Tips for Measuring for Your Swimming Pool Liners

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Replacing your swimming pool liners is an important part of pool maintenance. Swimming pools are exposed to various chemicals along with the sun’s harmful UV rays. Pool liners can also crack and puncture. All of these problems lead to a need to replace the liner. Here are some tips to help you measure the liner so you can get a new one that is the perfect size.

Measure the sides of the pool. Use a tape measure to measure the long end of the pool and the short end of the pool. Write these numbers down. The next step is to drain the pool. Make sure you plan to replace the liner before you do this step, though. It is too much work to refill the pool and then drain it again later. Once the pool is drained, measure the depth of the pool by stretching a tape measure to the bottom and measuring to the top of the pool. Next, calculate the square footage of your pool. You can do this by multiplying the length of the pool by the width of the pool. Make a note of this figure.

Take your measurements to the vinyl manufacturer. If you do not know where to find a vinyl manufacturer, you can visit your local pool supplies store. They might have a vinyl liner that meets your measurements. If not, they can often recommend a vinyl manufacturer or they might be able to order a custom sized liner from the manufacturer for you.

Hire a professional installer to put the new vinyl liner in for you. Professionals have the right equipment to do the job efficiently and safely. Do not take a chance by trying to install it yourself because you could end up needing to replace it again before long.