Laying out the Replacement Liner

by Tina
(Lakeport CA)

We have a pool that is up. We need to replace the liner, how do we lay out the new liner?
Thank you, Tina


Hi Tina. I would do it like the illustrations on these pages. They show a pool liner being stretched into a pool over the pool framework. This is how I would normally install an overlap vinyl liner into an above ground pool.

Expandable Liner Installation

A beaded liner would need to be placed inside the pool and opened up. This page might help with that.

Beaded Liner Installation

Here are a few other pages that might help with your vinyl liner installation.

Vinyl Liner Replacement

Vinyl Liner Overhang

Overlap Liners


This is the beginning of a liner installation. The liner is fist opened up wide to soak up some sun shine. Then it is folded into the shape in the photo. This is what the two of us lift into the pool and begin stretching it over the top rails.