28' Pool Liner in a 27' Pool

by Jerry
(Norwalk, Ohio)

Can I use a 28' pool liner in a 27' pool?

Hi Jerry. Yes you can. If at all possible it is best that you don't, but it can be done. Since a 27' liner is a very common size it should be easy to find one.

The only reason for installing the wrong size liner is if you ordered one and opened the box before checking the label on it. Most companies will not allow you to return a liner once the box has been opened, unless the box was mislabeled. If the box was marked 27' and a 28' liner came out of it you should be able to return it.

To install an oversize liner I would stretch it into place like these pages show.

Above Ground Pool Liner Installation

Expandable Liner Installation

When it comes time to tuck the liner under the rail, like this page.

Vinyl Liner Overhang

You will need to bunch the liner up the entire way around the pool. This will cause small wrinkles on the sides of your pool but should not be to bad. The trick is to bunch the liner evenly, so the wrinkles are small and even all the way around, and not to big in any one spot.