Overlap Pool Liner Installation

An overlap pool liner is installed in an above-ground swimming pool. Overlap liners are available for any style of above-ground swimming pool. They are called overlap liners because the excess liner overlaps the edge of the pool and the liner is attached with plastic coping. Liners protect the pool from damage and keep it from leaking.

Things You'll Need

  • Plastic coping
  • Hose and water faucet
  • Utility knife
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Instructions

    • 1

      Take the liner out of the carton. Spread it out in the sun to warm up and inspect it for holes.

    • 2

      Place the liner inside the empty pool, smooth side down. Center the round seam at the base of the wall. The other seams should form straight lines across the bottom of the pool.

    • 3

      Smooth out all of the wrinkles in the bottom of the pool and drape the sides of the liner over the wall of the pool.

    • 4

      Without pulling the liner tight, fasten the liner to the pool with the plastic coping temporarily.

    • 5

      Attach the hose to the water faucet and place the other end in the pool. Begin filling the pool with water.

    • 6

      Smooth out the liner along the walls of the pool as the pool fills with water. Remove the coping from the top of the pool wall one piece at a time. Pull the liner tight and reapply the coping.

    • 7

      After all of the wrinkles have been removed, trim the plastic coping so that there are no overlapping areas of coping.

    • 8

      Roll up the excess liner hanging outside of the pool and tape it in place. Avoid trimming the pool liner.