{"id":1331,"date":"2019-08-08T18:52:07","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T18:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leaktools.com\/blog\/?p=1331"},"modified":"2019-08-08T18:52:07","modified_gmt":"2019-08-08T18:52:07","slug":"patching-leaks-in-wrinkled-vinyl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leaktools.com\/blog\/patching-leaks-in-wrinkled-vinyl\/","title":{"rendered":"Patching Leaks in Wrinkled Vinyl"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Wrinkles in vinyl liners are a common place to find leaks, but are much more challenging to repair than\u00a0flat tears or holes. There are several products and techniques that can be used depending on conditions of the leak and wrinkle.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leaktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/WrinkledLiner_edited-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"wrinkled vinyl liner\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leaktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/WrinkledLiner_edited-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.leaktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/WrinkledLiner_edited-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.leaktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/WrinkledLiner_edited-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.leaktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/WrinkledLiner_edited-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leaktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/WrinkledLiner_edited.jpg 999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The best case option is to be able to pull the wrinkle flat before patching. Once the liner is flat it can be repaired with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leaktools.com\/boxer-vinyl-adhesive-4-oz-can.html\">Boxer Glue<\/a> and a vinyl patch or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leaktools.com\/vinyl-patches.html\">Leakmaster Peel &amp; Stick Vinyl Patches<\/a>. If the hole is quite large, we recommend filling it with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leaktools.com\/product-search.html?Search=fs4\">Leakmaster Flexible Sealer<\/a> before patching as an extra layer of security.<\/p>\n<p>If the wrinkle can&#8217;t be pulled out,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leaktools.com\/product-search.html?Search=fs4\">Flexible Sealer<\/a> works well on its own. Once you squeeze it out onto the hole, it can be pushed down and spread with your finger to fill in the cavity of the wrinkle. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leaktools.com\/product-search.html?Search=fs4\">Flexible Sealer<\/a> will\u00a0stretch and move with the liner so it lasts longer than more rigid repair materials.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leaktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/FS-Liner-Wrinkle-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leaktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/FS-Liner-Wrinkle-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.leaktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/FS-Liner-Wrinkle-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.leaktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/FS-Liner-Wrinkle-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.leaktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/FS-Liner-Wrinkle-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leaktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/FS-Liner-Wrinkle.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If the liner has become thin or frail and it seems as though the hole or cut will continue to spread, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leaktools.com\/leakmaster-pool-glue.html\">Leakmaster Pool Glue<\/a> provides an aggressive bond to vinyl and is strong enough to keep the vinyl from pulling farther apart. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leaktools.com\/leakmaster-pool-glue.html\">Pool Glue<\/a>\u00a0is only available in white, so it is best used with lighter liners or when aesthetics aren&#8217;t as important.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leaktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/P7100037_edited-640x444.jpg\" alt=\"leakmaster pool glue on vinyl\" width=\"474\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leaktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/P7100037_edited-640x444.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.leaktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/P7100037_edited-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.leaktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/P7100037_edited-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.leaktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/P7100037_edited-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leaktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/P7100037_edited.jpg 968w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wrinkles in vinyl liners are a common place to find leaks, but are much more challenging to repair than\u00a0flat tears or holes. There are several products and techniques that can be used depending on conditions of the leak and wrinkle. The best case option is to be able to pull the wrinkle flat before patching. 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