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Custom Safety Pool Covers

Turn Your Pool Into a Safe Zone.

ASTM-certified custom safety pool covers from Latham, Loop-Loc, GLI, and Merlin — engineered to keep kids and pets safe, block UV and debris, and make spring opening effortless. Factory-direct pricing with a real cover specialist guiding every step. Free, no-pressure quote.

1,000+
Covers sold
ASTM
Safety certified
25 yr
Max warranty
Custom-cut to fit
Any shape, any feature
Child & pet safe
Holds thousands of lbs
Authorized dealer for every major safety cover brand
MERLIN
Why a Custom Safety Cover

More than a cover.
A barrier you can trust.

A safety cover is the only winter cover engineered to support weight — keeping kids, pets, and wildlife out while protecting your pool from harsh weather and unsupervised access.

Custom-cut to your exact pool, ASTM-certified, and built to last 8–10+ winters. Spring opening goes from a multi-day project to a single afternoon.

Tested safe
Holds a child, a pet, and a winter of snow
Family-safe

A barrier between your pool and the people you love.

ASTM-certified to support thousands of pounds. Prevents accidental access by children, pets, and wildlife — peace of mind every single day of the off-season.

Cleaner spring open

Blocks leaves, branches, and debris all winter. Solid covers also block 100% of UV — preventing algae and dramatically cutting your spring opening cost.

Lower chemical costs

Blocking sunlight stops algae growth and slows chemical breakdown — fewer chemicals needed all winter and a much faster, cheaper opening in the spring.

Industry-leading warranty

Up to 25 years on premium mesh, 15 years on solid covers. Stainless steel hardware, double-overlapped seams, UV-resistant thread — built to last 8–10+ years.

Install it your way

Most customers DIY it — one person can typically handle a residential cover with the included installation tool. Have a handyman or contractor? We'll work with them directly too. Specialists on the phone either way.

Custom-cut

Built to fit any pool — not just rectangles.

Freeform, kidney, L-shape, Grecian, Roman, raised walls, spillover spas, slides, and water features. Brass deck anchors retract flush when not in use.

Our Custom Safety Covers

Compare our four PoolTux safety cover tiers.

PoolTux is Poolcorp's exclusive custom cover brand — same fabric and construction as Latham, available factory-direct. Three mesh tiers, one solid. Compare side-by-side, then quote your pool.

PoolTux Commercial Mesh (Latham 9000MX) cover in Black/Grey
Max Shade Mesh
Commercial Mesh
PoolTux · Latham 9000MX equivalent
Black / Grey
Burst strength 890 PSI
Fabric weight 7.9 oz
Warranty 30 yr · 5 full
Drainage Self-draining

Strongest mesh we sell — 485 lb tensile, 890 PSI burst. Built for extreme weather and heavy snow loads. Commercial-grade woven mesh material.

PoolTux King Mesh (Latham 7000MS) color swatches
High Shade Mesh
King Mesh
PoolTux · Latham 7000MS equivalent
Green · Blue · Tan · Grey
Sunlight blocked 99%
Fabric weight 7 oz
Warranty 20 yr · 5 full
Drainage Self-draining

Tight commercial weave blocks 99% of UV — pool stays much cleaner all winter, fewer chemicals in the spring. Still drains rainwater through.

PoolTux Royal Mesh (Latham 5000M) color swatches
Standard Mesh
Royal Mesh
PoolTux · Latham 5000M equivalent
Green · Blue · Tan · Grey
Sunlight blocked 91%
Fabric weight 4.5 oz
Warranty 15 yr · 3 full
Drainage Self-draining

Our best-selling mesh. Self-drains rain and snow, blocks 91% of sunlight to inhibit algae, and lightweight enough for a one-person install.

PoolTux Emperor Solid (Latham 1000V) color swatches
Premium Solid
Emperor Solid
PoolTux · Latham 1000V equivalent
Green · Blue · Tan · Grey
Sunlight blocked 100%
Fabric weight 12 oz
Warranty 20 yr · 5 full
Drainage Drain panel or pump

12 oz PVC-laminated solid. Total barrier to sunlight, dirt, debris, and water — pool opens nearly clean. Standard build includes a center drain panel; available with a cover pump instead.

