Vinyl Liner Swimming Pools

Customizable and Quality Vinyl Liner Swimming Pool

What is an in ground vinyl liner swimming pool?

To start, the vinyl liner itself is actually the surface or membrane of the entire swimming pool. Made of colorized PVC vinyl, the liner is set in the pool and hung in the "bead track," which is located at the top of the pool's wall. Once the liner is in proper position, it is vacuumed against the walls and floor, and the pool is filled with water.

What are the pros of a vinyl liner swimming pool?

Cost: The most popular pro for vinyl-lined swimming pools is the low upfront cost. Initially, a vinyl-lined swimming pool is cheaper to purchase than any other style of swimming pool. This is simply due to the fact that the raw materials that make up the swimming pool (steel, polymer, and vinyl) are less expensive to purchase and do not typically have large increases from year to year.



Custom Design: The second most popular feature of a vinyl-lined swimming pool is that you can customize it with very few limitations.

What are the cons of a vinyl liner swimming pool?

Liner Replacement: The number one con of a vinyl-lined swimming pool is replacing the liner. Typically, liners start around $3,000 and can go up from there depending on the size and how custom the pool is. We have seen liners last as much as 6 months and go past 10 years. The average life expectancy of a swimming pool liner is 3–9 years.

Liner Fading: Along with the wrinkling of the liner, you will also experience some signs of fading at some point. This is something that will happen over time or with the chemical abuse of pool water.



Coping Discoloration: Most vinyl-lined pools are constructed with what is called a coping channel. The coping is the top of the pool that the concrete gets poured into. So, it is literally where the top edge of the pool meets the concrete. This coping channel is aluminum and comes standard painted white. Builders install this style of coping simply because it is the cheapest priced product to install, and to be honest, it has just been that way forever. The problem with this coping is that it ages badly, the paint begins to fade or peel off, and the natural aluminum color begins to appear. It is also another guarantee that it will need to be painted sometime in the future to avoid more discoloration. For a more professional and clean look, you may opt to go for a concrete coping, but this typically means an increase in price.