Wrinkled liner / help leveling 18’ Coleman pool

[Atx3314]

I have drained (almost) my 18x48 Coleman above ground pool for several reasons, 1 being the wrinkled liner. Once the water is about an inch high I will be well straightening the liner. Any best practices as to get it straight? And then I will be leveling the pool as three legs are bowing in. I have masonry sand,
Concrete pavers punched a hole in my first pool. Is it possible to level without pavers? Ground is firm.

 

[zea3]

The pavers should be recessed so they are flush with the ground. The liner should not make contact with the pavers. You need to dig down to level. Find the lowest spot on the perimeter of the pool and level everything relative to that point. Spread the liner by kicking the bottom edge of the pool with the side of your foot. Keep working your way around until it is spread flat, then refill.

 

[rj2222]

As much as it sucks and takes forever to level and get all the wrinkles out, especially if this is a new pool to you, it's very worth the effort in the long run.

 

[mariane]

What ^^^^ they said.
Also, push the liner out with your feet while in the water before you fill. And use a toilet plunger to help move the wrinkles flat. There are 3 different videos.

getting rid of liner wrinkles - Bing video

Go to the 6:35 mark on this video: removing wrinkles from intex liner - Bing video

Hope these help