• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Start at Home Decor logo
  • New? Start here
  • Home
  • Projects
    • Building
    • Before and After
    • Decorating
    • DIY
    • Furniture
    • Holiday Decorating & Crafts
    • Tutorials
    • About Me
  • Custom Built Home
  • Remodeled Home
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Newsletter
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • DIY and Home Decor
  • New? Start Here
  • Our Home
  • Remodeled Home
  • Newsletter
  • Contact
  • About Brooke Larsen
  • Privacy Policy
×

Home

All the Details on Our Liner Pool

Sep 3, 2021 · Modified: Oct 6, 2022 by Brooke Larsen · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

  • Facebook
  • Twitter

When we bought our lot to build, I told my husband "a pool would look great here" At the time it was just wishful thinking. I have always wanted a pool.

In our last home we had an above ground 4ft deep pool. We loved that pool so much, my kids swam in it every day. (view that one here) We had heard rumors that pools were several years out. I didn't want to wait that long to put in a pool so we were planning to go with grass. And then I found a company that was just starting up and did liner pools. I loved the look of pool liners. They could start in the spring and the price was just right, so we jumped on the opportunity.

Why We did a Liner Pool

I did a lot of research about different kinds of pools. Each pool is built and installed differently and they all seem to have pro and cons.

A Liner pool is Cheaper- Gunite is about $30,000 to $50,000 more.

Gunite will last for a VERY long time, where a liner will usually last 10 to 15 years. Once the liner wears out you drain your pool and then replace the liner. The cost to do that is around $5,000.

I also like the bright blue color of a pool liner. Gunite can be sharp and cut your feet until it wears down. A liner is very smooth, but texture can be added to stairs. (which is what I did)

We decided it wasn't worth the extra cost for gunite so we went the liner option and I am so glad we did.

Sizing of Our Liner Pool

We did a standard 40ft long x20ft wide pool. We do have a 3 ft wide Shamu shelf. I made the shelf a little shorter so it wouldn't eat up the shallow too much. The water on the shelf is 18 inches deep, which is a great place to sit in the water. Our pool is 9ft deep so we could have a diving board.

Pricing for a Liner Pool

It is hard to put a firm price on a pool because of all the options. I would say pools start around $75,000 and go up from there. Where you live will impact the price as well.

Pool Liner Replacement Cost

A Liner should last 7 to 10 years, my neighbors has last 15 years. If a liner gets a hole it can be fixed while the water is in there. Pool liner replacement cost is around $5000. Talk to your pool installers for exact costs

Salt water

We went with a salt liner pool. Salt water pools reduce skin and eye irritation and greatly reduce the chlorine smell. We have a chlorinator that converts salt into chlorine. Salt is also cheaper to buy and easy to maintain.

I hope I answered all of your pool questions, if not leave a comment!

Check out more details on our gazebo here

6 Easy Steps for Creating the Perfect Outdoor Living Space

Join the newsletter

Subscribe to get our latest content by email.

Thank you so much for joining our community, we are so excited to have you! Just one last step, head over to your email and confirm your subscirption!

There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again.

Powered by ConvertKit
« Simple Black and White Halloween Decor
How to Add Simple Fall Decorations »
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

About Brooke Larsen

Hello Friends! I love anything DIY and home decorator! On my blog I hope you will find home inspo. Whether it is for your next DIY project or home decor. If I can do it, anyone can!

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Hi I am Brooke I am an avid DIY-er and home decorator! I share home inspo and all of my DIY projects with step-by-step directions. I sprinkle in a few recipes to help out all of us busy moms too. If I can do it, so can you!

More about me →

Popular

  • Timeless Picture Frame DIY Wall Molding
  • How to Paint Exterior Brick Like a Pro
  • Elegant DIY Bedroom Wall Mural for All Ages
  • Creative Ideas for Spring Tiered Tray Decor
  • New? Start here
  • Home
  • Projects
  • Custom Built Home
  • Remodeled Home
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Newsletter

Copyright © 2023 Start at Home Decor on the Seasoned Pro Theme

14 shares