Aboveground pools really took off in popularity a little over half a century ago. It was the hundreds of thousands of returning GIs coming home from World War II who found that they foot the bill perfectly for the homes that they were starting their new families in. They're affordable, quick to set up, so in about a day can convert an ordinary backyard into an aquatic playground. All along though there has been only one liner color available and that was blue. Today however, that has changed in a big way.
Innovative faux ceramic tile liners for instance capture the look of authentic tile work perfectly. So well in fact that they truly do have to be seen up close to be fully appreciated. Not only did these tile liners look real but with their raise three-dimensional effect they also feel real, all the way through the slightly recessed grout lines. These tiles aren't painted or printed on either. Instead they're "molded directly" into the vinyl during the manufacturing process, so they never fade, flake or chip.
Then the look of authentic polished stone vinyl aboveground pool liners is really turning a lot of heads since they were introduced. Also just as with the above listed ceramic tile designs, faux polished stone captures not just the look but also the three-dimensional feel of authentic stone right down to the most minute detail. Perhaps you recall when you've seen this look before in exposed aggregate custom concrete work on patios and walkways?
Than you might not go crazy when you see the "wacky and whimsical" tropical lagoon and coral reef designs but your kids for sure will. These kid tested and approved liners feature schools of tropical fish along the walls that appear as though they might just swim right off. Then put on a swim mask so you get a look at the bottom, and crabs, starfish, and lobsters appear to be almost moving about a among chunks of coral and craggy rocks. It's a tropical vacation in your own backyard.
These innovative liners can completely transform the look and feel of your swimming pool while they kick up the fun factor at least a notch or two. The real surprise though, is they only cost a little bit more than the standard blue liner, require nothing else for installation, and they go in exactly the same way as a normal one. Nothing is different in that respect. It's also worth knowing that there's a vast selection to choose from, and more continue to be designed.
So then what about "good old" standard blue? Does this mean that it's on its way out? The answer to that question, is "of course not" because there's still a lot of the folks out there, and you may be one of them who still prefer the look of blue in an aboveground pool filled with water. At the same time though, there's a lot of folks out there who are looking for something that they can use to give their pool a unique look and these new liners are for sure great way to do just that.
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