Pool Liner Replacement

If your swimming pool features a vinyl pool liner, there will come a time when it will need to be replaced. Even the most durable and high-quality liner will degrade over time, as exposure to ultraviolet rays and harsh pool chemicals negatively affect their structural integrity.

When it’s time to replace your pool liner, you may be surprised by the wide array of options available on today’s commercial market. Professional swimming pool technicians will custom-order your new liner to fit the unique dimensions of your pool. From an aesthetic standpoint, you’ll find that you can dramatically change the visual impact of your pool with a new liner. Mosaics and interesting pattern prints bring a new dimension to your existing swimming pool. Even if your existing liner is in serviceable condition, you can give your entire pool area a major face lift by springing for a new liner to spruce things up a bit.

Replacing your pool liner will require measurement and evaluation by a professional swimming pool repair technician, as will installation. While a vinyl pool liner is unlikely to tear or be punctured after it’s installed, it can be damaged during the installation process if it’s improperly handled. Rather than tackling the big job of measuring for and installing a new pool liner on your own, contact a reputable and established technician in your area to ensure proper installation the first time.

By working with a professional, you may also find that your liner can be patched for extended use, thus putting off the necessity of replacing the entire liner immediately. If you think your pool liner is in need of repair or replacement, work with a professional to determine the best and most efficient course of action.

Posted on behalf of Somar Pools

Getting a Pool Liner Replaced

Nobody likes having a leaky pool, and when your pool liner is damaged or needs replacing, it’s important that the pool repairs are handled immediately. Pool service professionals will be trained and know how to handle pool liner replacement.

The pool needs to be drained, and any decorations, lights, or other fixtures need to be removed. After the vinyl liner is removed, generally it gets cut into smaller pieces for portability, and so that they can be stored more easily for recycling.

The walls and floor of the pool should be examined for any signs of rest or discoloration. If the pool exterior has a sand floor, spotting signs of leaks is easy – just look for any discolored sand, or muddy spots. If concrete is used instead, it should be inspected for cracks, corrosion or other damage. Cracks can be fixed by being filled and smoothed.

A new liner is carried and put into place, but it should not be dragged across the surface of the pool’s bottom before being dropped into place. The skimmer holes are closed, and a vacuum is used that draws the liner down and creates a tight fit. Once a the liner is sealed, holes are cut for the drain. Now the pool can be filled – once several inches of water are in the shallow end of the pool, the liner’s vacuum is removed and the liner is resealed around the vacuum hole where the hose was used. The pool is filled with water from available garden hoses, and the skimmer holes are unblocked so that water can get in and allow the pumping system to be used again.