Newbie here, installing a new liner on above ground pool

Hi,

Just wanted to get some advice from people who have installed a new liner on an above ground pool.

I bought my current house in 2007 from my father-in-law. The house has a 24' Johnny Weissmuller-48" deep above ground pool.

Back around 2006, I helped him replace the pool liner. All I remember having to do was get a pick-up truck full of sand, and the liner.

Well fast-forward to 2012, and the liner obviously has a leak, as the water level was under 1' when I took the cover off. Plus the liner has a lot of wrinkles and is stained a bit.

I just wanted to know which option is best for making a cove as well as the surface on the floor under the liner.

I've seen that foam coves as well as foam padding for the floor are available. I don't mind if it costs a bit more for foam, just want the best quality to last for more than 6 years. Anyone have any advice on which is better?

Would I have to remove the existing sand that is in-place if I wanted to use foam?

Thanks!!

My pool was just replaced. Previously I had sand coves built up but went with foam coves this time. They simply raked the sand and leveled it out. I also have padding under the pool (happy bottom). I have always had padding of some sort under the bottom of the liner each time liners have been installed. The padding is simply installed over the sand base.

Hope this helps and welcome to the Pool Forum!

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