DB Trimax · Inground Pool Kits

A True Inground Pool, Built to Last

American-made steel walls, flat bottom or deep end options, and your choice of step and liner, in one complete kit.

  • 5 sizes, 12′ × 24′ to 20′ × 40′
  • 42″ steel walls
  • Flat bottom or deep end options
  • Made in the USA
  • Ships in 7–10 business days

Built for Beauty, Engineered for Performance

  • American-Made Components

    Steel wall panels made in the USA for strength, reliability and long-term durability.

  • Flat Bottom or Deep End

    A 6′ or 8′ deep end hopper for swimming and fun, or a 3′-4″ flat bottom if you'd rather.

  • Premium Vinyl Liners

    14 patterns, made with film that meets or exceeds CFFA certification standards.

  • Multiple Step Options

    Liner-covered steel steps or a fiberglass step, for comfort and a seamless look.

  • A Complete Kit

    Walls, coping, liner, step, handrail, ladder, rope kit and the skimmer, drains and returns, in one order.

  • Install Your Way

    Made for DIY installation. Many DIYers hire out the excavation and the concrete footer, and do the rest themselves.

Step Options

Five ways into your pool. Every kit also includes a handrail and a deep end ladder.

  • Full Width Step

    Steel, covered by your liner

  • Full Width Step with 6′ Sunledge

    Steel, covered by your liner

  • Corner Step with Full Width Bench

    Steel, covered by your liner

  • 8′ Fiberglass Bullnose Step

    White, blue or grey

  • 8′ Fiberglass Cantilever Step

    White, blue or grey

What’s Included

Every DB Trimax kit comes with the pool and everything it needs to hold water, ready for your deck.

In every kit

  • 42″ steel wall structure, bracing and hardware
  • Coping: CP2 Bullnose or Flat Track Cantilever
  • Vinyl liner in your choice of pattern
  • Your step
  • Handrail and deep end ladder
  • Rope kit
  • 1 skimmer, 2 main drains and 3 returns (or 2 skimmers, with or without main drains)
  • Safety Packet with No Diving and other warning signs

Optional equipment

  • Pump & sand filter: single speed or variable speed
  • Inline chlorinator
  • Flex plumbing kit
  • LED pool light

Installation isn’t included. Many DIYers hire out the excavation and the concrete footer.

Choose Your Liner

Pick from 14 vinyl liner patterns when you build your pool.

  • Evening Star
  • Agra
  • Apollo
  • Barcelona
  • Brilliant Blue
  • Catalina
  • Del Caribe
  • Midas
  • Mosaic Wave
  • Pedra Fe
  • Ravenna
  • Riptide
  • Sapphire
  • Sparkling Seas

Is DB Trimax Right for You?

A great fit if you want…

  • A true inground pool with a deep end: a 6′ or 8′ deep hopper, or a flat bottom
  • A classic rectangle, from 12′ × 24′ to 20′ × 40′
  • Liner-covered steps or a fiberglass step, with a handrail and ladder included
  • To install it yourself, or with your own contractor

Want something different? There’s a Doughboy for that.

  • Partly above ground, or another shape? The Hydrosphere Series installs from 24″ semi-inground to fully inground, in Rectangle, Oval, Grecian, Freeform and Round shapes.
  • A fully above-ground pool? Visit doughboypools.com.

DB Trimax Questions

How deep are DB Trimax pools?

Every kit starts with a 3′-4″ shallow end. The 12′ × 24′ and 14′ × 28′ go to a 6′ deep end hopper; the 16′ × 32′, 18′ × 36′ and 20′ × 40′ go to 8′ (the 16′ × 32′ with the Full Width Step with 6′ Sunledge is 6′ deep, to fit the step). You can also choose a 3′-4″ flat bottom.

What comes in a kit?

The 42″ steel wall structure, coping, a vinyl liner in your pattern, your step, a handrail, a deep end ladder, a rope kit, 1 skimmer, 2 main drains and 3 returns. You can change the skimmer, main drain and return kit, and add a pump and filter, chlorinator, plumbing kit or LED light.

Which step should I choose?

The Full Width Step, the Full Width Step with 6′ Sunledge and the Corner Step with Full Width Bench are steel steps covered by your liner. The 8′ fiberglass step comes in Bullnose or Cantilever, in white, blue or grey. Each size and step has its own spec sheet.

Which coping should I choose?

CP2 Bullnose coping (white or grey) is for a poured concrete deck. Flat Track Cantilever coping is for a cantilevered concrete edge, pavers or stone. With the 8′ Cantilever fiberglass step, the coping is Flat Track Cantilever.

How long does shipping take?

DB Trimax kits ship within 7–10 business days.

Can I install it myself?

Yes. DB Trimax kits are made for DIY installation. Many DIYers hire out the excavation and the concrete footer, and handle the rest themselves. Installation isn’t included in the price of the kit.

Can a dealer install it?

A very select few participating Doughboy dealers install DB Trimax pools. Email us and we’ll check whether there’s one near you.

Do I need a permit or a fence?

Yes. Permits and fencing are always required for inground swimming pools: check your local code requirements and permitting office. Every DB Trimax pool ships with a Safety Packet, and the No Diving and other warning signs must be installed as the instructions show. See our pool safety guidelines.

DB Trimax or Hydrosphere: what’s the difference?

DB Trimax is a true inground pool with 42″ steel walls and a deep end, in a rectangle. The Hydrosphere Series has 52″ walls and a flat bottom, installs anywhere from 24″ semi-inground to fully inground, and comes in five shapes.

Ready to design your DB Trimax pool?

Choose your size, then your step, coping, depth and liner. The price updates as you go.

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