Choose by use, finish and detail—not thickness alone.
The correct membrane is coordinated around the pool environment, substrate, traffic, slip-resistance requirements, exposure, geometry and desired appearance. This guide establishes the conversation; final products are confirmed in the project proposal and submittal package.
Product families
A clearer way to compare the options.
SystemThicknessSurfaceTypical fit
Standard reinforced
ALKORPLAN 2000
1.5 mm · ≈60 mil
Lacquered solid color
Commercial and residential pool interiors where a clean, uniform finish is specified.
Single-color reinforced laminate
Protective lacquer on the exposed surface
Coordinate matching non-slip material where required
Printed reinforced
ALKORPLAN 3000
1.5 mm · ≈60 mil
Double-lacquered printed surface
Pools where the waterproofing system also needs a patterned architectural finish.
Printed decorative selections
Field-welded reinforced construction
Final pattern selected during submittals
Commercial-grade reinforced
RELIEF
1.8 mm · ≈70 mil
Textured, lacquered and slip-resistant
Commercial aquatic environments and detailed areas requiring a heavier textured interior finish.
Commercial-grade membrane class
Certified slip-resistant surface
Detail compatibility confirmed by location
Premium reinforced collections
TOUCH · VOGUE · CERAMICS EVOLVE
2.0 mm · ≈80 mil
Textured architectural surfaces
Design-forward pools, hospitality environments and specialty areas where material depth and finish matter.
Premium texture and visual depth
Selected anti-slip applications
Manufacturer coverage varies by collection
Selection criteria
What Ferguson Aquatics reviews before recommending a system.
01
Facility and bather use
Municipal, hospitality, rehabilitation, competitive and residential environments place different demands on the surface.
02
Substrate and existing finish
Concrete, plaster, paint, tile and existing membranes require different preparation and transition planning.
03
Slip-resistant zones
Steps, benches, ramps, beach entries, coping and deck areas are reviewed separately from vertical walls and pool floors.
04
Geometry and penetrations
Gutters, drains, returns, rails, targets and specialty fittings drive the detailing package.
05
Exposure and appearance
Indoor or outdoor exposure, water color, pattern, texture and surrounding architecture inform the finish selection.
Project documentation
Selection becomes a written system.
Final membrane, color, texture, accessory materials and detail requirements should be recorded in the proposal or submittal—not left as a verbal field decision.