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Is there an over-the-counter glue that substitutes for vinyl liner patching glue and is easy to find?
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∙ 8y ago
Using Underwater Glue, you can easily repair pool liners without draining the pool. Instructions are below.
1. Get a piece of PVC (vinyl) liner patch material that would provide a surface approx 2" larger than the slit all the way around the slit.
2. If possible, rough up with sandpaper both the area around the slit and the patch, then wipe away any dirt or grit.
3. After roughing with sandpaper, clean the patch with denatured alcohol (do not use rubbing alcohol) or acetone.
4. Following all directions and precautions on the package, properly cut the cartridge at approx 1/2" from the end. Note not to cut the cartridge at about 1/8" from the end as it will result in imbalanced dispensing due to holes that are too small.
Thoroughly mix (2 minutes or more) up enough glue to cover the patch, then stir it every few minutes until it begins to thicken. The amount of time required to do this will vary depending on the temperature. Higher temperatures will cause the glue to cure more quickly. At 70 degrees Fahrenheit, the glue will cure in 30-60 minutes. By stirring the glue until it begins to thicken, you will minimize the chance that the water will penetrate the patch before the glue sets.
5. Apply the glue to the patch. Then simply put the patch over the liner slit pressing lightly. Be sure to leave some glue in the bond area, don't press so tightly that all the glue is pressed out. Hold the patch in place until the glue hardens. If it is a vertical patch it is possible that it could slide down somewhat until the glue hardens. Smooth and taper the excess glue out around the patch for maximum strength.
6. Let the patch cure overnight before putting stress on it.
7. Clean any uncured glue off of your hands etc. with rubbing alcohol.
8. Swim! If you apply the glue correctly, its bond will be stronger than the pool liner.
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∙ 9y agoYES, at least 2 kinds, both sold in Wamart in Sporting Goods.
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Is there a paint for a vinyl liner?
no on paint! You will need to replace the liner.
Can a vinyl liner be added to a pool?
No
How do you remove stains from worms on a vinyl liner?
There are a number of ways you could remove stains from worms on a vinyl liner. You could use cleaners.
Is there anything to recolor a faded vinyl liner?
Yes, replace the liner. Nothing can put the color back into plastic or vinyl or glass or steel.
What is the best pool finish?
Vinyl Liner
Will a chlorine burn on the pool liner cause the liner to crack?
High concentrations of chlorine can and will destroy a vinyl liner.
Can lights be installed in a pool with vinyl liner?
Yes
Can you patch the corners of a 20ft - 30ft inground vinyl pool liner that has big rips?
No. Replace the liner.
How expensive is it to replace your pool vinyl liner?
Very expensive
How much does it cost to install a vinyl swimming pool versus fiberglass pool?
Well first of all there is no such thing as a fiberglass pool. You can have fiberglass walls instead of steel but your pool is still vinyl because you need a liner. These are the usual combinations of inground pools. Sand floor, steel walls, vinyl liner Sand floor, fiberglass walls, vinyl liner Vermiculite floor, steel walls, vinyl liner Vermiculite floor, fiberglass walls, vinyl liner Concrete floor, steel walls, vinyl liner Concrete floor, fiberglass walls, vinyl liner Concrete floor, concrete walls, no liner Concrete pools have to be painted with epoxy paint or if you want tile installed then usually you plaster over the concrete. Now a days 3 and 4 are the most common inground installs. 1 and 2 are usually pools that are 30 + years old although you can still have them done that way. In South Alabama the cost of a 20 *40 vinyl pool will cost around 18 to 22 thousand
Inground vinyl liner replacements in Houston Tx?
We used Garrett Vinyl Pools they have been around for years.
How do you repair leaks in the stair strip seals of a vinyl-lined pool if it's a new liner?
The vinyl liner should bond together with PVC glue from lowes or Home Depot. There is even a PVC liner that can be used with the glue to patch tears rips and holes.
