Vinyl Liner Detached at Deep End

[Jward]

Hi,

We have a 16x32 IG with a motorized hideaway pool cover. While repairing a corner tear in our liner, I unwittingly removed the damaged liner from the corner and the bead ended up coming off the entire 16' x 8" plastic track on the deep end wall. The problem is that with even two people holding it, we can't line it up correctly without it continually coming back out... it's too big. The track needs replacing. It's been brittle and broken for years. However, I'd like to buy a thinner (less wide) 16' track to at least get the liner affixed to the wall and then go from there.

Any tips on repairing this? I'd post pictures but I'm new here and that isn't a permission... yet at least?

Thanks

[Watermom]

Hi and welcome to the Pool Forum. Send pics to poolforum AT gmail DOT com and Ben will post them for you. Hopefully one of our installer members may have some suggestions for you. Hope you enjoy being a part of our forum!

[Jward]

Got it... thanks

[PoolDoc]

Pictures:

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/--ZMNLPKf4TE/T0vKKkSn5sI/AAAAAAAABXg/fGqk8l2VWgE/s800/Liner%25201.1%2520web.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qgb8QCuBCXY/T0vKK1dEYwI/AAAAAAAABXo/gzBUnej21Nc/s800/Liner%25201.2%2520web.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-z4rD4ws8Wbc/T0vKLYbTlWI/AAAAAAAABXw/YzAgJuFi9tM/s800/Liner%25201.4%2520web.jpg

[Jward]

Hey.. could someone tell me what the name of this "plastic track" is officially called? I'm trying to search for it online for some leads on replacing it... thanks

[Jward]

Anyone?

[PoolDoc]

Vinyl track repair is not anything I know about. I've alerted a couple of guys who do, about your thread -- but you have to keep in mind that the pool season hasn't started yet, and traffic here is still low.

[waste]

Welcome to the Forum!

Sorry to have missed this til now! :(

What you are looking for is going to be a liner 'receiver' or 'track' for a cantilever deck.

It looks like your corners were done with the stuff I'm talking about but the straight walls were done with a kind I've never seen ... :confused: (on second look, it seems that it might be all the same, as I said - I've not seen this style reciever before)

See what you can look up tomorrow and post back on Fri. (so I'll be reminded) I'll tell you what should work or try to do my own search over the weekend (*I'm NOT very good with using the search functions on a computer :o)

Try this (http://poolsbycardinal.com/mps-pool-liner-tracks.php) for a start.

[Jward]

Hey thanks for the information. I haven't been able to find anything that resembles the track online. The pool cover manufacturer (Cover Pools) may be able to help since they did the install. However, a previous owner had it done, and I'm guessing it's been 10-15 years since any work was completed there. (we replaced the cover in 2007)

The term "cantilever" was helpful... thanks for that. I just want to avoid draining the pool for now so even a temporary fix would suffice until we have the funds to replace the liner. I could build a ceramic tile overlay too.. it's just getting the vinyl bead firmly attached to the metal base that's troublesome...

[waste]

If you follow the link I gave in my last post and click on the 'top mount' selection to the right, you'll see what I'm talking about. The track is easy to install and is a permanent fix. :)

As I said, I've never seen the track you have, but what I'm recommending will do the job.

When you get the new receiving track, let me know and I'll tell you how to install it and what to watch out for - and how to get the liner into it :cool:

[Jward]

Thanks Ted,

Can you help me zero in on what track you're suggesting? I see several on their page. Keep in mind that the "up-facing" part of the track needs to be flat so the pool cover can run back and forth over it.

[Jward]

Sorry... guess I missed something here

[aylad]

Were you able to find the track that you needed?

[Jward]

Hi... no, Cover Pools couldn't suggest a solution. I'm going to post one more picture showing how flat the top section needs to be. The pool cover literally rides over it each time it opens and closes. That's the dilemma. Nothing I've seen so far online simulates it. Also, the fact that it's 16' long is unusual compared to the 4' and 8' sections most companies sell.

Thanks for asking...

[PoolDoc]

Jward's photo:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tK_v1Gxs_ZU/T2qEkcL6KsI/AAAAAAAABys/9aG_iwF83LM/s800/Liner%25201.5%2520web.jpg

[waste]

Unfortunately, I don't think you'll be able to find the coping that matches what you had, as you haven't already.

Fortunately, the tracks i gave you the link to will be able to do the job. As you are, understandably, worried about wear on the cover, you can either go with the plastic receiver or use the 'side mount' track. Either way, you would want to cover the exposed toprail of the panel. I think that tile, possibly bullnose, would do what you need.

Don't sweat that the pieces aren't 16' (2 X 8= 16 ;) ) & 2 8s are slightly easier to install :)

I wish I lived close enough to you that I could just stop by one afternoon and take care of this for you! It would honestly be a few hours work for me to do this. If you DIY, it might take ~ 1 1/2 days, owing to have to learn some new skills, but this is certainly a weekend project you can do yourself! :D

Please keep us informed as to your progress and ask any questions you have.