Perma Pools Educational Blog

Remember when your pool was brand new and how beautiful and inviting it was to look at? You were probably really proud of how it looked and even showed it off to your friends. The way the crisp sharp colors and patterns of the liner stood out boldly was one of the things that made you want to jump right in! Fast forward 10 plus years or so and maybe you’re not feeling it so much! The color and the details are much harder to make out and it’s not nearly as inviting as it used to be. But there’s more to an aging liner than just color fade. So how do you know when it is time to replace that tired old liner?  But there’s more to an aging liner than just color fade. So how do you know when it is time to replace that tired old liner? Here are 6 signs that it may be time to replace your liner.  Read More

Topics: Vinyl Liner Pool Articles

Here at Perma Pools, our mission as educators in the pool industry is to answer all your questions—the common, the technical, and even the bizarre. The most common question? Cost. Whether vinyl liner or concrete or fiberglass pools, whether extravagant or minimalistic aesthetics, people want to know about how much they're going to spend. You ask; we answer. How much does an inground pool cost? Most vinyl liner pools cost $65,000 - $85,000 upfront and $11,500 in maintenance over 10 years. Fiberglass pools cost $75,000 –$100,000 upfront and only $3,760 in maintenance over 10 years.  Read More

Topics: What are some of the cool options for an inground, Vinyl Liner Pool Articles, What are the costs of a swimming pool, What are the key questions for a pool buyer

This is the AGE OLD question that every one wants to know when it comes to purchasing a new vinyl liner inground swimming pool or a replacement liner. Unfortunately if you ask 10 different people this question, you may likely get 10 different answers since their response usually has to do with personal experiences or experiences of friends or family members.  Read More

Topics: Vinyl Liner Pool Articles, What are the key questions for a pool buyer

After being strictly a builder of fiberglass pools in Indianapolis for over 18 years, we here at Perma Pools decided 7 years ago to start installing vinyl liner pools as an additional product line.  We had pointed out for years the deficits of these pools but I think we have come to understand that the problems with these pools do have signifigant solutions!   Read More

Topics: Vinyl Liner Pool Articles, Indiana Swimming Pool Issues, How do I decide on a pool

I started working at Perma Pools in 2005.  I was specifically tasked with developing a first class vinyl liner pool program that would put Perma Pools on the map in this important market segment.  Read More

Topics: Vinyl Liner Pool Articles, How do I decide on a pool

I am often asked what is the worst problem an Indiana swimming pool could have.   Read More

Topics: Vinyl Liner Pool Articles, Indiana Swimming Pool Issues

When a customer considers buying a vinyl liner pool from an Indiana inground pool builder, there is often a discussion about the liner and its problems.  There is sometimes a perceived unpredictability about the liner as if liner wrinkles happen for no reason.  The truth is that we generally know why liners can wrinkle and we know how to prevent the occurrence of wrinkles.  With a little knowledge, and proper pool care, you should not have problems.   Read More

Topics: Vinyl Liner Pool Articles