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Vinyl Pools

Vinyl Pools

Why Choose A Vinyl Pool?

A vinyl pool from Brown's Pools & Spas provides an ideal blend of proven value and design possibilities. While a vinyl pool offers a more limited set of options due to the makeup of the pool structure, a vinyl pool can always be completed at a lower cost than a gunite pool of the same size. Even though the cost is a bit lower than the gunite pool, you still receive the 5-Star service, dependability, and skill of all pools built by Brown's Pools & Spas. 

Through the years, vinyl pools have been by far the most common pool type chosen by Georgia families for their homes. As you consider whether a vinyl pool is the best fit for your family, yard, and budget, you'll need to learn about the options available to you in each of the categories listed in this section. 

Different Shapes and Sizes

Vinyl pool shapes fall into two general categories: Rectangular/straight-wall pools (including L-shaped pools) and shaped (freeform) pools.

Rectangular vinyl pools will always offer the best value in terms of space versus cost. Freeform vinyl pools are available in any shape with curved walls. These pools replicate many of the shapes popular in gunite pool design and bring much of the elegance of a gunite pool to the vinyl pool category. The "oasis" shape is by far the most popular among our vinyl pool shapes, followed by the "Tahiti" and "lagoon" shapes.

Because the walls of a vinyl pool are constructed from steel panel sections, the available pool sizes are determined by the kits that can be built with these sections. The most common pool sizes are 16' by 32', 18' by 36', and 20' by 40'.

Another three to five sizes are typically available for each shape. The 16' by 32' is a benchmark size as it is the smallest available size that allows for a full 8' deep area and a regular diving board.

Our Building Process

Once you decide that you are ready to move forward with your backyard investment, you will sign a Brown’s Pools & Spas purchase contract for an Inground pool. This begins a journey that allows your family’s the enjoyment of their own backyard swimming pool.  Each step along the way is important to ensuring that your pool is built to a high standard and will last for decades to come.  A typical Vinyl Inground Pool installation will follow the process detailed below:

Permitting

Before any site work can begin, a building permit must be received and posted at the job site. Requirements for approval of permitting vary according to the county or city where the pool is to be built. Brown's Pools will typically provide all of the necessary work and fee payments needed to obtain permits as part of the pool purchase contract.

Average time needed: Two weeks

Excavation

With permit posted and utilities marked, the pool excavation can then take place. This step causes the most dramatic change in the backyard space as it sets in place the footprint for the pool structure that will follow. Excess dirt needed for backfill is placed around the perimeter while the pool bottom is shaped to meet the exact measurements of the pool's design.

Average time needed: 1 day

Wall Installation

Once the excavation and pool bottom preparation is complete, the pool component kit can be delivered to the site and the wall installation begins. A vinyl pool wall structure comprises a set of galvanized steel panels, bolted together, leveled, and braced, to create the perimeter structure of the pool.

Average time needed: 1 day

Plumbing

While the pool walls are being set, work is also being done to install all of the necessary underground PVC plumbing needed to provide for the circulation and filtration of the pool water. An equipment pad is set in proximity to the pool and will consist of a minimum of the pool's pump, filter and electrical controls. Depending on the pool's features and accessories, other underground lines may be "roughed in" at this time.

Average time needed: 1 day

Pouring the Collar

Upon completing the wall installation, typically the same day, the installers will order a concrete delivery to pour the wall collar. The collar provides the essential structural strength to the pool as it locks the wall and bracing in a complete underground ring of concrete. The shallow end portion of the pool bottom will also be poured at this time with the same 3000 psi concrete mix used for the collar.

Average time needed: 1/2 day

Pouring the Bottom

Now the works turns to the deep end, or hopper, of the vinyl pool. This part of the pool bottom is completed with a layer of grout ready-mix reinforced with wire mesh in key areas. This pool bottom installation method was perfected by Brown's long before other installers even offered it, and it provides the best strength and durability possible for the pool structure.

