How pool finishes shape robot cleaning
How your pool surface treats a robot cleaner
Vinyl, fibreglass, plaster, pebble and tile all feel different to a robot cleaner. These pages explain how each finish affects grip, wear and marks, and what makers' manuals say about it.
For pool owners who want to understand their finish before they run a robot on it.
All the surface guides
Why the pool surface matters to a robot cleanerDoes my pool's finish change how a robot grips, climbs and cleans? A plain look at tracks, brushes and suction on smooth and rough surfaces.- Robot cleaners on vinyl liner poolsWhat makers say about using a robot cleaner on a vinyl liner, and what can mark, wear or puncture it, from brushes to seams and fittings.
Robot cleaners on fibreglass poolsIs a robot safe for the gel coat? What makers say about smooth fibreglass, scratches and suction contact.- Robot cleaners on plaster and concrete poolsHow a rough plaster or concrete finish affects a robot's tracks and brushes, what makers say about wall climbing, and what they say about wear.
- Robot cleaners on pebble and aggregate finishesCan a robot work on a textured pebble finish? What makers say about tracks, brushes and fine debris, and what owners should check in the manual.
Tile lines and waterline surfaces: what a robot can reachWhy a robot leaves a band at the waterline, how tile, grout and coping come into it, and what makers say about wall grip and waterline cleaning.- How to find out what your pool surface isNot sure what your pool is lined or finished with? Where to look for a coping track, gel coat or plaster, and why the shell and the surface can differ.