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Can you use cement to repair in ground pools that have a vinyl liner?
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∙ 14y ago
You absolutely can install concrete under a vinyl pool liner...however, if you have ground water it would not be a good idea due to hydrostatic pressure which can cause the concrete to heave and lift. Additionally, concrete is inherently rough, where other produces such as vermiculite (poolkrete) or a sand/portland cement mixture will serve as a more even surface. In my opinion, I would use poolkrete as it provides the ability for ground water to travel through it as well as providing a smooth surface and insulating properties. Good Luck!
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How can you find above ground pool repair in your area that installs liner?
Do a goggle search find above ground pool repair k
What are other choices if you are not able to get financed for a fiberglass pool?
there are aluminum pools, steel pools if they are above ground and they also have cement in ground pools that they build in your yard.
Which swimming pools are better Fiberglass swimming pools or cement swimming pools?
Fiberglass pools are less susceptible to having problems with the finish if your water chemistry is off. They do tend to have some problems with warping that you won't have with a cement pool. The fiberglass liner is usually cheaper also.
How do you get air pockets from behind the pool liner for below ground pools?
air pocket behind pool liner inground
We have an old Dream Pool The walls are wooden with a vinyl liner Pool was empty for a year and the walls started to collapse I need a new pool and would like some insight what kind to insta?
Wood wall pools will often deteriorate faster than traditional galganized steel wall vinyl pools. Vinyl pools are the most economical where as concrete pools tend to be more luxurious. If you want to see a side by side comparison of all different types of swimming pools you can choose from at www.BuyPool.ca which is an article comparing the purchasing quality of: -Vinyl liner abover ground pools -Vinyl liner in ground pools -Concrete or gunite in ground pools -Fibreglass pools
What is the meaning of liner?
Regarding pool: a liner refers to an in-ground or above ground pool that uses a Vinyl Liner to hold the water. The liner is a custom fit to the shape of the pool, in-ground pools utilizes steel, or composite walls to hold the earth back and the floor can be a thin concrete or a sand bottom.
Is there a special sand for under liner for above ground pools?
That is most commonly referred to as " washed sand " also float sand , or mortar sand ,it has no stone or stone chips that will damage or stain the liner.
For inground pools is liner gunite concrete or fibreglass best?
Our experience shows that gunite or fiberglass are good. Gunite would probably last the longest. CONCRETE tends to crack over years with normal ground shifts. Had two pools with concrete, so many cracks after 10 years, buried the thing, the repair costs were astronomical.
What are some of the benefits of swimming pools in ground as opposed to the other swimming pools?
In ground swimming pools are usually bigger than above ground pools. Although rather more expensive, in ground pools will last longer than above ground pools.
Do all swimming ponds need a liner?
No, not all pools. Some pools are made of tile.
How do you drain an above ground pool completely and save the liner One side of the pool wall is bowing I need to drain to fix it. If I work quickly can I save the liner How?
Drain it with a sump pump (you can rent one cheap) as for saving the liner it is kind of a craps shoot sometimes they stay in place and sometimes they move before pool is empty. Try draining it 1/2 way and see if that makes it possible to repair that has worked for me in the past, but they are usually are not savable I've worked on pools for 10 years and most of the time we drain an above ground pool the liner has to be replaced. Good Luck
Can an in ground pool liner be used in an above ground pool?
no because then it will float.Correct AnswerI have over 30 years experience in the pool industry. I have no idea what the previous answer is trying to say. The fact is, the liner is the same material but they are made to fit a specific size and type of pool. Above ground pools use liners that either lock into a bead around the pool or they overlap the wall. Inground pools only use liners that lock into a bead. Regardless, if the liner is not made to fit the pool you want to use it in, it can not be made to fit. So, the short answer is...no.
