How to hide skimmer cover

[joesandy1822]

My particular skimmer did not come with a "fake rock" lid. How can I hide the lid without making it hard to get into for cleaning?

Thanks for any suggestions!

Sandy

 

[addy1]

My lid was white, pool skimmer, I just took spray paint for plastic, sprayed it a combo of brown and black, don't even notice it.

 

[sissy]

why not get a potted plant something like those trailing ones it would hide it and give a splash of color

 

[gardengirl]

I built a little dock from cedar that covered it. I made it with hinges so I can lift it up to clean.

 

[fishin4cars]

I've tossed around a few ideas for mine as well and nothing really appeals to me yet. I would love to hear more ideas as well. Mine skimmer covers are huge, 30" x 36" and not flat topped, they have a series of vertical and horizontal ridges that help make the lid more sturdy and even if painted they would still show through.

 

[HTH]

Sculpt fake rocks with spray foam then paint them for looks and UV protect the foam.

 

[joesandy1822]

I built a little dock from cedar that covered it. I made it with hinges so I can lift it up to clean.

That is VERY creative and cute! Thanks for sharing.

 

[joesandy1822]

Sculpt fake rocks with spray foam then paint them for looks and UV protect the foam.

That is SO funny! I just bought 2 cans of "Great Stuff" today at Lowe's to do this with. I hope I can get the rocks to look halfway natural. Have you tried it? I'm wondering if, once the stuff starts setting, I could mold it like playdough without it sticking to my hands. I guess I'll soon find out. It's on my agenda for tomorrow, although after having seen that little dock that gardengirl shared (above), I'm having second thoughts.

Thanks!

 

[gardengirl]

My late father-n-law had some leftover cedar planks and they are so special to look at everyday. I recovered my little bridge with some of the planks.

 

[HTH]

That is SO funny! I just bought 2 cans of "Great Stuff" today at Lowe's to do this with. I hope I can get the rocks to look halfway natural. Have you tried it? I'm wondering if, once the stuff starts setting, I could mold it like playdough without it sticking to my hands. I guess I'll soon find out. It's on my agenda for tomorrow, although after having seen that little dock that gardengirl shared (above), I'm having second thoughts.

Thanks!

I have not done it but others have. It is a polyurethane so I expect it to stick like crazy.