Beaded Liner Came Off During Installation

by Dave
(Ontario, Canada)

I just recently installed an 18' above ground pool and went through great lengths to make sure everything was level and secure. I used a 3/4" foam bottom base on top of sand (and used sand for the pool cove).

When we started to fill the pool the liner pulled away from the bead after it was about 1/8 full. Local pool store mentioned that probably needed to raise the pool base up.

Question is how much, and from where, would you estimate that this should be added? I don't want this to happen again and as well don't want it too slack, as I've heard that can also cause the liner to come off.

PS - Great site learned lot here (but obviously not how to install the liner!!)




Hi Dave. I would try doing the initial filling during the hottest part of the day. The more direct sunlight you can get on the liner the easier it will stretch into place. If you have tried this and the liner is still pulling out you could try building up the cove.



There is very little the hot sun won't fix so I would try this first.

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