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I've got the same question except my pool is 20 years old. It's 18' by 38'. Bill
I did this about 2 years ago. It was more than I wanted to do but well worth it. The vinyl liner was needing replaced and I originally wanted a fibreglass coat put in. When we emptied the pool we discovered that the floor of the pool was not built for a gunite frame. So we had to take out the sides and floor and rebuild the frame and put on the gunite. It was about $17,000 all inclusive in 2002. New steps and a light were included.
As a professional pool builder that has shot gunite pool shells inside existing vinyl liner pools, I can tell you that the job is actually harder than building a pool from scratch. If your just going to shoot inside the existing hole the pool will end up being smaller and shallower as well to accommodate for the 6 inches of gunite that will be added. All of the existing returns have to be cut out and extended to allow for this, the main drain should be dug up and replaced with a gunite drain, and the skimmer should be cut out and replaced with a gunite skimmer. the deck should be cut back, but alternately coping can be installed to line back up with the existing deck. The deck will have to be cut out around the vinyl skimmer to make way for the gunite skimmer replacement, I have seen people not replace the skimmer but this leaves a good place for a future leak, I wouldn't recommend it. The plastic steps will have to be removed as well. You may want the bottom dug out so it can be made deeper and larger as the hopper area on most vinyl pools are small and tapered. It's a job to say the least, but it is possible. Cost wise it will probably run more than building a gunite pool from scratch. The only things you are using over is the deck, the hole, and the Plumbing.For more information howtobuildaningroundpool.com
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Once a gunite pool is converted to a vinyl liner pool can you convert it back to being a gunite pool I live in the Panhandle of Florida and have no problem with ground water?
If it was working ok before you lined it and you have no problems removing the liner you should have no problems.
What exactly does fiberglass swimming pool mean?
The in-ground pools are prefabricated. The bodies are made of fiberglass-reinforced plastic. This is an alternative to vinyl-lined, gunite and poured concrete pools.
Can you replace a 20 x 40ft inground pool with gunite?
If you are talkin about a vinyl lined pool the answer is yes you can.
Where can I find information on an gunite pool?
Swimming pool types include above-ground pools, fiberglass pools, vinyl-lined, gunite and poured-concrete pools. Learn the pros and cons of each type of pool.
What is a vinyl lined inground pool?
An inground pool is typically lined with either gunite (concrete), fiberglass, or vinyl. Gunite and fiberglass are roughly the same cost, whereas vinyl is considerably cheaper. With the lower price comes less durability, as vinyl lining has to be replaced every 8-10 years or so, whereas the other two can last for decades. Vinyl is also much easier to puncture or otherwise damage. That said, many people still prefer vinyl inground pools due to the lower cost.
What are the pros and cons of converting a vinyl lined pool to a gunite or concrete type in the Texas area?
I have not heard of it being done before I have heard of fiberglass conversions however
How would you describe a gunite pool Are they common?
The gunite pool is basically what most people refer to as the in-ground concrete pool. Because this pool will shape to the contours of your yard, it is a great choice for those who want something more unique than the typical vinyl lined pools. The tile on the gunite pool can be cleaned with household tile cleaner when you are doing your deep cleaning of your pool. This requires that the pool be drained and rinsed thoroughly.
What above ground pool is the best?
a steel panel vinyl lined is probaly the most ecomical
Is a gunite pool better than a vinyl lined pool?
All day long. Concrete pools have real tile instead of the fake liner tile look. You can update a concrete pool later on as styles change: with vinyl it's final.
What does an overflow pipe look like for a vinyl-lined in-ground pool?
Vinyl lined pools usually do not have a .5" or .75" PVC pipe overflow but if they did they would most likely be found in the skimmer wall. k
Can a vinyl-lined pool be converted into a fiberglass pool easier than gunite?
there is a company that has a dealer base across the country called Fiber Tech. You will have to have a concrete floor but other than that they line your pool with fiberglass and special resins giving you a product with a 25 year warranty. They are located in Largo FL.
What is the best type of pool to install in central Texas gunite or vinyl?
I say gunite for the ability to create any shape pool you desire. Otherwise, you are stuck with the pre-fab design of the vinyl variety.
