Deep End

Do you need a special liner to have a deep end for an above ground pool?


Hi. I will start by saying this discussion will be about steel walled, vinyl lined, above ground pools. As opposed to any of the soft side pools.

If you are just talking about sloping down about 3-4 inches deeper in the center, then the regular liner would probably do just fine. You would need to install it on a warm sunny day, but it should fit just fine.

If you plan on going deeper than that you should get an expandable liner. With an expandable liner you can dig an extra two to two and half feet deeper. On a round pool this deep area can be off to one side or it can be in the center. On most oval pools the deep area can be at one end or it can run the length of the oval.



Be sure to leave plenty of outer ledge for the pool frame to sit on and make gradual slopes. Most everything you need to know about expandable liners and deep ends can be found on these pages.

Expandable Liner Installation

Above Ground Pool Deep Ends

Oval Pool Deep Ends

Round Pool Deep Ends

Vinyl Liner Replacement