Turning a Raised Pool Deck Into a Playhouse

RE: Turning a Raised Pool Deck Into a Playhouse Post By jean (Guest Post) (02/01/2007) Depending on how high the platform is, could she play under it? Our old pool platform has a tarp over it, covering three sides. The dogs use it for shade, and my granddaughter used to play under it when she was younger. I put a piece of old carpet under it for her. RE: Turning a Raised Pool Deck Into a Playhouse Post by nancyec (30) | (02/01/2007) Contact Jean, I'm trying to come up with shading ideas as well. I'm in Florida so I definitely need shade for them but there's also that pesky issue of hurricanes so I need something that I can take down. I think there are some bamboo shades in the attic left from the previous home owners. I might be able to use that for the sunny side. Now I need to figure out something for a cover. Maybe an umbrella or some type of removable awning. I'm looking for a fairly inexpensive solution. I had an idea last night to paint the deck flooring to look like it has a throw rug on it. RE: Turning a Raised Pool Deck Into a Playhouse Post By jean (Guest Post) (02/01/2007) Don't forget shade if it is in a sunny area. A standing umbrella, dining canopy or some other way of shading it should be considered.