--- product_id: 97818925 title: "Pool Mate 18 x 40 ft Classic Blue Winter Pool Cover for Inground Pools, 5 ft Overlap (23 x 45 ft Cover Size), Solid 8 x 8 Scrim, 2.36 oz/yd2, 10-Year Warranty, Style: 351840RPM" brand: "pool mate" price: "NZ$405" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/97818925-pool-mate-18-x-40-ft-classic-blue-winter-pool store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # 8x8 Scrim Durability 2.36 oz/yd² Heavyweight 10-Year Warranty Pool Mate 18 x 40 ft Classic Blue Winter Pool Cover for Inground Pools, 5 ft Overlap (23 x 45 ft Cover Size), Solid 8 x 8 Scrim, 2.36 oz/yd2, 10-Year Warranty, Style: 351840RPM **Brand:** pool mate **Price:** NZ$405 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ❄️ Winter-proof your pool with the cover that means business! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pool Mate 18 x 40 ft Classic Blue Winter Pool Cover for Inground Pools, 5 ft Overlap (23 x 45 ft Cover Size), Solid 8 x 8 Scrim, 2.36 oz/yd2, 10-Year Warranty, Style: 351840RPM by pool mate - **How much does it cost?** NZ$405 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/97818925-pool-mate-18-x-40-ft-classic-blue-winter-pool) ## Best For - pool mate enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted pool mate brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Last a Decade:** Industry-leading 10-year warranty ensures your pool stays protected season after season. - • **Solid Waterproof Barrier:** Keeps snow, ice, and debris out—no water passes through, preserving your pool’s pristine condition. - • **Expert-Designed for Inground Pools:** Trusted by pool pros since 1999, engineered specifically for 18 x 40 ft pools with smart water weight loops. - • **Heavy-Duty Polyethylene Construction:** 18% heavier than industry standard for unmatched durability against winter’s harshest elements. - • **Effortless Installation with 5 ft Overlap:** More than double the overlap of competitors means a stress-free, perfect fit every time. ## Overview The Pool Mate Classic Blue Winter Pool Cover is a premium, solid polyethylene cover designed for 18 x 40 ft inground pools. Featuring a 5-foot overlap for easy installation, a robust 8x8 scrim weave, and a heavyweight 2.36 oz/yd² material, it offers superior durability and protection. Backed by a 10-year warranty, this cover prevents water penetration and shields your pool from snow, ice, and debris throughout the off-season. ## Description The Pool Mate Heavy-Duty Blue Winter Pool Cover will protect your pool from winter elements. This is a solid winter pool cover that will not allow water to pass through its material. The Pool Mate Heavy-Duty Blue Winter Pool Covers is constructed of heavy-duty polyethylene. All seams are heat sealed for better performance. The blue topside of this pool cover is coated to prevent UV damage. Please order by your pool size, as the overlap goes beyond the pool size listed. This cover includes a five-foot overlap. Please order a larger size cover if you have steps (or any other irregularity) protruding from your pool. Water tube loops are placed around the perimeter of the pool cover. Water tubes sold separately. Only water tubes should be used to install this pool cover. No other method of installation is recommended. This cover should be able to comfortably float on the pool water without excessive stress. This cover is not meant to be used as a debris cover during the swimming season. This winter pool cover is intended to be used during the off-season.. ## Features - Classic winter pool cover for 18 x 40 ft. in-ground pools. This pool cover has a 5 foot overlap, which is the material included beyond the pool size, making this pool cover easier to install. Since 1999 Pool Mate has been offering the best pool covers for pool owners. This cover has more than twice as much overlap as other brands, making it the easiest pool cover to install. Including overlap, the cover size is: 23 x 45 feet. - This Classic pool cover is constructed with classic polyethylene that weighs 2.36 ounces per square yard (80 grams per square meter). The material is woven with a 8 x 8 scrim. Scrim is the number of threads per square inch. Material weight and scrim are the best indicators of the overall durability and expected longevity of your pool cover. - With over 25 years of experience, Pool Mate has designed this Classic winter pool cover with an exceptional focus on quality for this season and years to come. Constructed 18% heavier than industry standard. Backed by a 10-Year Warranty that is the best in the industry. We are real swimming pool experts that are here to help with all of your swimming pool needs. - This is a solid winter pool cover that will not allow water to pass through. Pool Mate has been providing better pool products since 