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Leaking Swimming Pool Repair and Renovation, Loule, Algarve

Leaking Swimming Pool Repair and Renovation, Loule, Algarve, Portugal.

Here we renovated an old swimming pool that was leaking through cracks in the structure. The pool was built on the side of a hill and after many years started to show cracks in the structure, several attempts were made to repair the cracks, but always unsuccesful.

The owners made the informed decision to solve the leaking pool problem once and for all by using the Renolit AlkorPlan pool lining system, guaranteeing that the pool structure will not leak. This was also a great opportunity to make the swimming pool into something truly unique and the envy of their neighbours and friends.

The Renolit AlkorPlan system is the perfect solution for fast renovation of swimming pools, leaving them leak free and beautiful.

Here we used PRANA from the ALIVE range.

An installation for a pool as large as this one takes around 4 days and the pool can be filled immediately. The installations are very clean (compared to tiling etc), as there is only minor remedial works to install the liner compatible fittings.

Contact us today to see what we can do for your swimming pool. Remember, the best time to work on the pool is when you are not using it, not 2 weeks before the visitors arrive.

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TOUCH AUTHENTIC swimming pool renovation, Moncarapacho, Algarve

This swimming pool had been leaking for many years through cracks in the structure of the pool. The owner had had a reinforced liner fitted at his previous pool, so he knew that it was the perfect choice.

In this installation, we found that some of the fittings in the pool were iron, so we took the opportunity to pass new pipes through the wall of the pool to the adjacent pump room.

The finish chosen here is the reinforced TOUCH range of liners, in the AUTHENTIC colour. Its brown and sandy colours give the water a deep turquoise colour.

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Cracked, leaking swimming pool repaired in Guia, Portugal

Installing a Renolit Alkorplan reinforced liner in a cracked and leaking swimming pool in Guia, Faro, Algarve, Portugal is a process that requires specialized skills and expertise. Here is an overview of the steps involved in this process:

Inspection: The first step is to inspect the swimming pool to assess the extent of the damage. The Renolit Alkorplan liner is a suitable solution for repairing minor to moderate cracks and leaks. If the damage is severe, the pool may require major repairs or even reconstruction.
Drain the pool: The next step is to drain the pool completely to access the damaged areas. Any debris or contaminants should be removed before proceeding.
Prepare the surface: The pool surface must be cleaned and prepared before the Renolit Alkorplan liner is installed. Any loose or flaking material should be removed, and the surface must be smooth and even. The surface should also be treated with a suitable primer to ensure good adhesion.
Install the liner: Once the surface is prepared, the Renolit Alkorplan liner is installed. The liner is cut to size and welded together using specialized equipment. The liner is then carefully positioned in the pool and attached to the pool walls and floor.
Finish: After the liner is installed, the pool is refilled with water, and the finishing touches are added. This may include installing new skimmers, jets, and other fittings. The pool should be allowed to fill slowly to avoid damaging the liner.
Final inspection: The final step is to inspect the pool for any leaks or other issues. If any problems are found, they must be addressed before the pool can be used.

Overall, installing a Renolit Alkorplan reinforced liner in a cracked and leaking swimming pool is a complex process that requires specialized skills and expertise. However, with careful planning and execution, it is possible to restore a damaged pool to its former glory.

This interesting swimming pool was designed by a famous architect and originally built in the 1980s. It is refreshing to see a pool built with such thought. Its distinct levels create usable areas for all ages.

If you are planning to renovate your swimming pool, the best time is after summer, when you are not using the pool. Planning ahead avoids unnecessary problems, stress and delays. There are only so many working days in a year.

For this pool, we used Renolit AlkorPlan RELIEF in Sand colour, which gives the water a beautiful turquise colour.

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Complete Swimming Pool renovation and crack repair, Algarve, Portugal

A typical swimming pool in need of repair because of cracks in the structure. Renolit’s AlkorPlan series of reinforced swimming pool liners is the perfect solution for this. It’s laminated structure, reinforced with a polyester mesh guarantees that the pool will not leak.

There’s more good news!

An installation of a Renolit Alkorplan series membrane leaves the pool looking like new!
An installation of a Renolit Alkorplan membrane is completed in just a couple of days!
An installation of a Renolit Alkorplan membrane is very clean in comparison to building works.
An installation of a Renolit Alkorplan membrane means no drying time or waiting before refilling the pool, it can be filled immediatly.

If your swimming pool on the Algarve or Faro district is leaking, then contact us today to see how we can transform your pool in just a few days. Our enquiry form allows us to respond with a personalised swimming pool liner quote in a few hours.

Remember, the best time to plan pool repairs is when you are NOT using the swimming pool, not a few weeks before guests arrive. There’s only so many working weeks in a year and things like bad weather have to be taken into account, so to avoid disappointment, start planning now!

