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 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 type of pool liners are there?

There are three main types of vinyl liners for above ground pools: Overlap, Beaded and Unibead. The purpose of liners is to retain pool water, create a protective barrier for the structure of the pool, and assist in maintaining structural integrity.

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.

Which is the best above ground pool liner?

The original is still the best. Well, actually I’m kidding. I don’t think overlap liners are the best option for above ground pools. 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.

Where does the pool liner hang over the pool?

In a pool with an overlap liner the liner will hang over the outside of the pool. Carefully look under the top rail/pool coping. Is any of the liner visible on the outer-side of the pool?

How big is a shelf for a pool liner?

Most pools have a 6-8″ shelf at the top of the pool wall that might be fragile. Once you have exposed the top rail/coping then you’ll need to take a look at how the liner is attached to the pool wall.

Which is better J hook or unibead pool liners?

Unibead liners only hang about an inch over the wall so you can’t see the liner from the outside of the pool’s wall which also looks better. I think unibead/j-hook liners are a little easier to install for the novice as they are less complicated and have a greater margin for error than the overlap or beaded types.

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.