Diy pvc pool

18-02-2018

Useful

The swimming pool is not a useless construction, as it cools down in the hot summer heat, helps to relax, get away from everyday cares and have a good rest. An important step in the construction of such a structure is its interior decoration. Often, the pool is faced with ceramic tiles or mosaics - materials that are not only aesthetically beautiful, but reliable and durable. But, as you know, technology steps forward in long strides, so today there is another material that has won a place of honor among such facing materials as tile and mosaic. What is this about? This is a PVC film for the pool. Increasingly, pools are covered with this material, and not without a reason. After all, the price of such a film is significantly lower than other materials, and working with it is much easier and faster. Moreover, PVC film can act not only as a finish, it may well be the main material for the manufacture of the pool. Let's learn how to make a PVC pool with your own hands.

PVC film 2 in 1 - waterproofing and finishing

Polyvinyl chloride film (PVC), besides the fact that it looks aesthetically beautiful, has another important advantage - it can serve as a waterproofing material. Water will not pass through such a film, so you can save your money on waterproofing the pool bowl itself. It is pleasant that even if there are cracks in the concrete, and all the work was done without waterproofing, appropriate waterproofing putty and primers, PVC film can hold all the water in the pool, despite the enormous pressure of the water column.

Due to this property, the film is often used in the restoration of old pools, the bowl of which is cracked, and there are problems with waterproofing. Save the situation will help exactly taping the pool with PVC film. And what is most surprising is that you can do this even without removing the old material, for example, a mosaic. In this case, it is only important to take care of the strong adhesion of the tile to the surface so that it does not peel off. Thus, choosing a PVC film as a finishing material of the pool, you can kill two birds with one stone.

Varieties

The manufacturers took into account the various preferences, the financial capabilities of people and the purposes for which the film will be used. Thanks to this, you can choose a coating for the pool of several types of PVC film:

Simple non-reinforced film. It is an economy class material that anyone can afford. This is the cheapest material of the three types of films. Its thickness varies from 0.65 to 0.85 mm. Such a film can not be called very durable, but it still copes with its functions. A frame pool cannot be made of such a film, but it is quite possible to sheathe a bowl of a small pit pool.
Reinforced film. The most common option. The price / quality ratio is fully justified, since this film not only has a thickness of 1.5 mm, which is twice as much as usual, but it is additionally reinforced with polyester yarns, which gives it greater strength. A pool with such a finish can withstand considerable mechanical loads without deforming at the same time. This property is especially useful for those who want to make a frame pool, where the role of the walls is performed by the film. It takes upon itself all the load, being a supporting structure, therefore it is obliged to withstand enormous pressure, with which it copes.
Anti-slip film. Its difference from all is a ribbed surface, so it is often used to prevent sliding on the surface of the pool. Such a film is indispensable for families with small children.

Please note that there is also a material having an acrylic coating. What does it give? Thanks to him, the film is protected from bacteria and algae, which can colonize micropores. As experts say, with such a coating the film will last twice as long, it will better preserve color and elasticity. But what are the advantages of PVC films in comparison with other finishing materials?

Advantages and disadvantages of the material

One of its main advantages can be called an affordable price. Building a pool is in itself an expensive pleasure, so the PVC film finish is a salvation for some. Another important point is that, as already mentioned, it acts as a waterproofing and decorative material. Moreover, this material is hygienic, resistant to ultraviolet rays and a sharp temperature drop. It is easy to care for the material, because it is not afraid of chemical care products.

It should be noted that you can buy a film of different colors. It is produced in different tones of blue, blue and green, they are able to “highlight” the water and give it a beautiful “sea” shade. You can also buy material that simulates a mosaic of beige and white, blue and white, and similar tones. One of the main advantages is that the film is easy to install with a special tool.

It is clear that, like all materials, the film has its drawbacks, they are as follows:

during operation, scratches will form on the surface, leading to rupture;
over time, the saturation of colors is lost, all this will happen in 6–10 years, so the material will have to be changed;
butt seams spoil the overall look of the coating;
when in the territory where the pool is located, the groundwater is close to the surface, it is impossible to sheathe the pool with a film.

So, having considered all the options for the material, its advantages and disadvantages, you can go directly to the point.

Works on the pit basin

If you want to make a pit pool at home or in the country, you need to follow this sequence:

First, decide on the design and shape of the pool. After that, select the optimal place where it will be located. It should decorate your site and serve as a suitable place to relax. You should not choose a place where the pool will often be exposed to pollution. Note that the structure should be close to the plumbing system.
Now you need to choose the size of the future tank. Typically, these pools do not less than 4? 4 m. Choose a depth according to your preferences, it can vary from 1 m to 2 m. The average depth suitable for all is 1.5 m.
When everything is sorted out with the dimensions, it is necessary to make appropriate markings at the site of the pool, using pegs and a rope. The pool can be rectangular, round or square.
Now dig the pit of the desired depth. This can be done both independently and call a special technique. Keep in mind that the pit itself needs to be made slightly larger than the size of the pool itself. For example, make the dimensions of the walls larger by 40–50 cm, the same with the bottom, as further waterproofing works, pouring, etc. will be carried out. The bottom of the excavation should be compacted.
Next, the finished pit level and carry out waterproofing work. Put 30 cm of sand on the bottom and tamp it down. After that, lay the roofing material in 2-3 layers and bitumen mastic.
At this stage it is necessary to carry out all the work to ensure the discharge of water from the pool.
To make the walls, at the edges of the pool, build a formwork.
Now pour the concrete between the ground and the formwork. In order to strengthen the walls, pre-make a grid of reinforcement and install it.
After the concrete has set, the formwork is removed.
It remains to make the bottom. Pour another layer of rubble, install reinforcing mesh and fill the bottom with hydroconcrete. Now, after drying of the concrete, you can begin to finish the pool.

