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# Stair-Free Swimming Pools
The Beach Entry Fiberglass Pool Boasts a Gently Sloping Design

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-08-27 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiberglass-pool
References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/thursday-pools-receives-us-utility-patent-for-worlds-first-beach-entry-fiberglass-pool-designs-300907018.html) & [thursdaypools](https://thursdaypools.com/blog/pool-designs/sandal-beach-entry/)

Thursday Pools recently received a patent for its innovative Beach Entry Fiberglass Pool, which introduces a zero-entry fiberglass pool design. The two designs from Thursday Pools include the rectangular Grace and the freeform Sandal, both of which introduce a gradually sloping, non-skid entry that completely removes the need for stairs for entering and exiting the [swimming pool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waltham-forest-college).

Thanks to the shape of its design, the fiberglass pool naturally has a shallow area for kids to play and sunbathers to enjoy both the sun's rays and the refreshment of the water. According to Indiana-based Thursday Pools, many [fiberglass pool owners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-pool-monitoring) have been asking for this unique design feature for years and it is now setting itself apart as a manufacturer of true zero-entry fiberglass pool designs.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.1/10
- Popularity: 92% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Zero Entry Pools:** The Beach Entry Fiberglass Pool may inspire the creation and manufacturing of zero entry pools, particularly for families and seniors with mobility issues.
- **Non-slip Pool Design:** The non-skid entry design technology presents disruptive innovation opportunities for pool manufacturers that focus on safety and convenience for pool-goers.
- **Family-oriented Pool Shapes:** The new shapes of the Beach Entry Fiberglass Pool, Grace and Sandal, show potential for manufacturers to create new fun and family-oriented pool shapes that cater to customers' lifestyle and tastes.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Pool Manufacturing Industry:** The industry can potentially benefit from the demand for creative and functional pool designs that cater to people's different preferences and needs.
- **Real Estate Industry:** The renewable license that the company owns for the plastic mold technology of Thursday Pools can introduce a new selling point for the real estate industry, particularly home builders, contractors and realtors.
- **Tourism and Hospitality Industry:** Hotel, resort, and other leisure businesses that prioritize customer satisfaction and safety can benefit from using the Beach Entry Fiberglass Pool design as a feature for their pool services.

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