yrqrm0, We got our acid wash yesterday and started the fill up! This morning we woke up and the bottom two steps were covered..and you're right those pendants look wonderful under water! I can't wait to go home (at work) and see it in the sun! I am so excited. Thank you again so much! gongoras, If you look on pebble tec's website...they have other options and shapes too. Look under 'products' then 'finishing touches tile collection'. That is where my PB lead me to look. Maybe you will find something that you are looking for there. Good luck to you! ~ Stayc

"...steps across the entire shallow end. " My Better Half and I have argued by what you mean. Forgive me Heidi for our unfamiliarity with standard pool configurations if indeed there is such but by actual count there are 42 permutations and combinations of geometry that would satisfy your description. I said you mean just 2 or 3 narrow steps hugging the wall clear around the entire shallow end but she says there's no such thing or if there is nobody does it Or you could mean steps clear across the bottom, extending (a) lengthwise so that the lowest point is in the middle or (b) across, with the deepest point presumably at the top of the deep end. Naturally the number of such steps would depend upon their width, which (c) could even be different for successive depths We have a 15 x 40 with three narrow steps at the end, the top and bottom steps shorter while the middle goes clear across matching its slight curvature. We often have guests with kids and this method seems perfectly satisfactory The projected expense seems puzzling if not outrageous. In our case the steps are built into the fiberglass wall so cost nothing Again Heidi forgive us for our ignorance in this realm but surely others closer to the problem will better respond

They look perfect to me. IIRC, you need a minimum of 7.5 ft. for lane width, so you're good there. The actual length of your steps is a matter of preference. I think if you have more than 4 or 5 people hanging out there, 12' is perfect.

Great use for the pool ladder. I just took one out of my kitty kennel I had shelves on it for them. I do not need it for that now as I changed the kennel and added more real furniture. But I robbed the shelves as building material. LOL. I also have the blue steps but missing the feet. Right now it is just sitting in the dog yard and I hope he does not try to use it to climb out. LOL I need to come up with a good use for it. I like your plant shelves.