Swimming Pool Info >> Repairing Your Minnesota Vinyl Pool Liner
Vinyl-lined in-ground swimming pools are, by far, the most popular type of pool installed in the Minneapolis St. Paul metro area. Their beauty, low initial cost, and easy maintenance makes them a popular choice by homeowners. Vinyl pool liners are quite durable and last for years, but they are subject to being damaged. Fortunately, it’s not hard to repair a vinyl pool liner, especially when damage is minor, but it’s important to act quickly whenever damage occurs. Here’s a guide from Atlantis Pool & Spa to repairing in-ground vinyl pool liners:
Avoid Pool Liner Repairs by Preventing Damage
Most damage to vinyl pool liners is preventable, and preventing damage is the best way to keep your vinyl liner pristine and undamaged. Follow these rules, and you’ll minimize the risk:
- Keep all sharp objects away from your pool.
- Use only tools and cleaning procedures designed for vinyl pools.
- Ban breakable glass containers from pool areas.
- Always keep your pool full of water.
- Never ice skate on a vinyl-lined pool in winter.
Minor Pool Liner Repair Can Be A Do-It-Yourself Job
If the vinyl liner in your pool is punctured or has a small cut, you can purchase an easy-to-use vinyl liner repair kit and take care of the problem yourself. These kits are available at Atlantis Pool & Spa, and can even be used underwater. If you have minor damage, drop by our convenient Minneapolis St. Paul showroom in Brooklyn Center and we’ll be glad to provide you with an inexpensive vinyl pool liner repair kit and advise you on its use. Be sure to follow all instructions carefully, and you’ll make the repair quickly.
For More Serious Liner Damage, You Need Professional Pool Repair Service
For any damage other than a minor puncture or cut, contact Atlantis Pool & Spa right away. Left unrepaired, such damage can quickly get worse and could even mean that you’ll need a complete liner replacement. If professional repairs are made immediately, though, your pool liner will be as good as new and shouldn’t give you any more problems. Some of the types of damage that should only be repaired by professionals include:
- Large Cuts or Tears – These need quick action to prevent them from increasing in size. Our technicians can repair most such damage quickly and save you from expensive liner replacements.
- Sagging or Wrinkled Liners – Temperature changes, unexpected pool drainages, and other factors can sometimes cause a vinyl pool liner to sag or even pull away from its attachment to the top of the pool. In most cases, our technicians can remove these sags and wrinkles and reattach the liner properly.
- Leaks around Drains, Inlets, and Lighting – Fixing these situations is always a job for the pros. Our professional technicians will make the repairs quickly to prevent further expensive damage.
Atlantis Pool & Spa – Minneapolis St. Paul Vinyl Pool Liner Repair Company
Any time your vinyl-lined in-ground pools suffers damage, contact Atlantis Pool & Spa for expert advice, repair kits, or professional repair service. Whether you had us build your pool or not, we have the experience and expertise you need to keep a problem with your pool’s liner from growing into a costly liner replacement job. Our 30+ years of experience in building and maintaining Minnesota swimming pools is your assurance of quality repairs.