If you want to install a ladder, it is better to do it in advance, even at the stage of pouring.

Finishing work

To install the PVC film, it is important to follow the instructions. The process itself is simple, but requires attention. Even if you are a layman, the tips below will help you cope with this matter.

First of all, it is necessary to prepare the surface: remove all debris, leaves and all the excess. If the walls and floor are not sufficiently level, they should be leveled with plaster. A smooth surface is necessary, since under the pressure of water PVC film will repeat the relief of the bowl, if the surface turns out to be a curve, after installation it will be very noticeable.
To finish the pool with a film around the perimeter, a fastening strip or corner is laid, which must be fixed with screws. On the one hand, the strip has a plastic coating, to which the film will eventually be welded, if this is a corner, then the film must be fixed with screws. When the pool is large, additional stripes are fixed to the walls.
Now put a special heater over the entire surface, due to which the friction of the film on concrete will decrease, it will not wear out, and the life of the material will increase. When the pool is placed indoors, geotextiles can be laid instead of insulation. The substrate is fixed with fastening strips, and in difficult places it is fixed with glue.
After that, the film is spread onto the surface with an overlap of 8 cm sheets and a distance of 1–2 cm from the wall. To make the film adhere well to the corners, use a corner.
Using special equipment for gluing PVC films, weld stock seams and additionally seal them with sealant.
At the last stage, PVC film should be connected to the mounting profile on the side of the pool.

How this work is done can be seen in the video below:

It remains only to fill the pool with water and check the new cover. Your pool is now ready for full use. To do the work you needed the following tools:

perforator;
sharp knife;
sealant;
PVC film bonding equipment;
silicone roller;
corner;
PVC film itself.

PVC pool frame pool

If you do not have the opportunity and space to build a pit pool, you can make a PVC frame pool that will be installed on the ground. We consider a homemade pool made of wood and PVC film, which will measure 4.5? 2 m and a wall height of 1 m. It can be done in a day.

To install a non-submerged pool, it is important to ensure a flat and stable surface. Choose the perfect place to not carry out laborious earthworks.
Prepare a place by removing the top fertile layer of soil from it, removing the roots and unnecessary plants. The surface must be clean, free of stones and protruding solids.
After this, make a sand pillow that will align the area. The sand layer should be 5–10 cm. To simplify the leveling task, set the level of the beacons, which will be the CD profile and stretch the sand to get a flat surface.
Now you need to assemble the frame of the future pool. It can be made of a wooden bar, the cross section of which is 100 × 50 mm, half-edged and unedged boards 25 mm thick. Timber should be cleaned of bark and treated with antiseptic. For this work, dry wood is best suited, as a last resort, dried.
To make the frame, mark the corners of the structure. Check all sizes so that everything is the same and even. Then it is necessary to make wells, manually with shovels or a drill, about 50 cm deep. In order to strengthen the design, two racks are additionally installed on the long sides, and 1 each between the short ones.
Vertically install the pillars, in the role of which will be wooden bars. To ensure waterproofing, the part that will be in the ground is covered with molten bitumen. The space in the pit is filled with rubble and tamped well.
After all the pillars are securely fixed and aligned, they are tied with boards.
Since all the pressure of the water column will fall on the supporting pillars, they must be additionally reinforced with stubs.
When the frame is ready, you should make a ladder. You can buy it in the store.
Now the pool is sheathed with PVC canvas. But first you need to cook it. Cutting and soldering of the film is carried out on a flat surface in a spacious room. It is important to be careful not to damage the material. So, take the welding and select the temperature allowed for the material you purchased. Cut the material and lay it with an overlap of 2–3 cm. Heat the film at the junction until melting slightly so that the material softens and press it firmly with a silicone roller along the line, gluing the film together.
Watch out for the quality of the seam, because it is the weakest link in the pool, which should be reliable and tight. For a better effect, seal the seam with sealant. In order not to spoil the canvas, you can practice on pieces of film to adjust the temperature, speed and fill the hand.
When everything is ready, around the perimeter from the top fold the film 5–7 cm and again boil it. Now, in this rim, you need to make holes with a step of 50 cm and install metal rings (eyelets) into them using a special press or flaring. Through these holes, the pool cloth will be attached to the frame with ropes or screws.
Finally, it is necessary to connect the canvas with the frame. It is better to fix the film to the tree with self-tapping screws with a 35 mm press washer and additional large washers that are larger than the holes made in the canvas. It is important that the fasteners are galvanized. Stretch the canvas well and do all the work carefully.

That's all, it remains only to check the tightness of your new pool, filling it with water. To make such a pool can be quickly and inexpensively, but there will be many benefits from it.

Video

To simplify your task, you can use wooden pallets as a frame: