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Why Clients Choose Aquaglaze

Convert your Vinyl liner pool to an Aquaglaze Fibreglass pool

There has never been a better time to throw out your old vinyl liner! When your Vinyl liner starts to leak, crack, discolour or generally fall apart, before you repair or replace it – speak to us and find out how we can convert your pool to Fibreglass. Not only will you save money on chemicals and repairs, you will also save money in the long term on continually having to replace or patch the Vinyl liner which at best will last 10 years in comparison to 30 years with Fibreglass. Aquaglaze is a licensed and fully insured pool Resurfacing, Renovations, Restoration and coating company – providing you with the most professional, cost effective, pool Resurfacing, Renovations and restoration solutions on the market. The coating we apply resolves many typical pool issue including fixing leaks, cracks, osmosis, rust, damaged mouldy pool surfaces as well as updating and modernising your pool.

Backed by our statutory warranty you will have peace of mind that you will have trouble free use of your pool for the nest 30+ years.

Fibreglass resurfacing will be the last resurface you will need to do to your pool.

This is how we do it...

Pool water is pumped out and the liner and clip band is removed
The surface is prepared for Fibreglass resurfacing.
A Vinyl Ester primer coat (substrate adhesion coat) is applied
We then apply Vinyl Ester / Fibreglass reinforced laminate
Then we coat the laminate with Vinyl Ester filler coat (chemical barrier and enhances the quality of the finished surface)
Then Aquaguard ® top coat, the waxy colourful protective barrier.
After the filling of your swimming pool you will be ready to dive in and enjoy your ‘new pool’.

Vinyl Liner Repair Tips

Liner Bead Coming Out of the Track

Pool liners are designed to fit snugly. If installed off-center or improperly sized, the bead may pop out of the track.

You can stretch and reseat the liner using a heat gun, hair dryer, or boiling water. It often involves a lot of tugging, and if the liner is significantly out, you may need to lower the water level. Work in small sections to avoid draining too much.

Caution: Always keep dryers moving and away from water—risk of electrocution if dropped.

Liner Losing Colour

Sun exposure and harsh chemicals will fade liner colour over time. Avoid concentrated chemicals, which strip plasticisers, making the vinyl brittle.

Vinyl Liner Leaking

Leaks are common, especially as liners age. Most are 20 mil thick (some are 30+ mil). Patch visible holes with a vinyl patch kit—use a “wet” kit for underwater fixes.
If you’re adding more than 1″ of water weekly (not from splashing or backwash), you likely have a leak. Don’t ignore it—leaks can erode backfill, corrode walls, or cause sinkholes.

Important:
Never drain a vinyl pool or let the water drop below the wall. The water keeps the liner pressed in place.
An empty pool risks wall collapse or floor damage from rainwater.
Resetting a liner requires a vacuum to pull the liner into place during refill. Expect a few hundred dollars in labor.
Never add undiluted granular chemicals like pH decreaser or calcium hypochlorite directly to the pool—they can bleach and weaken the liner.