liners for pools to stop leaks

parkview



Joined: 12/03/2009
Posts: 1123

Message Posted:
03/02/2010 12:54

Interested in whether anyone has had this done, how much, did it work to stop leaks etc. Any feedback much appreciated.

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
03/02/2010 13:40

There was someone doing this work a while back. It wasn't a great success. I think he now works on the Greek side. There isn't anyone doing it now as far as I know.



A few years ago we had to convert a lined pool back to tiles as it didn't stop the leaks (liner was badly fitted). Its not the tiles that make a pool watertight, it's what's under the tiles. We will be doing a tiled repair just across the Riverside roundabout from you in a few weeks time. Come and have a look when you see us start.

jay76


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 532

Message Posted:
03/02/2010 14:19

had leaks in my pool vaughan and his crew came and sorted it took about two weeks as rain kept stopping play

had no problems since.

parkview



Joined: 12/03/2009
Posts: 1123

Message Posted:
03/02/2010 15:09

Thanks for clearing that up for me Vaughan. I think the only way we could stop our pool leaking now is having all tiles removed and start from scratch, too expensive too be honest. Had holes plugged up behind lights, no leaks in overflow or balance tank as tests have been run without pump on.

decaf66


Joined: 03/09/2009
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
03/02/2010 16:45

A couple of years ago I had enough leakage from my pool to cause a shortage in Catalkoy (well almost).

Called in 'specialists' (not in existance now, surprisingly) and they recommended having it lined with a vinyl being used in the South. Cost £2,500. This was done and what a waste of time and money it was!

Last year called in Octopus and they ripped out this lining and the old tiling and then retiled the pool for me.

It was not cheap, but so far I am more than happy with the results.

In my humble opinion (and £2,500 down the drown), so don't bother with lining, do as I did, have a good job done and be prepared to pay for it.

John.