New liner help

[Marillionfan]

Looking for the best/easiest way to install new 18x33 overlap liner. We have had leaks in the past and I know we will need to replace the concrete dust that was used to level the bottom of the pool, some of it had to of washed away, so that we will have to tackle once we get the caps off & old liner out. When the original liner was installed they sealed everything off and used a shopvac to suck the liner to the pool walls before putting the water in, but I was hoping there may be some tricks of the trade out there for installing. Thanks in advance.

[CarlD]

I'm no expert on this but I do know that getting the bottom level, even, and the right depth is important. Two tricks I've seen is using wet sand (or dust) and using 2' x 2' pieces of 1/2" plywood to step on when doing the final leveling and smoothing, and never putting a foot on the bottom. Use the plywood when standing on the liner as well to protect the base.

The shop-vac is necessary.

Other than that, others will have to help you.

[Marillionfan]

Ok finally going to start this have liner and new soft feet foam to install caps off but liner still in I am off on weds & thurs so baring rain I should be able to get the liner out this week

[CarlD]

Yeah, the rain's been a killer for me too. I've bought tarps just in case, to reduce re-grading time.

[Marillionfan]

New liner in and filled some small wrinkles but I'm guessing they will work their way out on their own. 6 bottles of 8.25% in to keep at shock level starting to clear up nicely. It was a struggle but it's done hopefully for the last time.

[CarlD]

Oh, I know THAT feeling: "This is the LAST time I'm doing this!"