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.
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.
In most cases, you can expect inground pool liners to last between 6-12 years, and above ground pool liners to last 6-10 years. It's important to monitor and maintain your pool water's pH and alkalinity levels.
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.
Installing an inground vinyl liner is not too difficult, especially if you've measured correctly.
With regular pool maintenance and properly balanced water, your liner will stay beautiful for many years to come. Replacing an inground pool liner is no small task, but it's a completely manageable DIY project for any savvy pool owner.
The process of replacing a pool liner generally takes at least 2-3 weeks. Replacing your liner in the fall or spring means that you can still enjoy a full, uninterrupted swim season.
It seems like a fairly straightforward question. Except the ultimate answer to whether a replacement vinyl liner can be installed in a concrete pool is anything but straightforward. Starting on the simple side of the equation, the answer is “yes” a vinyl pool liner can be installed in a concrete pool.
This affects the swimming pool industry as these are the industries that produce the materials which pool liners are made from. In short, there are extremely high liner shortages this spring and summer due to manufacturing delays from 2020 and into 2021. Filters, heaters and pumps are all on back-order as well.
If you add the cost of a quality pool liner with the labor cost of installation, you are looking at an average cost of roughly $4000.00 for 16×32 size inground pool.
Deep blue is the most popular color for pool liners.
Reusing a pool liner is not recommended. Liners shrink and become brittle when out of the water. If reusing your liner is necessary, take precautions during installation so your pool does not get destroyed in the process.
While uncommon, there may come a point that you have to completely drain your above ground swimming pool. We recommend working with a pool professional, but draining your above ground pool is something many pool owners can safely do on their own with a little time and elbow grease!
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 should I do with the pool's water while the liner is being replaced? Your pool should be drained by your liner installation contractor. Follow your city's rules (you may not be allowed to pump it into the street, for example) and be careful not to flood your neighbors' yards.
Due to covid factory slowdowns and unprecedented demand for pool and spa products, there are large shortages in chemicals, parts, and equipment.
When it comes to the shortage of chlorine, though, the pandemic-related issue is actually increased demand. Construction of new pools in 2020 went up nearly 25% over 2019, and the trend only continues to rise. With each new pool comes more demand for pool supplies like chlorine.
An inground pool liner is more expensive to purchase and install, costing between $400 and $2,300 (CAD 500 and CAD 2900) on average. Meanwhile, replacing an above-ground pool liner typically costs between $150 and $800 (CAD 190 and CAD 1,015).
During the pool conversion, you will attach a pad between the liner and the gunite walls. Rolled wall foam is cut in strips and attached to the walls. An adhesive works well for this step. The purpose is to provide cushioning so the gunite does not damage your vinyl liner.
If you want to resurface a concrete pool, your most economical choice is plaster. Certain products, such as Sider-Proof, actually make resurfacing in plaster easy enough for a do-it-yourselfer to tackle. An experienced professional will either chip or sandblast the old plaster out, leaving the original concrete shell.
The Balancing Act of Pool Maintenance
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.
A vinyl liner pool itself takes about two weeks to install. But the accompanying patio can take from one week to a year, depending on the construction process.
eHow may earn compensation through affiliate links in this story. An above ground pool is less costly than its in-ground cousins and it can take as little as a day to assemble and install one.
You should not install a pool liner in the rain because the liner needs to be sealed tight on the bottom and sides of the pool creating a smooth, airtight surface that water cannot seep behind. Installing in the rain not only inhibits a proper seal but can cause distortions that create long-lasting issues.