To Much Liner When Tucking

by Gregg
(Allen, TX)

I have about 12 inches of liner to tuck back into pool after coping is installed. It seems to not want to lay flat when I'm trying to tuck it in, can I trim it?




Hi Gregg. I have never felt the need to trim the liner before tucking it. That does not mean it is not possible, just be sure to leave plenty left for tucking under.

If you have not read this page it might help.

Vinyl Liner Overhang

Normally if you set the liner up with cloths pins, like in the photos on that page, you can get the liner lined up pretty straight. If the front side is straight the under side will usually be pretty straight also.

I have had some under tuck that was kind of bunched up but it does not make that much difference. If the liner is pulled tight the water pressure will flatten most of it out. There is only a few inches above water level, and again, if the liner is pulled tight the little bit of bulging is not that bad.

You could always try it without cutting. If you really don't like it, drain some water out of the pool and do it over. The water would just need to be below the bottom of the overhung liner. It would then be fine to remove rails, cut the liner, and re-tuck it.