Use the estimator below to price any tier for your exact pool · all PoolTux covers ship free.
Loop-Loc, GLI, and Merlin equivalents also available — ask a specialist when you quote.

Ballpark Estimate

What should a cover for my pool cost?

Give us your pool shape and dimensions — we'll show a realistic price range by tier. Final quote depends on your exact pool features, anchor count, and options, but this gets you in the right ballpark.

L-shapes, kidneys, and freeform pools require a tighter 3×3 anchor grid — they price higher than rectangles.

Cover size needed 20 × 32 · 640 sqft
Cover extends 12" past each pool edge to anchor to your deck
Ballpark estimate only. Shape adders for a step, Grecian, or Roman end are baked in; overlap is automatic (12"–18" depending on size). Final price still depends on deck type, anchor count, raised walls, and spa features — add ~$700+ for a raised spa. Your full quote shows exact options.
All PoolTux Safety Covers Ship Free
Estimated price range
$1,150 – $1,665
Across all four PoolTux tiers · delivered price
Get a Complete Quote

Free quote. No pressure. We respond within one business day.

Engineered Construction

Built once. Built right.

Every piece — from the stitching to the springs to the deck anchors — is engineered to outlast 8–10+ winters of UV, weight, and weather.

Stainless steel hardware

Single-coil springs with low-profile D-rings, all-stainless construction, and brass deck anchors that retract flush when the cover is off.

Reinforced seams & edges

Interlocked, double-overlapped seams. Double Decker edge — hemmed and reinforced for fray resistance. Box-stitch reinforcement at every stress point with UV-resistant thread.

Built for any pool feature

Reduced Standard Top Track Systems accommodate raised walls, water features, spas, slides, rocks, and auto-cover housings without compromising the fit.

Coping anti-rub strips

Built-in protection prevents the cover from scuffing your deck or coping — critical for travertine, brick, and other premium decks.

How It Works

Two ways to get a perfect-fit cover.

Whether you're starting fresh or replacing an existing cover, we make sure the next one fits the first time.

PoolZoom custom safety cover measuring guide — front page DIY-Proven Guide
New install

First time covering your pool

We've spent years dialing in our measuring guide so a first-timer can get it right on the first try — with clear diagrams for every pool shape and feature. Download, measure, send it back. That's it.

  • Illustrated for every shape — rectangle, Grecian, Roman, L-shape, freeform, raised walls, spas, and water features all covered.
  • Walks you through every measurement — A–Z measuring points, A-B diagonal, coping overhang, deck type. Nothing assumed.
  • Check-off checklist — you'll know exactly what we need before you send it. No back-and-forth.
  • We catch issues before manufacturing — every form is hand-reviewed by a specialist before production begins.
Stuck on a measurement? Our cover specialists have walked thousands of first-time customers through this. Call (888) 756-9666 Mon–Fri 8–8 CT — we'll stay on the phone with you, diagram-in-hand, until every field is right.
Download Measuring Guide (PDF)
PoolZoom safety cover recovery box with prepaid return label Prepaid Label Included
Replacement — fastest path

Replacing an existing safety cover

Already have a safety cover that needs replacing? Your old cover is the most accurate template we could ask for. No remeasuring, no guesswork, no trips back and forth. Just tell us you're replacing, and we handle the rest.

  • We ship a box to you — complete with a prepaid UPS return label. No boxing supplies to buy, no shipping to figure out.
  • You pack up your old cover — fold it, put it in the box, drop it at any UPS location (or schedule a pickup).
  • Factory uses it as the exact pattern — your new cover is cut to match the old one. Every seam, strap, and anchor point lands in the same spot.
  • New cover ships straight to you — typically inside 2 weeks of the factory receiving your old one.
The fastest, most accurate way to replace a cover. Zero measurement risk — we've shipped thousands of replacements this way and the fit is guaranteed to match the original.
Request a Free Quote

Tell us about your pool. A specialist will reach out.

