What Are Above Ground Pool Liners?

By Sonia Rikkonen

Above ground pool liners are an important piece of equipment to have if you own a pool. Pool liners are designed to keep the water in your pool, stop debris falling in the pool and keep the water at a reasonable temperate. Unfortunately, liners will eventually need to be replaced. Pool liners are available in different styles, patterns and thickness; you may even be able to match it with your outdoor furniture.

Now you have to make the decision on which liner you purchase. Do you get a beaded liner or an overlap liner? The only difference between the two is how they attach to the pool. The beaded liner has a groove in the edge that snaps into the inside edge of the pool where there is a track.

For an overlap liner, the top rail of the pool is to be removed and the liner will click into the pool with plastic clips and then the top rail of the pool is replaced.

Once you know which liner will attach to your pool you will need to refer to the measurements of your pool to find out what size and shape of liner is required. It is a good investment to buy the best quality liner for your pool, you do not want to be replacing your liner too often which you may if purchasing a cheaper liner, as in the long run you will be spending even more money than if you bought the better quality, more expensive one in the first place.

Keep in mind that thin liners do not last anywhere near as long as liners made from thicker vinyl. The thickness of the vinyl you purchase should be stated on the vinyl at the store where you are purchasing it.

After deciding on which type of liner you are going to purchase, now you can decide on if you want a standard blue liner or a fancy, bright colorful liner. There is a large range of patterns you can choose from. either fish or swirls or a tile pattern effect.

Now all you need to do is have the liner fitted. If you have absolutely no idea as to how to install the liner, get a professional to do it. You could damage the liner quite easily if you do not know how to install it correctly. The installer can show you the correct way to do it, so that if you need to replace the liner again you will know how to. - 30521

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