Average time needed: 1/2 day

Backfilling and Grading

Once the pool wall, collar and plumbing lines are in place, dirt is backfilled up to the pool's wall structure. A rough grade will be done around the entire pool area to work excess dirt into the overall landscape grade or to provide for any changes in drainage in the yard.

Average time needed: 1/2 day

Settling and Electrical Installation

To ensure the integrity of the pool wall structure, it is necessary to let the dirt to naturally settle, as the backfill dirt is not heavily compacted by machine. This is to provide a solid foundation for the pool decking soon to be poured over. During this time, all electrical work is completed by Brown's licensed electrician, and fence installation is undertaken, if needed.

Average time needed: 3 weeks

Deck Forming

Preparations for the pool deck get underway after adequate settling time has elapsed. Depending on the deck and coping style and whether any rock work is involved, the tasks involved at this point can vary greatly. Typically, it involves additional grading, setting of concrete forms to create the deck's shape, installation of rebar reinforcement and bonding grid, and setting of deck hardware such as a diving board, pool ladder, and handrails.

Average time needed: 1 day

Deck Pouring

Next the concrete deck is poured. While most commonly a natural gray concrete color with a brush-textured finish, decks can be done in many different colors and textures that involve more installation time. Standard concrete decks will always include the installation of PVC expansion joints as well as deck drain as needed for proper water runoff.

Average time needed: 1-2 days

Liner Installation and Finish

The pool bottom is thoroughly cleaned and prepped, and the custom-ordered vinyl liner is set in place and fitted. Once the pool is filled with water, a few final accessories may be installed, and a final cleanup of the job site will take place. Finally, our staff meets with the homeowner to provide a full orientation of the pool's systems and an overview of the expectations needed for ongoing pool maintenance.

Average time needed: 4-5 days

Now is the time everyone has been waiting for - time to swim! While most projects take 6 to 8 weeks to complete, the scope of installation can be altered by inclement weather. Brown's Pools & Spas believes an honest assessment of the duration needed to do quality work serves our customers better than an unrealistic timeline given only for the purpose of securing a sale. Also, please remember that there is never a bad time of year to begin your project. Give us the opportunity to design a pool that's right for your family.

Vinyl Liner Options

Athena / Parthenon
Crystal Quartz
Falling Esagono
Aegean Sea
Cayman / Mystic
Citadel Corfu
Bali / Blue Granite
Blue Granite
Blue Slate Pearl

For A Perfect Poolside

The size and shape of decking for a vinyl pool is limited only by yard and budget size. Almost all pools should include a minimum of 4 feet of decking on the pool sides and 6 to 8 feet on the ends. We offer an impressive array of decking and coping styles from which to choose.

  • Brushed - Standard gray concrete mix textured with a uniform brushed finish; includes white PVC expansion joints.
  • Colored - Tinting dye is added to the poured concrete mix to offer a variety of earth-tone shades. These decks are often saw-cut once cured to give the deck an added pattern design.
  • Stamped - While the poured concrete is still wet, additional color is added with a rock or brick textured stamp, giving the finished deck the look of a natural surface, but with greater durability.
  • Flagstone - Flat stone and mortar creates a beautiful natural deck surface. Stone can be added as a border or accent or used for the entire deck surface.
  • Pavers - Premanufactured deck pavestones are laid to create the pool deck surface.

Regardless of the type of decking chosen, the coping (where the decking meets the pool wall) will be one of these three types: Standard aluminum coping, Cantilevered concrete coping, or Flagston border coping.

Outdoor Living Additions

Designing an outdoor living space is more than a pool in the backyard; it is creating a style and a place to live. Brown's Pools & Spas focuses on that style. We provide the design that brings to life the pool as a place of outdoor living.

Many homeowners wish to add features to their pool, making it stand out from others. Discuss with your Brown's Pools & Spas builder about how you can add options to your custom-built inground pool.