A vinyl pool liner is a big investment. If you want your liner to last and stay beautiful for years to come, you have to maintain it properly. With that in mind, we’ve put together some handy tips and tricks to help you protect your vinyl pool liner from tears, leaks, fading, and other common damage.

Vinyl pool liners are tough, but they definitely endure some wear and tear over the course of a busy pool season. Stains, leaks, and other damage can happen over time — especially if your pool isn’t being properly cleaned and maintained

Proper maintenance is a key part of pool ownership. If you’re a new pool owner or you’re just looking for a maintenance refresher during the busy pool season, you’ve come to the right place. The main aspects of pool maintenance are circulation, chemistry, and cleaning. If you focus on those three areas, your pool will stay in tip-top shape. Let’s take a look at some pool maintenance basics to get you started. 

It’s no shock (pun intended) that chemicals and the sun are often the cause of fading and discoloration on your vinyl pool liner. While slight fading is common and occurs gradually over time, harsh sun and chemical exposure can cause your liner to fade prematurely. Thankfully, there are some things pool owners can do to prevent fading and protect their liner to keep it looking like new for as long as possible. Check out our tips to prevent your pool liner from fading below:

As leading pool experts in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, we get a lot of questions about vinyl pool liners. We’ve compiled a few of the most common ones to help you learn more about your liner and make the right decision for your pool and backyard.