What Is The Difference Between AJ Hook Liner And A Beaded Liner?

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This type of liner bead looks like a hook (or an upside-down ̈J ̈) which slides over the pool wall. The J-hook hangs the liner over the wall, instead of using a track. … J-Hook, or Unibead pool liners allow

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pool liner style choices, and also allow you to do away with liner coping strips.

What is a J bead pool liner?

A J-bead liner is

a sheet of vinyl installed in a swimming pool between the water and the pool walls

. Pool liners are used in both aboveground and inground swimming pools, and typically are secured to the pool wall with a bead at the top edge. This bead may fit into a track or over the edge of the pool wall.

What is the difference between a beaded and Unibead pool liner?

The difference between a “beaded” style liner, and an “overlap” style liner is

the way the liner is held in place at the top of the swimming pool

. Beaded aboveground pool liners have a very small groove or lip at the top edge of the liner.

Is a beaded or overlap liner better?

They are not generally easier to install, but in some cases they are. Most people will agree that

beaded liners are much nicer looking and more expensive looking

. All inground pool liners are beaded. A standard liner, also known as a “hung” or “overlap” liner, is made a little taller than the pool.

What is a standard bead liner?

Standard Bead

The Standard Bead is designed to

slip

into a standard liner bead track, which lines the top of your pool wall.

Can you put a new pool liner over an old one?

Can you put a new vinyl pool liner over an old one?

We do not recommend that you leave your old pool liner in

your above ground swimming pool when replacing the liner. … Installing a replacement pool liner also requires you to redo or re-groom the bottom of the pool base and add a liner pad before installation.

What is a dual bead pool liner?

This liner is designed with a dual bead. The liner can. be used as a

Beaded liner

used in conjunction with. a bead receiver or as a Hung liner, which is placed. directly over the pool wall.

What is the best thickness for a pool liner?

Many professional builders actually prefer

20mil liners

because they have more elasticity which helps them fit better in some cases. Thicker liners tend to be less pliable and much heavier which can make the installation more difficult. A proper fitting 20 mil liner will outlast an improper fitting thicker liner.

Is a thicker pool liner better?

In short, yes. The

thicker the vinyl liner

, the longer it can typically be expected to last. Vinyl liners come in a variety of thicknesses, usually 20, 27, 28, or 30 mils thick. … A thicker inground pool vinyl liner will be able to withstand more impact and is more resistant to punctures.

Can I use an overlap liner on a beaded pool?

The beaded pool line can

be changed

to an overlap pool liner. All you need to do is just add coping on the top of the pool liner and then the bead receiver. On the other hand, you can also change from an overlap pool liner to a beaded pool liner, by just adding the bead receiver to the swimming pool.

Can you trim an overlap pool liner?

It is possible to tuck the additional material under the top ledge to make it less visible. Some people like to trim the outside of the liner once installed but it is very important to

only trim the excess overlapped vinyl after the pool has been filled with water

and has been given at least 2 weeks to settle.

Can you replace a Unibead liner with an overlap liner?

Unibead Beaded Liners:

Unibead pool liners

are the ultimate in versatility and have a two-in-one feature that allows you to replace an Overlap liner with a Unibead liner. Unibead liners have the option to be used with a bead receiver or as a J-Hook liner.

What is a hung liner?

Hi Terry, a hung liner is another term for

a beaded liner

, a liner with a thick edge at the top of the wall, that fits into the liner track, and ‘hangs’ from the track.

What does overlap pool liner look like?

Overlap liners are set in the pool and then any excess liner hangs over the wall. This means you can see the liner from the outside of the pool which can be ugly. When your overlap liner is a

solid blue color

, it doesn’t matter much how it’s set over the wall as there is no pattern.

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