How do you replace a pool liner?

Asked by: Abigail Webb

Is it hard to replace a pool liner?

Now you can start the filter system, balance the water chemistry and enjoy your new inground pool liner. Installing an inground vinyl liner is not too difficult, especially if you’ve measured correctly.

Do you have to drain pool to replace liner?

Short Answer: Not unless you are replacing your liner shortly after. One of the most important things any owner of a vinyl liner pool needs to know is you should NEVER drain the water from your vinyl liner swimming pool. The water in the pool helps hold the liner into place.

How much does it cost to replace the lining of a pool?

Pool Liner Replacement Cost



Inground pool liner replacement costs $3,000 to $4,000 on average with prices ranging between $1,400 and $4,800 for materials and labor. Above ground swimming pool liner replacement runs between $350 and $1,600 with most spending $700 on average.

How do you replace an inground pool liner?

So it's important also to note when you're building a brand new swimming pool already placing a line or if you have steel walls. Always put foam in when you're putting that liner.

Can you install a pool liner over an old one?

Can you put a new vinyl pool liner over an old one? We do not recommend that you leave your old pool liner in your above ground swimming pool when replacing the liner. It may seem like an extra layer of protection, but in reality, it will create more problems for you.

How long does it take to install a pool liner?

Expect to spend 2 to 4 hours removing faceplates, gaskets, and the old vinyl pool liner, positioning and installing the new replacement liner prior to refilling the pool with water.

What is behind a vinyl pool liner?

And over here is the a pool skimmer that skims the top of the water.

Can you leave a liner pool empty?

As long as your pool has enough water in it to counteract the water pressure that’s outside the pool, you don’t have a problem. But if you empty the pool, even concrete pools, you risk serious issues, including damaging the vinyl liner, cracking concrete sides, and the pool literally popping out of the ground.

Can I drain my inground vinyl pool?

While you may think the best thing to do to prepare for winter is to drain the pool, a vinyl-lined pool should not be drained under regular circumstances. Since the water secures it to the pool, draining it can cause the liner to lose elasticity. The liner can shrink causing tears and rips upon refilling.

How long should a inground pool liner last?

The typical lifespan of a vinyl liner is anywhere from 15-20 years and where your liner falls in that range depends, most crucially, upon your proper maintenance of the pool’s chemistry.

How often does a pool liner need to be replaced?

between 10 and 15 years

A typical vinyl liner lasts between 10 and 15 years, though there are many factors that can affect its lifespan. Living in an area susceptible to ground water problems can reduce your liner’s life, as can not keeping the water in your pool balanced.

When should I replace my inground pool liner?

The average pool liner lifespan is 5 to 9 years. If it’s low quality or it becomes damaged, it may not even last that long. And if it’s been in your pool for 15 or 20 years, even if everything looks fine, you may want to consider replacing it before the inevitable happens, and you end up having to address a leak.

How warm does it need to be to install a pool liner?

between 50° and 80° F.

Extreme heat will cause the vinyl pool liner to expand too much to the point where you will never get the wrinkles out. Conversely, installing a vinyl pool liner on a very cold day will cause the vinyl to constrict and potentially tear. Ideal installation temperatures range between 50° and 80° F.

How much does it cost to replace a 16×32 pool liner?

Installation Cost by Pool Size

Why is there a pool liner shortage?

There is a nationwide shortage of above ground pool replacement liners this year. This has been caused by the effects of the pandemic leading to an extreme shortage of material. This shortage affects all styles of above ground liners only. Not in-ground liners.

Can you change a liner pool to Gunite?

Yes you can do this however it's not as much of a conversion. As you might think essentially. All you would be left with from a vinyl liner pool is a hole in the ground and that hole technically.

How do you fix a wrinkled pool liner?

So what we do to remove the wrinkles is we actually use the plunger. And we put the plunger. On the side of the wrinkle that we want to pull it right so i put mine between the wall. And the wrinkle.

Why is my pool liner pulling away?

It has slipped out of the coping track or the coping track has displaced from the wall and has moved along with the liner.

Will wrinkles hurt pool liner?

This will cause wrinkles and costly water damage to the structure of your pool if left untreated. Make sure to keep an eye out for leaks in your liner if your liner is wrinkled and patch the leaks before smoothing out the wrinkles.

How do you install an inground pool liner without wrinkles?

So in terms of how to install a vinyl liner in an in-ground pool without wrinkles. The trick is simply to take your time manipulating the liner into place. While. It's under vacuum.

Can you install a pool liner in the rain?

Ideally. You want to wait for a dry sunny warm day any time you install a vinyl liner in a swimming pool.

How do you install a pool liner with a shop vac?

Turn on the vacuum as the suction pulls the liner. Down continually adjust the fit by pulling the excess material on the floor toward the base of the pool walls.

Can chlorine tablets damage pool liner?

Chlorine tablets such as dichlor and trichlor can damage vinyl liner pools if they come in contact with the liner. Chlorine tablets are often highly concentrated. As a result, they increase chlorine concentration which can bleach and weaken the liner’s vinyl material, greatly reducing its life.

Why did my pool liner turn white?

If the calcium levels are too high, you see the white spots, which is the calcium hardening on the liner. Chemicals that are added can raise or lower the calcium levels. When levels reach above the 400-PPM level, you will see cloudiness in the water, making the pool appear dirty and the scaling will begin.

How do you shock a vinyl pool liner?

And so basically what you're gonna do is you can put this brush in the water and you're going to go up and down the bottom and sides. What is that pedicure brushing up right there that would be algae.