A liner underlay will provide some insulation and protection against any abrasions between the liner and the floor and wall. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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a liner block). JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser.
For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. The most effective way to position and secure the liner is to use an industrial wet and dry vacuum. 5.
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\u00a9 2022 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. Unibed is similar to the Hung method but can also be used for above-ground pools. If youre planning on installing the liner yourself you can save a tonne of money, but do bear in mind that hiring a professional can ensure its longevity. 
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Pull the vinyl up and place it back in the track (Be careful! A label signifying the position of the deep end will be attached to the liner. If you determine you need a new liner, you can purchase a new liner by assessing what type you need and measuring your pools length, width, and depth. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. Before you begin cutting out the return inlet fitting, the water level must be immediately below the fitting. 4. Leave about 5 inches (13cm) of the liner loose so that you can fit you shop vac hose inside the liner to seal it to the pool shell. 1. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. 6. Screw the eyeball housing assembly into position. 2. Before cutting out the surface skimmer fitting, ensure that the water level is directly below the skimmer extension throat to prevent any stretching from occurring around the fitting. Switch off the vacuum cleaner when the pool has been filled to a level of 150mm (6) above the shallow end floor. Remove anything that might damage the liner, such as stones, gravel and protruding pieces of cement. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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A swimming pool liner is a surface attached to the walls and floor of the pool. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 2,365 times. Closely examine the interior of the pool. 3.
Seal the joint between the rear edge of the linerlock and the top of the wall with a neat cement mix; this will reduce the possibility of air being drawn in between the linerlock and wall. Thicker liners are better at withstanding pH imbalances, which can be increased by the number of bathers. 
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\u00a9 2022 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. Over time, the liner track can open up due to factors like water pressure and the age of the liner. He is a Past President and currently serves as Secretary of the Pool and Hot Tub Council of Canada. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/a9\/Replace-a-Pool-Liner-Step-1.jpg\/v4-460px-Replace-a-Pool-Liner-Step-1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/a\/a9\/Replace-a-Pool-Liner-Step-1.jpg\/aid11575030-v4-728px-Replace-a-Pool-Liner-Step-1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"
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\u00a9 2022 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. Is It Time for a Pull? All Rights Reserved. Push with your thumb to ensure the liner bead is securely in the track. Youll reveal a pull when you fill your pool. 
9. Provided that the tension is equal across the pool, this will correct itself when the pool is filled. Last Updated: December 14, 2019 1.
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\u00a9 2022 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. The lip on the bead will no longer stay in the track by itself. 2. 
We love sharing great pool information and keeping our customers up to date on the latest events and happenings at Total Tech Pools. Once the pool is filled, you can add any chemicals you use to treat your pool, such as chlorine. If there are any creases from the floor seam to the top of the wall, turn the vacuum off and slide the liner along the linerlock to remove them.
Lighter coloured liners will enhance the clarity of the appearance of the water, but a darker colour liner will decrease the visibility of debris and absorb more heat from the sun. Starting at one of the corners in the shallow end, push the liner into the corner with your foot. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. 6.
Push the hose down so it is within 6 of the base of the wall. Approximately 450mm (18) from one of the deep end corners, lift a small length of the liner beading out of the linerlock track and carefully position the vacuum cleaner hose down behind the liner.
5. 2. Replacing your inground or above-ground pool liner yourself can save you thousands of dollars. 
10. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. There are three methods of attachment to choose from: - Hung - for most in-ground pools.- Unibead - for in and above-ground pools.- Overlap - common for awkward pool sizes.
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Privacy PolicyTerms of Use. 10. Remove the vacuum from behind the liner and secure the beading into the linerlock. Dark blue liners will also increase the appearance of depth in the pool. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. Prepare the liner underlay if necessary. Second, pump down and reseat the liner. If your pool is very large, it may take longer than 20 minutes to remove the air.
Once secure, carefully cut out the inner rectangle of the liner. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. If the liner is cut too soon, stretching may occur, which will create creases around the fitting. For best results, fill in holes with masonry sand that doesnt have pebbles in it. 4. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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\u00a9 2022 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. Once the liner pull is done, a liner lock or retainer strip will be needed to temporarily hold the liner in the track. 
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2. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. Then, you can remove the old liner and install the new liner so you can enjoy your clean, leak-free pool all summer long.
