"Pearluster" (ie embossed) finish on liner - worth it? or a headache to keep clean?

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mbeezie

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May 14, 2021
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CT
Pool Size
36000
Surface
Vinyl
Chlorine
Salt Water Generator
SWG Type
Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
we are replacing our 20 year old liner this May. We like a specific pattern but i'm told that it only comes with this embossed "pearluster" finish that, while looking nice, can make keeping it clean harder as it tends to trap dirt/debris.
We have a dolphin robot vacuum and i check the water balance probably every other day or so. I've been doing all my own pool maintenance for two years on it now, but i am using a pool company to install the new liner.

Does anyone have any experience with these kinds of liners? Is it a nightmare to keep clean? Not a big deal? just trying to gauge it before we commit to a final choice.


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Thinking about the Sea Stone Marble which is only available with that specific kind of embossed finish
 
I don’t think the luster is due to a texture. I think it’s due to the reflectivity of the inks used in printing of that particular pattern onto the vinyl. If you don’t have a sample set to touch and feel, ask for it so you can feel it and compare. If it was a significant impediment to keeping it clean with robotic or suction side cleaners … then it would be a hard sell in the industry.
 
it does have a texture. it’s embossed. the pool company said they don’t recommend them because they are difficult to keep clean. was looking for some first hand experience
 
YippeeSkippy said:
Is there a big price difference? That would be my first concern as to how much is that worth over the regular liners?
The Montauk would be my pick- I like darker pools.
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It's $1k more for the specific pattern we want because it only comes in Pearluster. Both Montauk and the one i picked are in the 'dark' side of things for water color. I just don't like any of the liners with the borders, they look a bit dated to me
 
I considered the embossed liners when I replaced mine a couple years ago. I had some samples and really liked the look and texture/finish, but my installer only did them as weld-on-site which was quite a bit more expensive so I didn't go with them in the end. I don't think it'll be hard to keep clean following TFP methods.

This was the brand I looked at RENOLIT ALKORPLAN TOUCH
 
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