What is the difference between liner and concrete swimming pools?

Liner swimming pools are made up of a framework or shell constructed of various  materials available,  including;  steel or polymer panel s.  It is then lined with a PVC membrane (called the liner) which gives the pool its water retaining properties.  The liner pool with its many different colours and patterns including mock tiling or mosaic with its high standard of construction and finish is a cost effective method of owning an installed pool and many people cannot tell the difference between a liner and tiled pool!

Whereas a concrete swimming pool, using the traditional way to construct a pool, can be divided into four different categories; reinforced blockwork,  unreinforced blockwork,  sprayed concrete and shuttered concrete. Instead of fitting the swimming pool with a frame the swimming pool has a concrete and sand shell, which is ready to be tiled over and made waterproof.

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