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\u00a9 2022 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. 7. At Total Tech, we are pool liner experts. We specialize in pool repairs, restorations & maintenance including liner replacement, openings & closings, equipment installation, leak detection and new pool builds. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. If you are replacing an old swimming pool liner, naturally, you will need to remove the old liner first.
5. The vacuum will draw the liner down the back of the walls to ensure an exact fit. In some cases, youll need to use scissors to cut off the j-hook or beading at the top, depending on how the unibead liner is designed. While overlap liners are generally the easiest to install, they do tend to slip into the water more easily than other types of above-ground liners. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. Ensure that the central plumbing of the swimming pool is turned off. 
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Swimming pool liners can come in different materials, including: - Cement- Vinyl- Tile- Gunite- Fiberglass. Using the above method, work your way around the pool, locking the beading track as you go. The first thing to consider when choosing the colour of your liner is that over time the colour will age. Unroll and unfold the liner across the length of the pool. 6. For a rectangular pool, measure across both the short and long sides in 2 places to ensure your measurements are accurate. Hung is the most common attachment method used for inground pools. Vinyl inground pools are generally less expensive than fiberglass, tile, or concrete. 
This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This article explores how to install a vinyl pool liner in an in-ground pool. 7. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. 2. Pool paint is widely available at most home improvement stores. If you require any information about your swimming pool, do not hesitate to contact a member of our team. A regular or standard bead liner has a simple bead pattern around the top that snaps into the track. Here, we explore three major points that will make a difference to the installation process and its overall outcome. In some cases too much of the liner is out of its track, which would require emptying the pool and reseating the liner. This system is best for imprecise pool measurements as an oversized liners excess can easily be cut down. 
A reinforced liner will start at the thickness of 85/100. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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\u00a9 2022 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. Ensure that you continue to work in diagonally opposite pairs to evenly secure the fitting. 
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\u00a9 2022 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. Three Reasons to Use an Automatic Cleaner Instead of Manually Cleaning Your Pool, What Pool Owners Need to Know about Replacing a Filter, Save on Saber Select & Furniture with The Total Tech Pools Mid-Season Sale, Get Ready for Fathers Day with Gift Ideas From Total Tech Pools, 4 Signs Its Time to Replace Your Pool Liner, 4 Actions You Can Take to Keep Birds Out of Your Pool. You can cut the liner into 2-4 pieces and 6 below the bead track to first remove the bulk of the liner, and then you can return to remove the remaining liner. The main drain fitting will then need to be cut out. If the pump cant remove the last bits of water from your above-ground pool, you can use a utility knife to cut a small slit into the side of the liner just above the floor. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. Snap the cover plate into position over the flange plate. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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1. Set these off to the side, keeping all the screws in a safe place so youll be able to easily reinstall these later.
Overlap can be used for both in-ground and above-ground pools.
For large liner pulls, pump water out to below the return jets, and then follow the instructions for small liner pulls. Fading can, however, be a sign that the pool liner is reaching the end of its usable years. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. While its unlikely, it is possible for inground, beaded, and unibead liners to pop out of the track as you fill the pool, so keep an eye on the track on these types of liners as well. Before you jump on to installing a brand new liner, you should wait for at least 3-5 dry days. 
Seal the gap surrounding the swimming pool hose with either tape or wet towels and turn the vacuum cleaner on. Make sure that you dont overfill the holes or fill the entire bottom, as this can impact the measurements youve taken of the pools depth. Once secure, carefully cut out the inner circle of the liner.
Sign up for newsletter today. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. Once secure, carefully cut out the liner that is held in the centre of the flange plates. Therefore, consult your owners manual or ask a professional if you cant remember how you disconnected it.
1. You can also use a siphon hose to remove the water from either an inground or above-ground pool. Over the winter, the weight of accumulated water and debris on your pools cover can pull the bead out of the track. Once the previous liner has been removed, you will then need to inspect the pool floor and wall for anything that might damage the new liner. The way in which youll remove the track varies greatly depending on the type of track, however, so many sure you consult your manual or ask for professional advice.
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Locate the screw holes and pierce them with a bradawl.
Reinforced liners are recommended for heavily used swimming pools, especially if the pool is regularly used by children. The overlap method is where you fold the liner down over the edges of the pool and clip around the rod over the liner to keep it in place. 3. This article has been viewed 2,365 times. If the liner has not been sucked fully, there may be some tension at the base of the walls. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. 
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