POOL LINERS & SYSTEMS
Splendid Lining Solutions For Projects Of Any Size With liner pools still being the most popular type of pool in the UK, there will always be a demand for a variety of lining solutions for both new build or refurbishment projects. The good news is that the days of limited choice are well and truly in the past thanks to an expanding offering of high quality and durable manufactured and on site options. So what’s available for the 2020 season? In this issue, we examine the available options By Andrea Hartshorne
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here are countless ways to transform a swimming pool from an unsightly vision to welcoming oasis, but one of the simplest and most effective for both outdoor and indoor liner pools is a complete refresh of the inside of the pool – and for many pools across the UK, that means replacing the liner. Each season, the quality and range of designs, colours, patterns and now textures that are available increases, meaning pool owners who wish to transform or renovate their pride and joy can do so quickly and at a relatively low cost. “The options to create the ‘look’ of the liner have also developed dramatically in recent years,” said Certikin Product Manager, Craig Williamson. “Whilst most of the traditional classics are still available, the introduction of vibrant colours, photographic printing, metallic and pearlescent finishes to spread light around the pool and engraved finishes that offer a natural stone look and ‘touch’, mean that the finished look to a pool can be unique, classical, dramatic or plain and simple. This explosion in options is not only restricted to factory made liner component materials, as used to be the case, but has extended into commercial grade materials. The site applied lining option, which was once the preserve of the commercial pool, is now desirable to the domestic owner who can combine the benefits of a heavy grade liner with the colour, pattern or effect they wish to see every time they swim.” A superb solution for renovation projects and refurbishments both big and small, a new pool lining whether produced in a factory or applied on-site provides the capacity to give used pools both in the domestic and commercial sectors the chance to impress again. Regardless of size, style or aesthetic requirement, there’s sure to be a liner or lining solution that ticks all the necessary boxes and we take a look at just some of the available options.
ALKORPLAN AND AQUAFLEX PROVIDE COMMERCIAL POOL CONFIDENCE Aquaflex is proud to provide the UK swimming pool industry with Alkorplan
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approved site lining teams to cover the ever growing commercial and domestic swimming pool market. Site lining is the perfect solution for non-uniform shaped pools and offers a cost effective solution compared to other finishes such as ceramic tiles. With an expanding range of 1.5 and 2.0mm site lining patterns, customers have a variety of choices ranging from natural and ceramic embossed designs to conventional standard patterns used widely in the commercial market. Dorset-based Cresta Leisure is an advocate of the use of the Renolit Alkor material used by Aquaflex. Its durability and finish – whether it be the luxurious Touch range or the general domestic patterns – gives any pool a high quality finish and appearance. So whether it’s a new pool, or a refurbishment of an old, the versatility of on site lining gives the customer a number of affordable alternative finishing options to that of a traditional concrete tiled pool. As a Myrtha installer, the use of Alkor solutions has become the key to a number of successful installations and as consequence, Aquaflex have been involved with a number
of 2020 SPATA Gold, Silver and Bronze award winning pools that all have Alkor Liners incorporated into the Myrtha Renovaction and full panels system. Finally, the support, backup and skilled installation provided by the Aquaflex team gives Cresta the confidence to recommend and sell the Renolit material in all pool aspects. Aquaflex also produces .750mm pretailored liners in their 22,000 square foot factory in Salisbury, Wiltshire where they have a strong reputation for complex designs and non-conventional steps and features. With a design team that has the skill and the experience to incorporate new, revolutionary designs, they strive to push the boundaries of what can be achieved with a pre-tailored liner.
THERE’S AN OPTION FOR EVERYONE WITH SCP’S PROFLEX RANGE Available from SCP UK, Proflex on-site pool liner solutions from Haogenplast – a global leader in the development, design and manufacture of premium quality pool linings Proflex solutions provide a high quality, durable, 100% watertight vinyl reinforced swimming pool liner that delivers long term
Aquaflex’s Alkor solutions have become key to a number of successful installations including at this Crest Leisure award-winning project at Bryanston School in Dorset
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