What is under a liner pool?

Asked by: Christine Thornton

Underneath the liner is a sand or cementitious floor, troweled into place. The floor sidewalls come up to meet the walls, which are commonly 42” x 8 ft panels made of galvanized steel or thermoplastic. These walls are supported from behind so that they won’t bow out against the weight of the water.

What is under my inground pool liner?

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

What can I use instead of sand under my pool?

Here are some alternatives that we’ve discussed:

Old carpet could be nice, although it will get moldy over time, giving it about a year.
Cardboard boxes will work for a few weeks, until they fall apart.
A few old blankets could also work, but they won’t last a year.

How do I prepare the ground for above my pool?

Preparing a Spot for Your New Above Ground Pool

MARK THE AREA.
REMOVE THE TURF.
HAVE SAND DELIVERED.
CHECK LOCAL FENCING LAWS.
STAKES & STRINGS.
GETTING LEVEL GROUND.
PAVER PLACEMENT.
BRING IN THE SAND.

What are the parts of a pool?

Aside from all the extra equipment and accessories you can buy, every pool has the same seven main parts:

skimmer.
main drain.
suction line(s)
pump.
filter.
return lines.
return jets.

What are the main parts of a pool?

The seven major components of a pool include:

Motorized pump.
Water filter.
Chemical feeder.
Skimmer.
Drains.
Returns.
PVC plastic plumbing connecting all of these elements.

How are vinyl liner pools installed?

How Vinyl Liner Pools are Installed – A Simplified Summary

After laying out the pool, an excavation crew digs a hole according to the pool’s specification.
The pool’s wall as then installed. …
Pool bottom is installed. …
Plumbing inlets and outlets are set in the walls. …
The vinyl liner is installed.

How long do vinyl liner pools last?

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.

Can you convert 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.