Is it easy to patch a pool liner and it still be used?

Question

I have a 24' above ground round pool. Somebody has a cheap liner for sale that's brand new in box, but it has an inch tear in it. She says its from a cat. anyways, if I buy a patch repair kit and patch it, will it hold up? Or am I going to have a leak shortly after? Its about $100 cheaper than a new one. I would hate to fill the whole pool up and find out a month later its leaking and I have to tear it down. Has anybody patched a pool liner before and did it work? longterm? Thanks!

Answer 1

There should be plenty of products at your home supply store or pool supply store to patch the tear, but it will end up costing you about $25 to $40 to do it right, so that cuts into your savings.  You're better off just buying a new one without a tear, then you can keep your mind at rest and you'll probably have a warranty that you won't get with a used one.