How do I change my pool from gunite to a vinyl liner?

Are you considering a pool conversion to adapt your aging gunite pool to a vinyl liner pool? This is a good alternative to having your pool resurfaced or replaced. This is not a do-it-yourself-project that you can complete with stock liners and off the shelf components. Make sure you use a trusted pool professional like the Liner Specialists to do the job. Although you may stumble onto a liner that would work, it is better to have a custom liner made for your pool conversion. A custom fitted liner will cost more than a stock liner, but a better fit is worth the money.

You can purchase the remaining supplies for your pool conversion from a pool supply company. If you hire a contractor, you can save money by getting the components for the pool conversion yourself. You will need a track system to secure the liner to the pool. This system is installed with stainless screws just beneath the edge of the coping, around the entire perimeter of your pool. During the pool conversion, you will attach a pad between the liner and the gunite walls. Rolled wall foam is cut in strips and attached to the walls. An adhesive works well for this step. The purpose is to provide cushioning so the gunite does not damage your vinyl liner.

You should consider hiring a pool conversion contractor like The Liner Specialists for the installation. It is recommended that you hire a pool specialist that has experience in pool conversions. A pool conversion expert can assist you with measuring and installing the track. Remember that if the liner measurements are not precise, you will not have a successful pool conversion. Our company uses laser technology for our conversions. Look for a company that has experience measuring and fabricating pool conversion liners.

The biggest expense for a pool conversion from gunite to a vinyl liner pool is going to be the labor. Changing out the skimmers and returns are part of the labor expense we just spoke of. Hire contractors that have experience making liners for pool conversions and contractors that can give you references for prior pool conversion jobs. Take time to go by and see the pools before you sign a contract. Seeing pools they have done or pictures can prove they can handle it.

You can have a successful pool conversion if you hire contractors like The Liner Specialists with pool conversion experience and have the liner made by a professional pool conversion supply company.