POOL LINERS & SYSTEMS
Simply Sensational Lining Solutions That Enhance Pool Projects Of Any Size With liner pools being a popular choice in the UK, there will always be demand for a variety of pool lining solutions for both new build and refurbishment projects of any size and in any location. Thankfully, the days of limited lining choices are a distant memory thanks to an ever-expanding offering of the latest on-trend, high quality and durable solutions, many of which are now texturised. So what’s available this year? Here we examine just some of the options By Jon Wadeson
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here are a variety of ways to transform a dated looking swimming pool that has clearly seen better days, but when it comes to indoor or outdoor liner pools, both in commercial and domestic settings, one of the simplest, most effective and visually impressive ways is a complete refresh of the pool interior – and that means some form of new lining. With manufacturers keeping a close eye on both owner and operator needs and the latest trends, the quality and depth of ranges has greatly increased over the last decade, with new designs, colours, patterns and textures all being made available. As a result, pool owners who wish to transform their pools and bring them up to date, can do so fairly quickly and at a relatively low cost too. “Whether it’s a factory made ‘bag’ liner, or a heavy-duty site applied liner, the range and quality of swimming pool vinyl linings has come on in leaps and bounds in recent years,” said Certikin Product Manager, Mark Adams. “The strength and durability of pool vinyl has increased enormously, thanks to the application of improved protective lacquers which, when combined with high quality inks and colourings, improves stain and abrasion resistance, reduces plasticiser migration and helps combat UV degradation.” With the latest liners now being at the cutting edge in the trend stakes, numerous pool owners are jumping at the chance to modernise their pools, and in doing so, bring them in line with the latest contemporary styles. Of course, that’s not to say that traditional options and colours don’t still have a place, but the variety of choice on offer today has become quite impressive when compared to just ten years ago, and meant companies in the sector remain as busy as ever as owners realise the value of a liner revamp due to wear and tear or to simply facilitate a refresh and change in appearance. Clearly suitable for new projects, replacement linings really come into their
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own when refurbishing existing and pools, as the visual contrasts from old and tired to new and stunning are much more striking. Whether designed and produced in a factory or applied on site, a new liner for a pool of any size or shape has the ability to give a visually unwelcoming installation a new lease of life and the chance to once again impress as a focal point of any setting. Regardless of pool size, style or the aesthetic requirement, there’s sure to be a liner or lining solution that ticks all the necessary boxes and in this latest issue, we take a look at just some of the available lining options and companies that are providing them for 2025.
EXPERIENCE STUNNING AND UNIQUE LINING OPTIONS FROM AQUAFLEX Aquaflex is proud to provide the swimming pool industry with site lining teams to cover the ever growing commercial and domestic
swimming pool market around the UK and into Europe. Site lining is the perfect solution for non-uniform shaped pools and offers a costeffective 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. Added to their range in 2023 was Alkorplan’s TILE – a product that simulates large format tiles. Perfectly combining elegance and functionality, the two colours in the range, Quartz (grey) and Jade (green), give the pool a sober and elegant look and both are very versatile in any environment. Featuring an embossed structure and optimum anti-slip resistance, with a thickness of 2mm, TILE is a very resistant and robust option.
Coming soon from Aquaflex, the EXO collection of 3D embossed liners will consist of five colour options including Ventura Ivory as seen here
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