PVC film for pools has gained popularity in the circle of private household owners of those who want to equip artificial reservoirs in their yard. It has such qualities as durability and reliability, is an indispensable material for waterproofing. Another reason for the demand of the film for the pools is the price, which, with all the indisputable advantages of this material, is quite acceptable.

What is a film for swimming pools

Usually, the dense film has a strengthening layer of special tissue, which has antimicrobial and antifungal impregnation. Its thickness equals approximately 1.5 mm. The film has great strength and is not exposed to sunlight and chemicals that are saturated with water in the pool.

Film for pools does not highlight harmful evaporation and is absolutely not dangerous to human health. It is produced, guided by the laws and requirements of the relevant instances. It has all the required documents and certificates that are the pledge of its safety.

Special cloths from which the film is manufactured, have a long service life - 20 years, so that it is very practical.

Also, this material has a very wide selection of colors, from ordinary monophonic to decorated with complex patterns and appliqués. Most often they are made in blue-blue tones. When viewed from the side of the pool, the film was similar to a pool having a tile coating, but the film is resistant to cold, and there is no tile.

Of the many types of film varieties are considered:

• pVC film for pools. It is a synthetic material that is made from plasticized polyvinyl chloride. The film is of different thickness, which is selected based on the size and depth of the pool bowl - how it is deeper, the thicker takes the film. The indisputable plus of this material is the wealth of color and design solutions;
• butyl rubber film for pools. Its main advantages are strength, elasticity, resistance to temperature differences. It is better to use it for the finishing of large reservoirs. This material has two layers, thanks to which it becomes impossible.

How to finish the pool film

For incarnation, this problem does not require complex tools and equipment. If you wish, you can equip the pool from the film with your own hands. The steps from which the cladding process is:

• the concrete bowl of the future reservoir is carefully plastered to align the surface;
• before starting work on the installation of films for the pool , The bottom needs to be released from dust and dirt;
• the carrier surface must be placed by a special lining material performing protective and insulating functions that increase the life of the structure due to the decrease in the friction of the film on concrete;
• the prepared water-repellent surface is glued with a soldering method;
• the final stage is the layout of the stone around the perimeter of the reservoir.

In the process of work, it is better to use elastic glue that will not crack when it cools. The process of cladding itself should occur on a clean surface and with strict observance of the sequence of actions. To avoid different blots when welding PVC film for the pool, it is necessary to ensure that its surface is not contaminated.

For the economical spending of the material, it is necessary to remove all the necessary measurements with the staplened surface in advance and cut out as accurate as possible.

The key to the successful completion of the decoration of the pool is:

• installation at a temperature of +15. In warm and hot weather, PVC is better grabbed;

• the same film tint on all sides;
• uniform diversity of glue;
• regular cleaning of the working tool from Nagara;
• removal of excess glue.

Tool required for work

• high quality solvent;
• welding machine;
• perforator;
• knife;
• clamping silicone roller.

At the end of the construction of the pool, when putting it into operation, it must be remembered that the temperature of the water fill in the first time should not exceed 40 degrees.

How to correctly make a choice of film

First of all, you need to decide on the budget that it is possible to spend on the acquisition of the material. If high-quality coating is required, it is better to forget about savings.

For lining of large basins of complex shape, it is recommended to use high-quality, expensive varieties of the film. For small reservoirs with smooth bottom are acceptable cheaper.

By purchasing PVC film, you need to be guided by two main rules:

• the material can be stretched without deteriorating its properties, only if it has sufficient elasticity;
• the coating will last for many years only if the material for it will have sufficient thickness.

Advantages and disadvantages of PVC film

The advantages of the PVC film can be considered the following properties:

• speed and ease of installation;
• external beauty and water repellent qualities;
• it does not crack and is not deformed;
• cheap stands;
• does not suffer from temperature jumps;
• not exposed to chemicals for pools and ultraviolet;
• reliable and plastic;
• little weighs and does not require complex care;
• despite the strong pressure of water, does not miss it;
• eco-friendly.

The following features can be found to the disadvantages of PVC film:

• over time, loses color;
• susceptible to mechanical damage;
• connection sites are rude;
• the film cannot be used if there is groundwater groundwater near the location of the artificial reservoir;
• when film finishing, they become very slippery, which may entail serious injuries.

If owners of country houses, planning arrangement of artificial reservoirs in their sites, wish to buy a film for swimming pools, then you can do this by contacting the company engaged in the production of film products.

Recommended firms Manufacturers

There are several firms on the market, the quality of goods of which does not cause issues. Among them:

• Renolit,
• ELBE Blue Line (Concern Elbtal Plastics GmbH & Co. KG),
• Cefil,
• IDEAL COVER.

Market leaders are the German Giants Renolit. Their products are sold under the alkorplan 2000 brand. A very rich palette of shades and various forms of visual design make the choice of this manufacturer very attractive. Quality meets all technological standards.

A more fiscal option offers another German concern Elbtal Plastics. The company manufactures the production of various equipment for pools. PVC films in the Russian market are presented under the brand name Elbe Blue Line. Products are not much cheaper than Alkorplan 2000. It is characterized by the installation method and the desire for the use of exclusively environmentally friendly materials.

Competition The Germans is the Spanish company CEFIL. The company is focused specifically for the manufacture of PVC films, so it offers its clients the richest choice of execution options and democratic pricing policy. The quality of goods at the highest level declared by the manufacturer's warranty - 20 years.

Ideal Cover is a relatively small manufacturer from the Czech Republic. Products comply with European Union standards. There are some interesting models and a variety of paints palette, but there is still little on the domestic market. From tangible advantages - low price.