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Installing your pond liner
| Dig the hole to the
required shape for the liner, taking care to make the sides sloping rather
than vertical. Cut deep and shallow areas as shown in the illustration. For
a perfect finish, ensure that the level around the top edge of the
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| Ensure the pool area is
free from sharp stones, place underlay on the base and sides of the
excavation and then place the liner in position. Should you need to
tread on the liner remove shoes to avoid piercing. Lightly anchor the liner
in position with bricks evenly distributed around the edge of the pond.
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| Run water into the pool
gradually, at the same time pulling and tucking the liner into shape to
ensure a neat finish. You’ll notice that the liner will stretch at first,
then as the weight of water increases, it will mould itself to the shape of
the sides. Fill the pool completely, checking that the liner fits closely
all round. Leave overnight, to ensure proper settlement of the liner. Trim
off excess liner around the pool with scissors or a knife, leaving 12"
overlap for anchorage.
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| After a week you can
complete your pool by edging in stone, or paving as desired, allowing for a
small overhang to hide the liner from direct sunlight. For a different
effect, grass turf can be used, which may overhang and touch the
water. |
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