A mil is 1 1000 of an inch also called a thou as in a thousandth.
Thick vinyl pool.
Vinyl liners are similar.
When talking about the mil or guage of vinyl pool liners you should first get a decent understanding of what these terms actually mean.
How much does it cost to replace a vinyl pool liner it depends on the size of the pool and the thickness of the liner you select.
Learn how mil and gauge match up which is better and what they mean in terms of conventional measuring units like inches in and millimeters mm.
Customers always ask us about the thickness of the vinyl all the time and most customers think that just because one liner is thicker than another it means.
Pool warehouse carries 100 virgin vinyl swimming pool liners manufactured exclusively in the usa.
A mil is not a millimeter.
Though the thickness of a vinyl pool liner doesn t always guarantee long liner life a thicker liner is usually more durable than a thinner model.
Different pool liner manufactures use different measurements and measuring systems like gauge and mil to signify the thickness of the vinyl used their pool liners.
Patches can be very long lasting i had a patch on my old liner that lasted 15 years.
Vinyl liner thickness basics.
The thickness of a vinyl pool liner is critical to how the liner fits.
The liner needs to be strong and flexible but not too thick or heavy.
Understanding vinyl pool liner thickness.
Vinyl liner thickness is measured in mils.
If you have an above ground or in ground swimming pool that sees heavy use it s often better to go with a thicker vinyl pool liner.
To work properly a pool liner needs to have a good balance of different properties.
A 20 gauge vinyl swimming pool liner is thinner than a 25 gauge liner.
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In most cases there is no need to drain the pool to repair a vinyl liner.
A thicker inground pool vinyl liner will be able to withstand more impact and is more resistant to punctures.
Imagine a gymnast that needs a balance of strength flexibility and size.
Ultimately the decision on the thickness of vinyl liner to buy is a matter of preference but it will stay with you for up to 10 years and as little as 5 so it s good to consider all the factors.
Another unit of measurement is the gauge which actually varies in size from dealer to dealer.
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To start vinyl pool liners are usually 20 27 28 or 30 mils thick.
About 39 mils equals 1 mm.