Considerations and Solutions

Vinyl Hot Tub Liners serve two purposes:  make the hot tub water tight and separate the wood from the effects of the water and the chemicals.  A new vinyl liner can add new life to an old wooden hot tub.  Clicking on the underlined and highlighted "keywords" or "catch phrases," in the archived answers will give you access to additional information on that topic or product.  Please refer to the Glossary, if there are terms or phrases that require explanation.

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Alan,  I bought a custom fit liner for a wood hot tub that I built. When putting the liner in, how does a person wrap it over the top all the way around a tub?  It keeps slipping off on the opposite side. Is it a two person operation? How do installers do it?

J. F., Pawnee Okla., 3/7/2004

I'm no expert on this, but it does seem like you could use a second person or else use duct tape to secure it as you go around the tub perimeter.  It will be necessary to secure the liner in place with a cap, strap or band around the top.  The hot tub liner should have to stretch a little to conform to the walls of the tub.  I suggest that you ask the supplier how much of an overhang has been allowed for.  I hope that I have been of assistance.  Enjoy the tub.

Sincerely.  Alan Schuster, 3/7/2004

► Hot Tub Liner And Seats?

Once you install a liner in a wood tub, what do you do about seats?  Thanks.

Bruce B., 5/11/2003

A hot tub liner serves two purposes:  it keeps the water away from the wood and it keeps the water from leaking out.  You don't have the same issues with the seats.  I suggest that you discuss possibilities with the hot tub dealer.  Enjoy the tub.

Sincerely.  Alan Schuster, 5/11/2003

Thanks for your reply.  But if you screw the seats to the tub, through the liner, isn't the integrity of the liner then compromised and the possibility of leakage increased.  I'm trying to salvage my leaky wood tub by lining it?

Bruce B., 5/12/2003

I did check this out!  You will have to screw through the liner to attach the steps.  However, to maintain the watertight conditions you should use some silicone caulk.  Put a dab into the pilot holes, and some behind the liner and in front of the liner around the holes.  That should prevent any leakage.  Enjoy the new look.

Sincerely.  Alan Schuster, 5/12/2003

► Bumps In The Wood?

We purchased a house a couple of years ago that had a wooden hot tub (spa) in the back yard that is several years old.  We have done a reasonable job of ensuring the water alkaline, pH, etc. are OK.  However, over the past month, we have noticed that there are small bumps on the inner walls of the tub.  We can feel them, but you can't see them through the water.  It feels like you can scratch them off.  Can you tell me what they might be and how we should treat the tub?  Thanks.

Mark H., 4/6/2007

Obviously, something is happening to the wood.  It is a natural product that is filled with water, so such things are not unimaginable.  I am not an expert on wood and there are several popular ones used to make hot tubs.  I am not sure what you can do or even if something can be done.  You might have to consider a hot tub liner.  Vinyl liners will help preserve the wood, make repairs less likely and will keep the tub water tight.  For more complete information on hot tub liners go to:  www.poolliner.com  I hope that I have been of assistance.

Sincerely.  Alan Schuster, 4/6/2007

► Adding A Liner To A Hot Tub?

I have a wooden hot tub and it is beginning to show its age.  There is some leaking and some rough spots.  Would it be possible to get a liner made to fit this tub?  Thanks in advance for the help.

Jeff. N., 3/2/2006

Getting a liner made to fit your hot tub is no problem.  Go to www.poolliner.com  to browse the website of Aquaflex Vinyl Engineering.  You will find information on vinyl hot tub liners and there is a dealer locator on the upper left hand side of the Home Page.  Good luck and I hope that I have been helpful.

Sincerely.  Alan Schuster, 3/2/2006

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