5 Things to Know About Patching a Pool Liner

Use a proper underwater patch kit Duct tape and superglue will fail. Buy a kit with adhesive that cures in water.

Do not drain the pool The liner will shrink and shift if you remove all the water. Lower the level only if the tear is near the surface.

Cut the patch into a circle or oval Corners peel up over time. A round or oval shape stays put.

Clean the area before applying the patch Use pool liner cleaner or rubbing alcohol. Apply adhesive to both the patch and the liner, press firmly for a minute, and wait 24 hours.

Call a pro for tears over six inches or near a seam Everything else is a ten-minute job. A good patch will outlast the rest of the liner.