Homeowners with pools can generally expect to spend
between $1,000 and $3,400
, or on average about $2,200, to repair or replace an inground or above-ground vinyl swimming pool liner. If you’re looking to just patch a small hole, that should only set you back around $350.
Can you repair a ripped pool liner?
Ripped or Torn Vinyl Liners
Small tears, 1-2 inches in length, can be easily patched with a vinyl liner patch kit
. Large tears, those of several inches to several feet, can also be patched using larger pieces of vinyl, but the long-term success of the patch may be doubtful.
How much does it cost to replace an above ground pool liner?
Installation of an above ground pool liner typically costs
between $250 and $800
, while an in-ground pool liner installation ranges anywhere from $1,000 to $2,500.
What do you do for a ripped pool liner?
Can you repair a large hole in a pool liner?
Option 1: Patch It
Patching your pool liner can work on a tear as little as 2-inches and as big as 8-inches depending on location and pool age
. For example, if you have a 2-inch tear near your filtration system and your pool is ten years old, you can temporarily patch it while shopping for a new vinyl liner.
Can Flex Seal fix a pool liner?
It’s inconvenient and pool liners can cost hundreds (sometimes thousands) of dollars to replace. That’s why we recommend keeping Flex Tape or our Pool patch and repair kit nearby. The next time you find yourself with this problem, just
use Flex Tape and your pool leak will be repaired in a matter of minutes
.
How do you fix a hole in a vinyl pool liner?
How do you repair a vinyl pool liner?
Do pool liners rip easily?
Over time, vinyl pool liners deteriorate from a combination of the UV radiation of the Sun and the pool chemicals that help to keep the water safe to use. This can cause the vinyl to become brittle.
When liners become brittle they will begin to crack and rip much more easily
, causing the pool to leak water.
What is the life expectancy of an above ground pool liner?
Vinyl pool liners typically come with warranties of 20-30 years, which can be misleading, because this is not the typical lifespan of an average pool liner. In most cases, you can expect inground pool liners to last between 6-12 years, and above ground pool liners to last
6-10 years
.
How long will a pool liner last?
The typical lifespan of a vinyl liner is anywhere from
15-20 years
and where your liner falls in that range depends, most crucially, upon your proper maintenance of the pool’s chemistry.
How long does it take to change a pool liner?
Most pool liners can be replaced in
1-4 days
once the new liner is delivered, assuming the weather is accommodating. Although you aren’t usually required to stay at home while the liner is installed, we recommend that you do so that you can ask the pool pros any questions you might have.
How do I find a leak in my inground pool liner?
How do you fix a big tear in vinyl pool?
Trim a patch from the repair kit into an oval shape that is twice as long and wide as the large tear. It may be necessary to combine two vinyl patches to form one that is large enough for full coverage. Overlap the two patches by at least two inches and use the adhesive from the kit to glue the overlap together.
