Bought a Used Doughboy Pool

by Michelle Miracle
(Madera, CA )

We dug the hole, put in soft dirt, put sides in track and bolted together. Stretching the liner in is the problem, can,t get it to stretch over the sides. We started filling it up and the sides caved in. What now?



Hi Michelle. I think I would try it again. Make sure you build the entire pool framework as illustrated on this page.


Expandable Liner Installation

Building the pool framework will keep the pool from caving in. When the water is near the edge of the pool and you begin taking the pool apart, do so just a few rails at a time. Pull the liner over the wall, install the coping and rods, and install the top rails as you progress around the pool. There should never be more than 3-4 top rails off the pool at any time.

If the liner does not seem to be stretching enough make sure you are working in direct overhead sunlight. This really helps.