1999. This season choose to close your pool with Pool Mate. - This pool cover will protect your pool from winter elements throughout the offseason. Designed for superior protection against snow and ice. - Cover should be able to float loosely on the water, consider going up a pool size if you have steps or a buddy seat. - Using vinyl water weights around the perimeter of the pool cover is the only method of installation we recommend. - We do not recommend having excess cover material on your deck. Fold excess materials under water weights. Where cover may be exposed to corners or decking please pad the cover with material from an old cover or another soft material. - Includes loops for water weights. - Water weights sold separately. ## Product Details - **Size:** 23' x 45' (Rectangular) - **Color:** Blue - **Material:** Polyethylene (PE) - **Brand:** Pool Mate - **Style:** Classic ## Images ![Pool Mate 18 x 40 ft Classic Blue Winter Pool Cover for Inground Pools, 5 ft Overlap (23 x 45 ft Cover Size), Solid 8 x 8 Scrim, 2.36 oz/yd2, 10-Year Warranty, Style: 351840RPM - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61LKLyWMzqL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: I have a 15'x30' unground pool it says there's a 5'overlap. So if I order 15x30 will it be 5' larger as in the overlap stated ?** A: The size on the box is the size of the cover. I ordered a 30x50 tp cover my 20x40 pool. **Q: Will stay above water with water tubes pulled tight** A: It is supposed to lie on the water not above it, I used it last winter and it worked great **Q: is 5 foot overlap in addition to advertized size?** A: Yes, our steps are on the side instead of the end of the pool and there is plenty of overlap **Q: will water flow through it?** A: Water did not flow through it. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Crystal Clear Spring Opening After First Winter *by T***Q on May 13, 2020* For 23 years we had an expensive mesh cover for our inground pool, complete with a strap system that went into the concrete. It was a top of the line cover that degraded over time. But even when it was in decent shape my pool was ALWAYS DIRTY in the spring, filthy dirty in fact! It would take two weeks to clean and filter that pool, TONS of chemicals to get it balanced, etc. I would have to take out the filter grids a couple of times and clean them of the filth and algae. It was nuts.Last year my husband finally talked me into throwing that old cover out and we bought this pool cover because economically we didn't have the funds to buy a system similar to our old expensive one. THANK GOODNESS we didn't waste the money!! This cover system is PERFECT!!! We opened the pool today after the first winter with this cover and we were shocked - literally shocked!! The pool water was picture perfect, just like it was the day we closed it. We literally could swim in it today. It's mind blowing.Don't hesitate to buy this cover. It lasted through the winter just fine. We bought a submersible pump that we used to remove any water from the top of the cover whenever it built up over the winter, and that was simple as well. This cover saved me more time and money and effort than I can adequately explain. GREAT value. Thank you! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good cover *by R*** on September 16, 2024* The cover is good but it’s not folded for easy installation I had to unfold in the driveway before covering pool ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sturdy and cheap *by M***T on December 24, 2018* On my second winter with this cover and it still remains unbroken, seals my pool away from the elements and saves me so much work. I shock pool and circulate right before putting cover on for the winter. When I pulled this thing off last year the pool was crystal clear underneath exactly as I left it. You do need a submersible pump or some method to drain the water off the top of this thing when you are ready to pull it off. Also need water weights to hold the sides down. While it is not required I definitely recommend a leaf net to go on top of this guy, otherwise at the end of the winter when you go to pull this cover off you are going to be fighting with about 300lbs of wet leaves with no real way to separate them from the water without getting it all in the pool. I learned the hard way last summer! ## Frequently Bought Together - Pool Mate 351840RPM Winter Pool Cover, Heavy-Duty Blue, 18 x 40 ft Inground Pools - Blue Wave 8-ft Double Water Tube for Winter Pool Cover - 5 Pack --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/97818925-pool-mate-18-x-40-ft-classic-blue-winter-pool](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/97818925-pool-mate-18-x-40-ft-classic-blue-winter-pool) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*