As our second spring in our new house arrived, we found a hole in the deep end of our liner (it was fun patching in mid may with the water at about 58 degrees!). Since then, 2 more holes have popped up and been patched. The wife and I decided to bite the bullet and order a new liner.
In a few years, we plan to redo the coping and concrete patio around the pool. Is it going to be possible to remove the old coping and not damage a relatively new liner? Should they be replaced at the same time? Our issue is that we really dont have to money to do both now, and want to get the liner done ASAP as it is going to cost a lot to keep patching/filling our pool.
In a few years, we plan to redo the coping and concrete patio around the pool. Is it going to be possible to remove the old coping and not damage a relatively new liner? Should they be replaced at the same time? Our issue is that we really dont have to money to do both now, and want to get the liner done ASAP as it is going to cost a lot to keep patching/filling our pool.
It sounds like either your original liner has either shrunk in Biblical proportions or wasn't measured right in the first place (or the pool was not installed 'square') - if you're dropping the $ for a new liner, measure the pool and have a custom cut liner made for you - one that will 'fit like a glove' and last for 20+ years if you keep the chems right! Will you be contracting the install or doing it yourselves? If you're DYIing it remember that you will probably have to repair the floor in a few (or more :x ) places! Also, new faceplates and gaskets should be installed with a new liner! 
What, if any, kind of stairs do you have?