Inground Pool Liner Installation And Measurement FAQ

Inground Pool Liner Installation And Measurement FAQs

On our website there is an abundance of information available regarding measuring and installing a replacement vinyl swimming pool liners. Below are some Inground Pool Liner Installation And Measurement FAQ’s. We’ve compiled this list of frequently asked questions over time and hope to have an answer to the most common questions – remember if you don’t find an answer to a question you have or need clarification, please feel free to email, [email protected] or give us a call at 800-515-1747.

Inground Pool Liner Installation And Measurement FAQ

Q. How do I order a replacement inground pool liner from Pool Warehouse?
A.First we will need the dimensions of your inground pool kit. You will need to complete a swimming pool liner order form available on our website found under the Swimming Pool Liners tab. You can either complete the liner order form online or you can print the form and complete and fax to us at 888-491-1236. Once payment is made your order will be processed.

Q. How long does it take until I receive my liner?
A. All swimming pool liners are custom made regardless if they are a standard shape and size. Once an order is processed, it takes between 3 to 5 business days for the replacement pool liner to be made. Then it is just a question of transit time for the liner to be delivered from the manufacturer to you. You should expect delivery within 7 to 14 days after being ordered. Express service is available for expedited 24-48 hour service.

Q. If I have to measure the pool liner myself, how accurate do the measurements have to be?
A. If you don’t have a drawing showing the dimensions your inground pool kit was built to, you will have to measure the vinyl liner yourself. If you do have a drawing, it’s best to verify the accuracy of the dimensions on the drawing. For measurement tips, click on the Swimming Pool Liners tab. As to accuracy, there is a little wiggle room in regards to accuracy due to the nature of the material. But, the more accurate the better in assuring a good to perfect fitting replacement pool liner.

Q. What’s the difference between 20mil, 28mil, and 30mil swimming pool liners?
A. The thickness of the material, the larger the number the thicker the vinyl pool liner material.

Q. Is thicker pool liner material better?
A. Only if you have unusual activities happening in your pool such as large dogs that might claw at the sides of the swimming pool, or heavy activity over and beyond normal swimming and playing activity. You will pay more for the thicker vinyl pool liner material and receive the same warranty as the standard 20mil material. Some patterns are only available in the thicker material so it might be worth the extra cost for this reason.

Q. How long does it take to install a replacement inground pool liner?
A.
The time will vary depending on the size and shape of the pool kit, the condition of the swimming pool and whether or not repairs are necessary, and how much help you have. The most time spent will be draining and refilling the pool with water once the replacement liner has been installed. Expect to spend 2 to 4 hours removing faceplates, gaskets, and the old vinyl pool liner, positioning and installing the new replacement liner prior to refilling the pool with water. For replacement inground pool liner installation tips and to view a pool liner installation video, click on the Swimming Pool Liners tab on our website or call us at 800-515-1747 for clarification.

Q. What is the best way to drain a pool kit prior to replacing your vinyl liner?
A. If the valve on top of your pool filter has a drain to waste cycle, start in this mode until you drain the water down below your skimmer. Then use a submersible pump to drain the remainder of pool water.

Q. How do I remove the old vinyl swimming pool liner?
A. After the pool is drained, begin by removing the faceplates and gaskets that seal the various fittings/ openings to the liner, skimmer(s), main drain(s), returns, step, and light. Then, using a razor knife, begin to cut the vinyl pool liner up into manageable pieces for removal. After the vinyl liner material is removed, remove the gaskets that are attached to the various fittings under the removed liner. Sweep and or vacuum the pool floor to remove any debris, if necessary patch any areas of the floor that may be damaged, use wall foam if pool walls are damaged or are in rough condition, attach new gaskets to fittings and openings. Note: it’s always best to replace all the gaskets and faceplates when replacing a vinyl inground pool liner.

Q. What does the warranty cover on a new vinyl inground pool liner?
A. The warranty covers the craftsmanship of the inground pool liner, the seams and the bead attached to the top of the pool liner. It does not cover issues beyond the control of the manufacturing process.

Q. After removing the old vinyl liner and hanging the new pool liner, how do you know if the liner is positioned properly?
A. Once the pool liner is hung or the bead is inserted into the liner track, use a vacuum or shop vac with the nozzle inserted between the vinyl liner and the pool wall (seal off the opening around the nozzle with a wet towel or duct tape), turn on and suck the air out from behind and under the pool liner, this should take just a few minutes. Visually inspect your replacement pool liner, you should have equal amounts of material in each corner, the seam lines should run parallel with the shallow end and deep end walls. If necessary, turn the vacuum off, and shift the material around until it is properly positioned.

Q. When do you re-attach the new faceplates, gaskets, and cut the pool liner material out of the openings?
A. For the main drain(s), wait until you have a few inches of water in the bottom of the pool floor. For the other fittings, wait until the water is just below the fittings, this will allow for the pool liner material to stretch into place.

Q. Can I do this and what is the benefit?
A. You will need some help to maneuver the replacement pool liner into place, this is a difficult project for one person. Aside from this, if you can follow instructions and possess common sense, the answer is absolutely you can do this! The benefit and reward is the pride of accomplishment and the several thousands of dollars you will save by replacing your own inground pool liner yourself!

Inground Pool Liner Installation And Measurement FAQs