Pattern Flaking Off the Liner
To understand why the pattern may flake off, there must be a basic understanding of the procedures involved in
the printing of your pool liner. The print pattern is applied by a process called "roto-gravure" printing. The inks used are
solvent based and when applied to the vinyl they actually bond themselves to the vinyl by "biting" into the it. Then a clear "top
coat" is applied to increase abrasion resistance and provide an added layer of UV protection.
The cause of ink flaking off the vinyl is low water PH. An acidic environment will weaken the bond by softening the
coating and eventually the ink. The more acidic the environment the greater the likelihood of damage. The effect is cumulative
and irreversible. Once this softening occurs, the coating and ink are susceptible to abrasion and flaking.
Always keep your pool at the recommended PH of 7.4 to 7.8. Deviation from these levels will adversely effect the
performance of your liner.
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