How to Install a New Pond Liner Over a Preformed Pond
Preformed ponds are an easy way to get started in water gardening. All you have to do is dig a hole in the shape of the liner, drop it in, fill with water and you're good to go. But sometimes preformed ponds develop leaks---leaks that are just about impossible to repair. But don't despair. You can still enjoy your water landscape by installing a new pond liner over your leaking preformed liner. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Pond liner
- Child's swimming pool
- Bucket
- Water treatment
- Construction sand
Instructions
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Turn off any pumps, waterfalls or any other water circulation features.
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Using a bucket, transfer some of the pond water into the child's swimming pool.
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Move your pond residents to the child's swimming pool. This includes plants and fish.
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Drain the pond using your circulation or waterfall pump.
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Clean out any muck or debris from the bottom of the preformed pond.
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Pour the building sand into the bottom of the preformed pond. This will give your new pond liner a nice, smooth foundation.
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Lay the new liner in the preformed pond. Start at the bottom of the pond and work your way up, carefully smoothing out the liner.
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Place a garden hose at the bottom of the pond and slowly begin filling. Keep your eyes on the liner as the pond fills with water. Smooth out any wrinkles or kinks.
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Add decholorinator and any type of water treatment. Allow to sit for the specified period.
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Turn on circulation pumps, filters and any water features.
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Transfer your plants and fish back to their new home.
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