Pool Liner Replacement Cost Calculator
Budget a vinyl liner swap from pool surface area, mil thickness, and track or coping extras. Click any i for detail.
Pool liner
Liner area (sq ft)
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Liner area
Walls + floor surface the liner covers. A common 16×32 with 3–4 ft walls is often ~600–750 sq ft. |
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Liner grade
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Liner grade
20 mil is common. 27–28 mil lasts longer. Patterned liners cost more than solids. |
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Your state
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Your state
Scales midpoints for typical state-level labor and material costs versus the U.S. average. Not a local contractor bid. |
How to use this calculator
- Estimate liner square footage (walls + floor).
- Pick standard, thicker, or patterned vinyl.
- Toggle new track and coping reset if those are due.
- Select your state.
Results explained
Installed liner rate × surface area, plus optional track and coping flats, then × state multiplier. Water, chemicals, and deck work are separate.
Quick reference: liner midpoints
In-ground vinyl replacement, materials + labor, U.S. average.
| Item | Detail |
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| Standard 20 mil (default) | $14/sq ft |
| 27–28 mil | $17/sq ft |
| Pattern / print | $19/sq ft |
| New bead / track | $850 flat |
| Coping reset | $1,200 flat |
Above-ground overlap liners and fiberglass/shell recoats are different products.
How the estimate is built
Total ≈ (liner sq ft × grade $/sq ft) + track/coping flats, then × state multiplier.
Example scenario
650 sq ft of 20 mil liner at U.S. average is about $9,100 before extras.
FAQ
Is this a new pool?
No — liner replacement on an existing vinyl pool.
Do I need new track?
Only if bead lock is damaged or you are changing wall height/shape.
Empty vs full swap?
Most replacements drain the pool. Refill and chemistry are not in this midpoint.