How much is a 16×32 inground pool liner?

Pool Liner Installation Cost By Size
TypeSizeTotal Replacement Cost
Inground14×28$1,600 – $2,400
Inground16×32$1,900 – $2,900
Inground18×36$2,300 – $3,600
Inground20×40$2,800 – $4,500

How much is a new vinyl pool liner?

Homeowners with pools can generally expect to spend between $1,000 and $3,400, or on average about $2,200, to repair or replace an inground or above-ground vinyl swimming pool liner. If you’re looking to just patch a small hole, that should only set you back around $350.

How often do vinyl pool liners need to be replaced?

How long does a pool vinyl liner last? The average inground pool liner will last 5–9 years. The average above-ground pool liner will last 6–10 years. Liner warranties may last 25 to 30 years, but they’re extremely prorated.

How long does it take to replace a pool liner?

1-4 days
Most pool liners can be replaced in 1-4 days once the new liner is delivered, assuming the weather is accommodating. Although you aren’t usually required to stay at home while the liner is installed, we recommend that you do so that you can ask the pool pros any questions you might have.

Can I replace my own pool liner?

Replace your own inground pool liner, and save thousands of dollars over local installers! Installing your own inground pool liner is easy, when you take it step by step.

Can you install a new pool liner over the old one?

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.

How long do inground vinyl pool liners last?

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.

How do you keep pool water when replacing the liner?

Saving the pool water begins with setting up inflatable holding tanks. Simultaneously, the pumps are positioned to remove the water from the pool into the tanks. While the water is being pumped out, removal of the liner begins. After the useable water is transferred, the sludge is discarded.

Do you have to drain pool to change liner?

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.

Is a thicker pool liner better?

A thicker inground pool vinyl liner will be able to withstand more impact and is more resistant to punctures.

How long does it take to order a vinyl pool liner?

Today, most liner manufacturers can make and ship a liner in a week or less once all questions have been answered. If you allow a few days for shipping, your dealer can typically have your liner on hand within 10 days of signing your contract.

How long does it take to put a liner in an inground pool?

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.

Which gauge pool liner is best?

If the pool will experience longer exposure to direct sunlight throughout the year or when you’re dealing with a rougher surface material, such as a concrete or a sand and concrete mixture, the appropriate, preferred mil of vinyl pool liner would be the 28-30 mil.

Is it better to have a dark or light pool liner?

A lighter color shows more imperfections in a pool liner than a darker color, making dirt, scratches and marring on the liner more easily noticed. Water also can magnify this effect. A darker pool liner does a better job of hiding such imperfections, and so they are less easily noticed by guests.

What gauge should a pool liner be?

The standard gauge for vinyl swimming pool liners for in-ground pools is 20 gauge, or 0.46 millimeters. A 20 gauge vinyl swimming pool liner typically comes with a 15-year warranty.

How long will a 20 mil pool liner last?

about 10- 12 years
When it comes to choosing a liner, the 20 mil thickness is typically the least expensive and on average normally lasts about 10- 12 years.

How much will a above ground pool liner stretch?

PRO TIP: Liners are made to be carefully stretched up to approximately three feet. Don’t panic if you checked your label for correct sizing and it still seems like your liner is too small or doesn’t have enough material to make it around your pool.

How long does a 27 mil pool liner last?

5-9 years
To start, vinyl pool liners are usually 20, 27, 28, or 30 mils thick. The decision on whether or not to upgrade the thickness is yours—but keep in mind that this detail that will be with you for 5-9 years.

Do dark pool liners fade?

Deep Blue- A darker liner is more likely to absorb sunlight, and therefore can help to warm your pool water. Darker liners will also make it more difficult to see debris and dirt in your pool. But as liners become darker, they are more inclined to fade over time due to UV damage and Chlorine.

When should I replace my above ground pool liner?

One of the most obvious signs that a pool liner needs to be replaced is when it starts to crack and rip. Over time, vinyl pool liners deteriorate from a combination of the UV radiation of the Sun and the pool chemicals that help to keep the water safe to use. This can cause the vinyl to become brittle.

Does pool liner shrink?

Can a vinyl pool liner shrink?

If you drain your pool you can cause your vinyl pool liner to shrink and upon refilling, if the liner has lost its elasticity it can cause the liner to rip or tear. The liner can also become hard and brittle. The older the vinyl material is the more likely this is to happen.