Quote Originally Posted by DIYLINER View Post
The liner was showing its age when we moved in about 9 years ago
It finally developed a massive leak over the winter, the shallow end was dry in the Spring
I had planned on replacing the liner myself at that time, wife threw a fit so I did not do it
Now I've decided to go ahead & DIY....can't afford the $2k they will charge around here

Sand packed bottom,hopper appears to be concrete lined
It needs some patching here & there, nothing catastrophic
Whats the best mix to use, hydraulic cement for smaller patches ?

I plan on putting the foam around the steel sides
Whoever installed the last liner failed to put it on 3 sides...maybe the 4th side was already there

I'd also like to reduce the deep end from about 8' 6" to about 7'
It used to have a diving board, long gone
I thought maybe dumping about a foot of gravel in as fill, then pouring 6" concrete on top ?

Pool has been here for 30 years, no signs of movement
Thanks
-Dave

Hi Dave, welcome to The Forum!

2K for a liner drop, if it includes the wall foam and floor touch up is pretty cheap.

However, you are also wanting to make the hopper less deep.

I don't know if you would be able to use a 'stock' liner for the pool as it sits now but, if you modify the hopper, you'll need to get a custom liner (it's the better way to replace a liner anyway but ... costs a bit more).

I would love to discuss your remodel (especially, the floor, both sand and crete parts, walls, light, plumbing and stairs) - without a good idea of what you have and what you want to be done - I'm left guessing and proffering advice that may or may not fit your needs

I've done the rehab I think you're talking about dozens of times and am more than willing to help you do it right while saving as much money as possible (especially avoiding the shortcuts, oversights or poor workmanship that might end up costing you more money in the future).

As said, I'm more than willing to consult with you on your pool rehab and help you as much as I can on-line.

(Thanks, Jan, for the 'heads up' )