Above-Ground Pool Replacement Liners

Most above-ground pools may have different designs, sizes, and shapes, but one thing is common among all of them: every above-ground pool needs a liner. A liner is a large sheet made of vinyl that keeps water in place in the frame of the pool. It keeps the water separate from the metal/resin/aluminum walls of the above-ground pool, providing protection for the swimmers (protection from accidental injury) and the walls (rust prevention). It may become necessary to replace your liner if it should rip, tear, or become punctured. It is critical that you replace your liner immediately following a tear, as the water in the pool will seep throughout the above-ground pool structure, likely damaging or rusting the walls or the pipes beneath the pool.

You install a replacement liner in your above-ground pool the same way you first installed the original liner. If you’ll remember, it is a very simple process. Obviously, the first step is to drain the water from your pool. Once the water has been drained through the pipes running underneath the structure, pull the torn liner off of the pool frame and throw it away. Unfold the new replacement vinyl liner and lay it out on the ground to make it easier to handle. Preferably using multiple people, align the liner in place inside of the pool. Make sure that there is no air or extra space between the walls and the liner. There are markings on the vinyl material that show you how to line it up properly. After it is lined up, stretch the edges of the liner over the top rim of the above-ground pool. If performed correctly, the liner should stay in place on the framework.

There are several different types of pool liners that may or may not be appropriate for your pool, depending on the style and model of your pool. Basic “overlap” –style liners are the most common kind of liner available, but alternatives include “beaded”-stlye liners, which stay in place with hooking attachments built onto the pool.

Installing a replacement liner can also be a great way to give your pool some personality and make it even more interesting to look at is to install a replacement liner on the walls of your pool. Most above-ground pools, when fully constructed, usually have white or gray outside walls, with a light blue color on the inside walls. This basic color scheme is relaxing, non-threatening, and ships with all above-ground pools, making it an industry standard design choice. Replacement liners come in many various colors and designs, ranging from a Caribbean design to others that resemble a rocky ocean floor. The choices are up to you. Just know that fashionable or not, the liner is there to keep your pool safe and in tact.