Can you remove and reuse a pool liner?

Reusing a pool liner is not recommended. Liners shrink and become brittle when out of the water. If reusing your liner is necessary, take precautions during installation so your pool does not get destroyed in the process.

How to fix a hole in vinyl swimming pool liner?

We explain and show you the process of how to apply a vinyl patch underwater with our GoPro camera. Contrary to popular belief, the patches that are used need to be wet. The glue is applied to the patch poolside before diving back to the location of the hole. Loading…

What’s the best way to fix a hole in a pool?

Patch the outside of the pool — if the hole is located on a wall — after you’ve patched the inside by cutting a patch about the same size as the one inside. Clean around the hole with the cloth and dry the surface completely. Apply the patch to the hole and smooth it from the center outward.

How do you patch a pool with water in it?

Place the patch on a smooth surface and spread cement or waterproof epoxy on the underside of the patch. Fold the patch and submerge it underwater at the location of the tear. Press it over the tear and use your fingers to smooth it from the center out. Follow the same process to patch the outside of the pool if it’s accessible.

What’s the best way to drain a vinyl pool?

Here are some alternatives to draining a vinyl pool, or smarter ways to drain an inground vinyl pool. Drain it halfway and refill: If your pool is a swamp, but maybe not too far gone, one method is to drain it to within 3-6″ from the shallow end floor, cleaning the walls as the water drops (so algae won’t dry hard).

Do you need to patch a hole in a pool liner?

Using an underwater pool patch kit makes it unnecessary to have a dry surface to complete the repair. If the hole or tear is larger than 6 inches, you may need a new liner. Contact a professional to inspect the damage and determine if it is repairable. Liner World: How Do You Patch a Vinyl Pool Liner?

What happens if you drain a vinyl pool liner?

The water in the pool helps hold the liner into place. 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.

What happens when you refill an inground swimming pool?

An entire pools-worth of water being pumped nearby will undoubtedly raise the level of the water table temporarily causing the liner to float which will make it impossible to reset the liner until the water level of the water table returns to normal. Once you perform your due diligence here it’s time to begin.

Is there a way to drain and refill a swimming pool?

Swimming pool water can get bad over the years — so bad that chemicals lose their effectiveness. With this information and a free weekend, you (and a friend) can drain and refill your pool without spending much more than $200 (not including necessary chemicals for new water). Go to a home improvement store and rent a submersible sump pump.