Swimming pool vinyl lining torn/punctured

Causes

Careless use

Vinyl liner at the end of its serviceable life

Listed under: finishes, vinyl, Section, swimming pools

Cause

Careless use

Repair

  • contact the pool manufacturer – many sell repair kits. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for repair

  • repairs to small holes or tears in the liner below the water line may not require the pool to be drained. Kits to make small repairs include patches and an adhesive that can be applied underwater

  • pool service companies can repair larger tears or punctures in vinyl linings

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Cause

Vinyl liner at the end of its serviceable life

Repair

  • manufacturers and suppliers of vinyl pool liners quote life expectancies of 5–25 years, depending on the quality of the liner and installation and levels of usage, care and maintenance. The guarantee period for the liner itself will typically be 5–10 years

  • vinyl pool liners at the end of their serviceable life should be replaced. Look for a company that specialises in this work or has considerable experience

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