Happy Swimming

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Renolit AlkorPlan Carrara swimming pool liner, Algarve, Portugal

The Carrara finish is perfect for free form pools. The deep blues and carefully chosen pattern makes the water really sparkle. It’s something different than the usual blue mosaic tiles that are common place, but still has the same type of blue colour.

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A swimming pool liner is the perfect solution for swimming pools that have structural problems, or need to be renovated fast. The reinforced swimming pool liner from Renolit is guaranteed to be waterproof.

This type of installation takes a couple of days and the pool can be used straight away.

We install throughout Spain and Portugal. If you are planning to renovate your pool, plan to do it in the off season, not a couple of weeks before you want to use it!

Vilamoura, Algarve, RENOLIT TOUCH PRESTIGE pool liner replacement

A stunning replacement swimming pool liner in Southern Portugal. The original liner was installed in 1996, as the structure of the pool had cracked. The liner was starting to look tired and some of the fittings were broken. We removed the old liner, replaced the broken jets and lights, then installed the new reinforced liner.

This grey stone effect gives an amazing colour of water. We often get asked why the colour of the water is blue, even if the chosen finish is grey, brown, sand colour etc.. It is much like looking out to sea, the sea is always some kind of blue/green colour, no matter what colour the sand or rock below is. The colour is also darker depending on the depth of the pool.

The Renolit TOUCH range emulates the beauty of natural stone, but also guaranteeing that the pool structure is waterproof.

Our installations are fast, but with all outdoor work, then can be unforeseen delays, so ensure that you plan your swimming pool work for when you are NOT using the pool, not when you are thinking about using it. Start planning in September.

We install between 80 and 90 swimming pools per year, there are only so many working days in a year, factor in unexpected bad weather and there can be a an impact on lead times.

Reinforced swimming pool liners come in an amazing choice of finishes, to give your swimming pool a unique look. Reinforced liners are nothing like the traditional thin bag liners. Our swimming pool liners are made from a 1.5mm or 2mm thick polyester reinforced membrane, which is virtually impossible to rip or tear. They are the perfect solution for renovating a tired pool or repairing one that is leaking through the structure. The liner is guaranteed leak free for 10 years, giving huge peace of mind for the home owner.

Our fantastic liners can be fitted into virtually any type or shape of swimming pool, tiled pools, fibreglass pools, painted pools and permanently solve the problem of leaking pools… Reinforced liners can be fitted into swimming pools that were originally supplied with a bag liner.

A reinforced swimming pool liner makes looking after your swimming pool easier, the smooth nature of the liner makes cleaning easier. No more re-grouting and no sharp or missing mosaic tiles.

PiscinaLiner.com are Renolit qualified and official installers. Contact us today for a no obligation quote and information pack and see how we can transform your pool, or browse our website, where we have hundreds of examples of completed swimming pools and many videos of complete installations.

Algarve Cracked Leaking Swimming Pool Repair and Refurbishment

An old swimming pool in the Faro district of Portugal, that had become a headache for the homeowner. The pool started leaking several years ago, but steadily got worse (as swimming pool leaks always do). After investigating the usual suspects of leaking pipes, such as the skimmer and jets, it was discovered that the pool had cracked and that it was the structure of the pool that was leaking.

Once the pool was drained, the extent of the problem was clear, there were cracks in every wall of the pool, some bigger than others.

The causes of this cracking are unclear without significant and costly investigation, but normally the causes are poor ground preparation, leaks from pipes left unrepaired or poor initial construction. Sometimes the cracks can be caused from earthquakes. In this particular case it is probably poor construction, as the pool is cracked in several places. It is a large pool, so perhaps the slab it is built on was not sufficiently thick, or the specification of the steel in the concrete was not correct.

What are the choices for a lasting repair? There really only are 2 choices, one is to build a new concrete pool inside the existing structure, which is massive cost, considering the pool is 12m x 6m. Or the sensible choice is to install a reinforced PVC pool membrane from Renolit, a product that has been on the market since the late 1960’s. Originally developed in the early 60’s for civil engineering, waterproofing lakes, tunnels and large factory roofs, it was adapted for use in commercial swimming pools.

Adapting the Renolit AlkorPlan system meant extensive testing to ensure compatibility with pool chemicals. UV and waterproof qualities were already known. Once proven for commercial swimming pools, the system became the default choice for domestic pool construction in northern Europe, where pools can freeze and tiles are not suitable.

The Renolit AlkorPlan family of reinforced swimming pool liners are nothing like the thin plastic bag liners on cheap kit pools. They are in thicknesses of 1.5mm or 2.0mm. It is a permanent and long lasting solution. It remains flexible and the polyester fibres inside the material guarantee its strength.

The Renolit AlkorPlan range is 2000 (solid colours), 3000 (stamped patterns), CERAMICS (2.0mm with tiled texture), TOUCH (2.0mm natural stone), VOGUE (2.0mm textured) and then there are speciality liners, such as XTREME for water parks and very heavy use and Natural Pool for ponds and natural filtration pools.

