What MIL is best for pool liner?

To put it into perspective a standard sheet of paper is 10 mil.

• 27 mil liner and Thicker: The Good. 27 mil liners may be a good choice for your swimming pool if you have poor floors or walls.
• 27 mil liner and Thicker: The Bad.
• 20 mil pool liners: The Good.
• 20 mil pool liner: The Bad.

Which is thicker 20 mil or 27 mil?

Most of the above ground liners are thin, although most manufacturers call their thickness 20 mil. The correct term for liners is mil, although this is not short for millimeter. It is the term that represents 1/1000th of an inch. Therefore, 20 mil = 0.020 inch and 27 mil = 0.027 inc.

How long will a 30 mil pool liner last?

The reality is that the average inground pool liner will last 5–9 years.

How thick should pool liner be?

To start, vinyl pool liners are usually 20, 27, 28, or 30 mils thick. The decision on whether or not to upgrade the thickness is yours—but keep in mind that this detail that will be with you for 5-9 years.

How long will a 20 mil pool liner last?

Vinyl liners last 5-9 years, with a general rule being the thicker the liner, the closer it will be to 9 years. But beyond that, a thicker vinyl liner is a good investment in avoiding potential problems. They can withstand more damage without leaking and will require fewer patches and repairs.

Which is thicker 20 mil or 25 mil?

A 25 MIL liner is 0.0250 inches thick or approximately 12% thicker than a 20 Gauge liner.

Is 27 mil pool liner worth it?

In short, yes. The thicker the vinyl liner, the longer it can typically be expected to last. Vinyl liners come in a variety of thicknesses, usually 20, 27, 28, or 30 mils thick. A thicker inground pool vinyl liner will be able to withstand more impact and is more resistant to punctures.

How do you know if your pool liner is bad?

But there’s more to an aging liner than just color fade….Here are 6 signs that it may be time to replace your liner.

1. Fading.
2. Wrinkles.
3. Cracking and Tearing.
4. Leaks.
5. Liner Bead Problems.
6. Stains & Discoloration.

Do dark pool liners make water warmer?

Deep Blue- A darker liner is more likely to absorb sunlight, and therefore can help to warm your pool water. Darker liners will also make it more difficult to see debris and dirt in your pool.

Do thicker pool liners last longer?

In short, yes. The thicker the vinyl liner, the longer it can typically be expected to last. Vinyl liners come in a variety of thicknesses, usually 20, 27, 28, or 30 mils thick.

Which is thicker 12 mil or 16 mil?

The 16-mil is slightly thicker than the 12 mil due to the extra material, but these factors don’t dramatically change the price of the blanket. In The Swim makes a similar 12-mil solar blanket for about 10% less.

How long should a 27 mil pool liner last?

Vinyl liners last 5-9 years, with a general rule being the thicker the liner, the closer it will be to 9 years.

Which is better the 20 mil or the 27 Mil?

Oftentimes people ask us which liner material is “better:” the 20 mil or the 27 mil? In reality, there is no “better” liner. The most important choice is not the thickness of the material, but the liner pattern that you choose.

Which is better 20 mil or 27 Mil pool liners?

Thicker liners tend to be less pliable and much heavier which can make the installation more difficult. A proper fitting 20 mil liner will outlast an improper fitting thicker liner. There can be advantages to thicker liners though. 27mil and thicker liners can help protect against abrasive pool surfaces and provide additional puncture protection.

When to use a 6 mil reinforced sheet?

A six mil reinforced film can be considered “heavy-duty” when it is used to cover a desk to keep it clear of dust. That same “heavy-duty sheet” would not be strong enough to line a landfill.