy duty thermoplastic and fiberglass structural steps designed for custom vinyl liner pools. Rather than simple drop in ladders, this premium line features built in Roman stairs, cantilever steps, and sit-n-step loungers that integrate directly into the pool wall framework. These load bearing entry systems are essential for providing safe access and custom seating during new construction or major renovations. To complete a secure installation, pair these step units with a custom vinyl pool liner and coordinate them with durable pool coping. Installing stainless steel handrails provides an additional layer of safety for swimmers.
Imperial Pool Products FAQs
What types of pool-entry features are associated with Imperial Pool Products?
Imperial Pool Products is associated with built-in thermoplastic and fiberglass entry and seating features for custom vinyl-liner pools. These include Roman stairs, cantilever steps, and sit-n-step loungers that connect directly to the pool wall framework. Because these are structural features rather than removable ladders, their dimensions and placement affect the wall layout, liner, coping, deck, water depth, and surrounding equipment. Early inground pool construction planning helps account for access, utilities, deck space, and other site conditions that influence the position of a built-in entry feature.
How does an Imperial Roman stair differ from a sit-n-step lounger?
A Roman stair is primarily designed to create a broad built-in entrance into the pool, often using curved or rounded lines. A sit-n-step combines entry treads with a larger seating or lounging area. The suitable design depends on how the feature will be used, how much pool space is available, the preferred seating position, the wall layout, and the surrounding deck. The number and depth of treads, overall width, water depth, and liner arrangement should all be checked. Appearance alone is not enough because two similarly shaped features may require different wall openings, coping details, support, or liner measurements.
What should be confirmed before selecting an Imperial cantilever step?
Confirm the step's exact width, projection into the pool, tread arrangement, wall height, pool-panel opening, liner interface, coping profile, and required support. Its position should also be checked against skimmers, returns, lights, covers, handrails, and the planned shallow-end layout. A cantilever design must coordinate with the deck edge and coping so the finished transition does not interfere with the step structure. The selected bolt-on step for an inground pool must match the wall opening, liner arrangement, coping, and surrounding deck dimensions.
Does an Imperial built-in step require a custom vinyl liner?
The liner requirements depend on how the selected step integrates with the pool wall. Some built-in step units remain outside the main liner envelope and use their own finished surface, while other entry or seating arrangements may affect the liner measurements or require a specific interface. The installer must confirm the step model, flange or attachment arrangement, wall opening, bead type, coping, gasket locations, and liner-measuring instructions. A liner should not be ordered before the step position and structural dimensions are fixed. During renovation work, the existing liner may also need replacement if the wall opening or entry configuration changes.
When should a handrail be planned for an Imperial step or lounger?
A handrail should be considered while the step, coping, and deck layout are still being planned. Its position must provide useful support without obstructing the entry path, cover, liner, or nearby equipment. The rail type, anchor spacing, deck material, bonding requirements, and water depth all influence installation. Adding anchors after the deck is completed may require cutting or drilling in an area that was not prepared for them. The chosen inground pool handrail should be coordinated with the step width, anchor arrangement, deck structure, and intended entry path before the surrounding deck is poured.