This project took our highly skilled team 3 long days, around 110 man hours.

If you need this type of project carried out, do not delay, plan ahead. The best time to renovate the pool is when the guests are not using it, not 3 weeks before they arrive! Our installations are quick, but there are only so many working days in a year, with delays because of rain etc.

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Cracked, leaking swimming pool repair and renovation, Tavira, Portugal

This is a typical project for us. Cracked swimming pools are a real problem for the homeowner. There are really very few ways to repair the pool successfully and guarantee that the pool will not leak.

What options are there for repairing a leaking cracked swimming pool structure?

The pool can be fibreglassed. Glass fiber matting and polyester resin is applied to the structure, then finished with gelcoat. This provides a waterproof, semiflexible finish. However there are some drawbacks. If cracks open up, the fibreglass can’t cope with this movement. The finish looks brush applied, like a painted pool. The fibre glass often delaminates from the tiles, unless the structure is rendered with tile adhesive to give a good key.
Build a new pool inside the old one. A good, but very expensive solution. The old pool structure is treated just as the hole in which the new pool will be built. All plumbing needs to be new and a new surround made. Again there are some drawbacks. Cost is a big factor. Time, this takes 3 weeks start to finish. Mess, building a new pool is messy. Size of the pool, to be successful, 20cm of concrete needs to be sprayed or poured over the surface, this reduces the size of the pool by early 50cm in length and width (have to allow for the render and tiles layer), also the depth of the swimming pool is reduced by 20cm, not always a problem, but if the pool is very shallow, it is. The much wider pool surround can look a bit awkward.
Staple cracks. The forces involved in a swimming pool structure are massive. We have yet to see a system of staples that will hold together a cracked swimming pool structure. We often go to install in pools that have had multiple crack repairs.

A solution with a 10 year warranty, backed by a multi-national company.

The Renolit AlkorPlan system we use, is a reinforced PVC membrane that is both the waterproofing and cosmetic finish of the pool structure. The reinforced PVC membrane remains permanently flexible and will not rip or tear. The installation takes a couple of days for a standard domestic pool, with virtually no mess. It is the perfect solution.

In this example, you can see the installation process with pictures of the pool before and after.

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An old prefabricated panel pool needing a replacement liner. The original 20 year old liner was looking a bit worse for wear and the skimmer bucket had broken due to ground movement.

The owner took the opportunity to tackle all of these jobs at the same time, to leave the swimming pool looking like new.

The replacement of a reinforced pool liner like this takes one of our highly experienced teams just 2 days.

The first stage is to remove the old swimming pool liner, then inspect the fittings to see if any of the plates, gaskets or part of the fitting installed in the pool have been damaged.

The floor of the pool is cleaned, the top profile is fixed in place, then the welding of the reinforced swimming pool membrane can start.

The finish here is the Carrara from the AlkorPlan 3000 range, with contrasting white non slip treads.

If you are considering renovating your swimming pool, the best time of year to do it, is Autumn or Winter, when you are not using the pool. Try not to leave the work until 2 weeks before your guests arrive! The installation of the replacement reinforced pool liner is quick to complete, but every swimming pool is different and sometimes there are hidden surprises. Then there can be other delays beyond our control, so don’t put it off, ask for a quote today.

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We install reinforced swimming pool liners throughout mainland Spain and Portugal, with an unrivalled reputation for quality. Contact us today for a no obligation quote and make your swimming pool look as good as this one.

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Swimming pool renovation with reinforced liner, Luz, Lagos, Portugal

This traditionally built swimming pool was originally painted concrete, which was later covered with fibreglass.

The owner wanted to cosmetically renovate the pool, whilst ensuring that the pool remained waterproof GUARANTEED.

Tiling a fibreglass or painted pool can give problems if the contractor is not experienced. Normally an older concrete built swimming pool will have a fibreglass finish because it may have been leaking at some point. With older pools, especially those that were water deposits and painted, the paint in some cases actually seals the cement structure. In order to tile the pool properly the fiberglass and/or paint need to be sandblasted away, then the structure will need rendering smooth and then critically, it will need treating with a waterproofing agent, such as BASF MasterSeal, SikaTop etc, to ensure that the structure is waterproof (if the pool shows evidence of cracking, these solutions won’t work). This approach is costly and very messy, taking several days to complete.

The beauty of the RENOLIT system, is that we can install directly over the existing finish with very little preparation. This makes the job much faster, much less messy and also guarantees that the pool is waterproof, as the reinforced membrane is the cosmetic finsih and waterproofing, all in one. If there are cracks in the structure, the liner will also seal these.

In this case, the pool was not leaking, the owner just wanted it to look great, ready for next summer. If you are considering renovating your pool, start planning now to avoid disappointment and have your pool ready in plenty of time.