Swimming pool liners are one of the key components of your pool. This is true no matter what kind of pool you have. You want a liner that not only looks fabulous but will standup to all the abuse it is going to receive.

The material most over-lap and uni-bead liners are made from is 100 % virgin vinyl and the thickness of the liner is usually 20 gauge to 30 gauge. Most liners will come with a warranty and typically the thicker the material, the longer the warranty. Some 20 gauge pool liners have a 15 year warranty whereas some 25 gauge liners have a 25 year warranty. One thing to know is that some manufacturers warranties cover replacement costs on a depreciating scale, so be make sure you know exactly what it does and does not cover. Also, it's a good idea to be able to transfer the warranty to the next owner if you ever sell your home. Most swimming pool liners will be treated with some form of U.V. protector because the damage from the sun to the exposed liner can be quite devastating. Available now is a pool liner protector that matches your existing perimeter pattern and clips in and hangs down slightly into the water. This is a great idea as it will extend the life of your liner for years.

If you have an existing pool and want to replace your liner or add a liner to your concrete pool you can. In fact, there are replacements for just about everything you need like coping strips, padding for the walls and floor and you can even convert from an over-lap to a beaded liner. A very important piece of information to be aware of is that most replacement liners are made to "kind of" fit the size and shape of your pool. There are some companies that actually make the liner to your specifications and will guarantee the fit! You choose the color and pattern and you can even install it yourself if you want.

So you see that there are many things to consider when choosing swimming pool liners and these are just a few of the more important ones. We've all heard the horror stories from the folks who had major trouble with their pool liners and if you are a knowledgeable consumer, than chances are we won’t be hearing one from you!