Answer a few quick questions and one of our cover specialists will follow up within one business day with a quote, options, and next steps. No pressure, no spam.

Prefer to talk first?
Call us at (888) 756-9666
Mon–Fri 8am–8pm CT · Sat 8am–4pm CT
Already have a measuring form filled out?
Send it over — ours, Loop-Loc, Latham, GLI, Merlin, or any other brand’s measuring form. Email to [email protected] and we’ll quote it directly.

Rough numbers are fine — we'll walk through precise measurements together.

We respond within one business day. By submitting, you agree to be contacted by a PoolZoom cover specialist.

Why PoolZoom

Factory-direct pricing. Expert specialists. Install it your way.

For over two decades, we've helped thousands of homeowners get factory-direct pricing on custom safety covers — saving thousands versus a full-service dealer. Most DIY the install with a cover specialist on the phone; if you've got a handyman or contractor, we work with them too.

Save thousands, factory-direct

Cut the dealer markup. Same custom-cut cover, same full manufacturer warranty — typically $1,000–$3,000+ less than buying through a full-service installer.

Install it your way

DIY the whole thing with a specialist on the phone — most homeowners do. Or bring in your own handyman or contractor and we'll coordinate directly with them. Either path, we make sure it fits and installs correctly.

Specialists every step, forever

Real cover experts from first call to install day — and any warranty question five years from now. Same company, same people, same phone number. Not a script reader.

20+
Years of experience
1,000+
Safety covers sold
25 yr
Max warranty offered
4.6
Across 600+ verified reviews
Family-owned · Based in San Antonio, TX · Shipping nationwide
FAQ

Custom safety pool cover questions, answered.

How much does a custom safety cover cost?+
Most residential custom safety covers fall between $1,150 (a small rectangle, entry-tier Royal Mesh) and $3,700 (a larger pool in premium Commercial Mesh). Freeform and L-shape pools price a bit higher because they require a tighter 3×3 anchor grid. All covers ship free — no freight surprises. Use the estimator above to see your pool's ballpark, then a specialist will give you a firm number once we have your full pool details.
Mesh vs. solid — which one should I get?+
Mesh is the lower-maintenance choice — rain and melted snow drain right through into the pool, so there's nothing pooling on top to remove. Solid blocks 100% of sunlight, which means no algae growth and the fastest possible spring opening. If you live somewhere with heavy rainfall or want maximum chemistry control, solid is worth the upgrade. If you want set-it-and-forget-it, mesh is the right call.
Do you work with non-rectangular pools?+
Yes — that's actually our specialty. Custom safety covers are cut to your pool's exact shape: freeform, kidney, L-shape, Roman, Grecian, lazy-L, raised walls, spillover spas, water features, slides, rocks, and even existing auto-cover tracks. If your pool isn't a perfect rectangle, a custom cover is the only cover that will fit right.
How long does manufacturing take?+
Custom safety covers typically ship within 2–3 weeks of approval. Replacement covers (where we already have your pattern) can ship faster — often inside 2 weeks. Plan ahead if you're trying to cover the pool by a specific date.
I have an old cover. Can you just match it?+
Yes — and this is the fastest, most accurate way to get a replacement. We'll ship you a box with a prepaid return label. Send your old cover back, and the factory uses it as the exact pattern for your new one. No re-measuring required and no fit issues.
Do I measure my own pool and install it myself?+
Most customers do — our measuring guide and cover specialists make it painless. Call us and we'll walk every dimension with you over the phone. Prefer to have a handyman or contractor handle it? Loop them in on the call and we'll work directly with them too.
What's the warranty?+
Mesh covers carry 15–25 year prorated warranties depending on tier. Solid covers carry 15-year warranties (3-year full coverage, 12-year prorated). All hardware is warranted separately. We help you file claims if anything ever comes up.
Can a safety cover support an adult or pet?+
ASTM-certified safety covers are engineered to hold thousands of pounds — well above the weight of a child or large dog. They're not designed as a walking surface, but they meet rigorous safety standards specifically to prevent accidental drowning incidents.

More questions? Submit the form above or call us — we'd rather answer them on the phone.

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