Vinyl Liner Options

by Becca Dixon
(Wellington, Kansas)

We have a had an above ground pool with a beaded liner & we have had nothing but trouble with it. We can not get the top to stay in the bead.

We were told they were better than the over the edge ones. I am not convinced. Any ideas out there. We are replacing our pool after 12 years & want to get the right kind of liner. Thanks



Hi Becca. I personally have nothing good to say about beaded liners. I find them practical only if you plan to cover the top rails of your pool with a deck like on this page.

Above Ground Pool, Deck and Awning

Otherwise I much prefer an overlap liner. I like the way I am able to install them with a flat, wrinkle free, base almost every time. I like having the flexibility in the sides to make them smooth every time, with no excess liner or wrinkles.


To learn more about liners visit these pages.

Overlap Liners

Beaded Liners

Expandable Liner Installation

Beaded Liner Installation

Above Ground Pool Liner Installation

Vinyl Liner Replacement

Vinyl Liner Overhang