Beaded Liner Size

How do I measure my pool to determine if I need a 48" or 52" tall beaded pool liner?


Hi. The measurement they are looking for is from the bottom of the wall to the top of the wall. This can be taken from either the inside of the pool or the outside, whichever is easiest to get to the bottom of the bottom rail. You can then measure up to just under the top rail.

Some beaded liners can tend to be a little on the big and baggy side so there are a few more things you might consider before ordering one.

If the liner that is currently in the pool fits just fine, try to buy the exact same thing. If it has a lot of wrinkles on the sides or the bottom, chances are it was a little big for the pool.

With a beaded liner little things like to thick of sand on the base, or to large of coves, can make a big difference in how a liner fits.

We were doing installs one year for a store that insisted on selling beaded liners. The only liners we could get to actually fit the pool correctly were 48" liners with 52" walls. This combination worked perfect.

If you are not using the exact same thing that cam out of the pool you may want to ask the manufacturer a couple of questions. Find out how large the cove should be and how thick of a base the recommend. Will the 52" liner work OK with a 6" cove and a 2" base, or does it need a 4" cove with a ground level base? Try to get as much information as possible before buying.

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Beaded Pool Liner Question

Will a 33' x 48" inch beaded pool liner fit a 33' x 52" foot above ground pool?


Hi. On a nice hot day with plenty of direct overhead sunlight you would have no problem.