How to Fix a Pool Liner

Swimming pools can be like an oasis against the heat in the summer, but even an oasis needs to be maintained. Owning a swimming pool means understanding pool maintenance and cleaning - or at least employing someone else who does. And sometimes, even when you try to maintain the best pool possible, you'll run into unexpected problems, such as a torn pool liner.

Many backyard pools have a vinyl liner - they are usually inexpensive compared to more costly fiberglass or gunite options - and while this liner is generally sturdy, it does have the ability to break. Since they're inexpensive, it will cost less than repairing a different pool liner, but that doesn't mean you can skip out on fixing the tear.

Some pool owners will be ready to drain a pool at the first sign of trouble, but if you know what you're doing, you should be able to avoid this costly experience. Draining a pool will also lead to lost summer days if you don't know what you're doing, so make sure you explore your options to fix a torn pool liner before you have the pool drained.

Once you've decided to fix the pool liner itself, you'll have to find the leak. This is often the most difficult part about fixing a vinyl pool liner, since finding a leak in a pool can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. But if you are careful to track the leak, you should be able to find its source.

Once you've found where the leak is coming from, you'll probably have two options: a dry or a wet patch. You can find pool patching, but you'll have to be wary of the size of the leak. Make sure you inspect the area thoroughly before you make a purchase - you need to know how big the leak is so that you can purchase a patch that's even bigger. Vinyl liner repair kits are also available, so make sure you explore that option as well.

After purchasing the patch, you should be able to apply it, and then make sure that you observe the pool to check for more leaks. If the leak seems to have stopped, the pool should be repaired and ready for swimming again. Make sure you keep the leak in mind if you consider future maintenance and upgrades on your pool.

Photo Credits: Kikos Dad

Originally posted 2009-08-07 03:09:52.

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