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What do I need to know about pool liner thickness?

Thicker Is Better

When it comes to above-ground pool liners, less is not more. Above-ground pool liners come in several different levels of thickness. Thicker pool liners are more durable and may last longer. Pool liner thickness is listed as "gauge" or "mil." Both terms mean the same thing. Most new above-ground pools come with 20-guage liners, but they go up to about 30-gauge. For the best pool protection and the greatest longevity, purchase the thickest liner you can afford.
Often, new pools are sold with plain blue liners. Sure, these liners are functional, but many long for something more jazzy. Take your time and browse through the wide variety of pool liners available both online and in brick-and-mortar pool stores. You'll find many attractive styles to suit your unique tastes.

   
What should you remember to do if you order a swimming pool liner online?

Liner Online

Online is a great source to get high quality items at half the price. For small items (books, hand held electronics, games, etc.) shopping is pretty easy. Basically, what you see is what you get. However, for bigger items (like furniture) it's a little more complex than just choose and click. You could buy the coolest shelf unit in the world that's a steal and, if doesn't match up with the measurements in your room, your stuck with the world's coolest waste of money.

Swimming pool liners are something else you should put thought into before purchasing. Above ground pool liners or inground pool liners—it makes no difference. In the end this is something that needs to fit your pool. So, be precise with ALL of your measurements when ordering.

   
What should you do if you see a bulge in the pool liner?

Battle With The Bulge

Most car owners have a pretty close relationship with their vehicles since they are in them quite a bit (sometimes all day). The more time you spend in your car, the more in-tune you are with it. You are more likely to know when everything is working right and when something is wrong. Since people don't spend 24/7 in their pools they probably aren't as educated to all of the problems that could go wrong with them (plus, they might not know how serious these problems are). However, the places in your pool you should make an effort to pay attention to are the walls.

Pool walls can be a big predictor of problems to come. If there is a discoloration in the pool liner, it could have to do with the amount of chemicals you use. However, probably the most serious problem that needs immediate action is bulges. If you find your pool liner or fiberglass wall is bulging out it could be a problem with the drainage system or the structure. A small area might not be too much of a cause for alarm, however, if the area is larger than 2 feet it could mean that you have to excavate or replace your pool. In any case, call a pool repairmen!

   
Do in-ground pool liners rip?

Look for a Warranty

Rips and tears are not unheard of when it comes to in-ground pool liners. Small tears may be repairable, but large rips can cause significant problems. Many pool supply dealers sell liners that are heavily inspected for defects and packaged in heavy-duty boxes for protection. Choosing to purchase from a dealer who takes care with packaging and inspection can mean the difference between receiving a quality liner and something flimsy and in poor repair.
To protect yourself against defects and unhappy surprises, be sure your in-ground pool liner comes with a warranty. Learn the details of the warranty before you make your purchase. Your pool dealer should be happy to explain the warranty to you and even let you read it in advance. If not, move on to another dealer.

   
How do you repair a pool liner?

Repairing Rips

If you rip your jeans and the tear is small, chances are you'll keep them. In some cases, a well-placed tear could make a fashion statement. However, there's no such thing as a well-placed tear in a swimming pool liner—you'll want to fix that rip.

While you wouldn't want to leave a rip alone on a swimming pool liner you still don't need to scrap it. If a tear is about 3 inches it is ok to patch it up. Anything over that size, however, will probably require you replace the entire liner. To patch up a liner tear, follow these steps:

• Sand down the ripped area
• Apply solvent cement to the area and on the patch
• Wait for the cement to become tacky
• Place the patch on the spot

*Since pool liner rips and tears are not uncommon, it would be a good idea to get an extra pool liner of the pattern you choose, so you can use them it to make patches.

   
Why should you not get dark colors for your pool liner?

Finishing Touch

A vinyl pool liner does have the functional purpose of keeping your water in the pool, however, a pool liner is also a form of decoration (kinda like what frosting is to a cake). The vinyl itself can be made to look like all kinds of patterns like tiles or metallic. It can come in all kinds of colors.

Since vinyl is pretty easy to print on, you can pretty much get anything you want on it. However, if you have extremely hot summers you might want to use lighter vinyl colors or patterns (darker colors might look cool, but they can be pretty hot on the skin).

   
How can you make your pool look amazing without spending a lot?

Surface Savings

Today, it gets harder and harder to spot the real thing. A $7 purse could be made to look like a $700 purse. Watches, jewelry, and even pools can be made to look like you spent a fortune (even though you spent just a fraction of that cost). A vinyl pool lining is one such way.

The process involved in putting in a vinyl liner is much easier than putting in concrete or even fiberglass. The inner pool structure itself is a combination of sand, metal frames and concrete. All you need to do id smooth the vinyl liner over the entire area, seal it, and you're done. The whole process is easy, cheap, and the final result can look like you spent a ton of dough.

*Keep in mind that vinyl offers the least resistance of any of the possible materials. Plus, after 20 yrs you will have to replace the entire surface (which could cost around 10 grand). That might not be the best option for the long-term pool owner.

   
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