How do I know what type of pool liner I have?

Vinyl pool copings are usually screwed into your pool wall. Find and remove the screws in a small section so you can pry up the coping and look underneath to determine your type of liner. Be careful doing this. Most pools have a 6-8″ shelf at the top of the pool wall that might be fragile.

What is a hung pool 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 are the two types of pool liners?

Vinyl liners come in three main types: Overlap, Beaded, and Unibead. The differences between the three of these is how they attach to the wall of the swimming pool.

What is the difference between a beaded and an overlap pool liner?

Beaded aboveground pool liners have a very small groove or lip at the top edge of the liner. An overlap style liner is folded over the wall of the swimming pool and held in place underneath the top rail of the above ground swimming pool.

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

Because they install evenly around the pool wall, Beaded liners flaunt beautiful designs and patterns including wall borders and tile trims. 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.

What is the difference between Unibead and beaded pool liner?

Are Unibead pool liners good?

We recommend Unibead liners to be used just the way they come out of the box, as a j-hook liner. It simply clips right on to the top of the pool wall and you would not need bead receiver.

What type of pool liner is best?

Best Replacement Pool Liners For 2021

Cambridge Aquarius – 20 MIL – Most Popular Returning Pattern.
“HD” Electric Blue Oxford – 28 MIL – Runner Up for Most Popular Returning Pattern.
Mountain Summit & Blue Bali – Most Popular GLI Pool Liner Patterns.

Can I use any type of pool liner?

One style of liner can be installed on any setup you have—the universal or unibead liner. This style is shaped like a J-hook, and can be installed the same way. If you have a beaded liner track, just trim off the top edge of the unibead, and it works just like a standard beaded liner.

How do you install a new above ground pool liner?

Above Ground Pool Liner DIY Installation Above Ground Pool Liner Replacement Materials Step 1: Drain the Pool Step 2: Remove the Liner Step 3: Floor and Wall Prep Step 4: Install New Liner Step 5: Set the Liner with a Vacuum Step 6: Fill the Pool Step 7: Reinstall Face Plates

What is above ground overlap pool liner?

An overlap style liner is folded over the wall of the swimming pool and held in place underneath the top rail of the above ground swimming pool. If your swimming pool requires an overlap style liner, you can see a small amount of the pool liner under the top rail on the outside of the swimming pool.

What is a J hook pool liner?

1 Answer. A beaded liner fits within a grooved track around the perimeter of the pool wall. A “J” hook liner has an upper lip which looks like an upside-down “J” that clips over an aluminum extrusion. The coping is installed over top. An overlap liner fits over the top of the wall edge and is held in place with coping strips of 2 or 4 foot lengths.

What are above ground pool liners?

An above ground pool liner is a vinyl based lining installed on pool walls covering the whole pool area at the bottom and the inner walls.