Replaced 10 year old worn out dis colored vinyl liner with 28 mm new for our 30 year old kidney shaped pool with paradise bottom. Total estimate given as max, but ended up with What is the most cost effective way to replace the water if needed.
Bought a Foxx pool in First liner lasted 10 years, maybe. I replaced it myself I was young. Thought I got a thick liner and it lasted about 10 years. Got another replacement liner, thickest I could get. It lasted until now when the pool lost 4' of water overnight and keeps dropping. I think the pool cleaner mustg have rubbed a hole near the drain Looks like I'm about to replace it for the last time with the thickest I can get.
I'm 67 and it isn't that hard, just gonna be painful after it's over. A vinyl liner swimming pool has the interior lined with what is basically a vinyl bag that holds the water without leaking. Edwards Pools in Ohio provides an overview of vinyl liner in-ground pools[ 1 ] and above ground pools[ 2 ]. Typical costs:. Vinyl pool liners can mimic the look of pebbles, mosaic tiles or other textures. Replacing an in-ground vinyl pool liner typically takes less than a full day.
How long it takes to refill the pool depends on the water source; in arid regions the pool owner may have water trucked in, so the pool is refilled by the next day. The thickness is measured at the highest points, which is why the thickness of embossed liners can be misleading.
When it comes to the color and design of your new liner, you will have dozens if not hundreds of options to choose from. In fact, vinyl liner pools by far have the most color options out of all the inground swimming pools, aside from tile which can be applied to concrete pools.
Once you have your new pool liner ready, these are the installation steps that you would likely follow:. Step 1: Shut down your swimming pool.
This means turning off lights, timers, and your pump and filter system. Step 2: Drain the pool. Pro tip: we strongly advise that you get help for this.
There is more than one wrong way to drain your pool and we don't want your system to get damaged or have your pool pop out of the ground. Step 3: Remove the liner, faceplates, and gaskets.
A utility knife is all you need to cut the liner from the pool. Step 4: Remove the liner from the track, but be careful not to crack the track as you work. Step 5: Examine your pool walls and floor for cracks, corrosion, and any other defects that need fixing before moving onto the next step. Step 6: Fix all of the cracks and damaged areas as necessary. Step 7: Sweep and clean the bottom of the pool.
Make sure all dirt and debris are cleared before installing the liner. Step 8: Install the liner foam onto the walls with spray-on adhesive optional. Foam comes in a roll and is often used with metal wall panels to add an additional layer of protection. Tell them you already have a liner, and just want it installed.
A knowledgeable handyman could also do the job, or other general service company, if you are in an area with many aboveground pools. In some parts of the country it can be hard to find an abg pool service company.
Hello just checking to see what size of a overlap pool liner I can get. This is for making a Koi pond not a pool seems this will be cheaper then buying a liner for a Koi pond.
Hello — Koi ponds can be made from gunite, fiberglass or plastic shells. EPDM rubber I believe is safe for koi fish, but PVC vinyl has resins and plasticizers that may harm the fish or cause babies to have fins growing out of their foreheads, who knows? Can I line a pool that currently does not have a liner? I have a 30 yr old Hallmark pool, it has a concrete bottom and fiberglass sides. If so, how would I install it? Most professionals will offer to install your liner as part of a package deal that includes labor and materials.
Reasons vary as to why you might need to replace the liner instead of just having a patch job done — but, in any case, be sure to check your liner regularly to ensure you don't lose too much water or cause additional damage.
As the liner gets older, it can lose elasticity. The sun and weather as well as chemicals also damage the liner, causing it to wear down. Eventually, its color fades, and the liner can no longer support the weight of the water. The vinyl liner of a pool acts as a protective cover and, if installed incorrectly, it does not touch the ground and pool walls.
This can damage the liner and cause rips. Vinyl liners are soft and they can easily be cut by sharp objects. These cuts are nearly impossible to repair, necessitating that the whole liner be replaced.
If the wrong mixture of pool chemicals is used, the resulting imbalance can eat away at the liner faster, causing you to have to replace it sooner than you otherwise might. Some reasons for repairs and approximate costs to have them done include:.
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