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PVC pond liner for building your garden pond

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PVC pond liner - processing and properties

Pond liner serves as a barrier between the water and the bottom of your garden. It ensures that your pond does not release any water into the substrate and at the same time prevents foreign bodies such as roots or stones from entering the pond.

Pond liners also make your pond more robust. Thanks to the high-quality PVC material, it ensures a long service life for your pond by protecting it from damage caused by the weather or UV radiation.

PVC, also known as polyvinyl chloride, is considered groundwater-repellent and cannot rot due to its chemically stable compound. Only the addition of plasticisers leads to the elastic properties of the plastic.

We offer PVC pond liners in various thicknesses from 0.5 mm to 1.0 mm so that you can use them on your pond in a targeted and customised way. Pond liners with a thickness of 1 mm are used to seal small and medium-sized ponds in the private sector. Thinner thicknesses of less than 1 mm are not intended for permanently planned ponds, but are more suitable for small installations in the garden.

Over time, PVC pond liners can age. They become stiffer and therefore tear more quickly. The good thing is that you can do it yourself with film adhesive. In addition, a PVC pond liner becomes susceptible to UV rays over a longer period of time, as the plasticisers lose their effect. Correct installation is necessary here to prevent damage to the PVC pond liner.

How to install the PVC pond liner

The PVC pond liner can be installed in your garden pond, swimming pond or natural pond. It is generally recommended to lay a pond fleece between the waterproofing and the substrate. If the bottom is covered with stones or root pressure from the side is to be expected, you should use a 1000 g pond fleece. It is therefore better to combine a thinner PVC pond liner (1 mm) with a thick protective fleece instead of a thick PVC pond liner without fleece.

Temperatures between 15 °C and 20 °C are ideal for laying the PVC pond liner, as this is when it is particularly flexible. It should be installed tension-free and professionally laid to extend its durability. Carefully lay out the pond liner in the pond area and smooth it out to avoid kinks. Also make sure that the pond liner protrudes from the edges of the pond. This ensures a secure seal over which the water cannot leak. You can use stones or our adhesive to attach the pond liner to the edges. For the bank area, you should always take care to avoid ice pressure, sunlight and mechanical damage. For this reason, a bank or embankment mat or stone slabs are also suitable as protection.

PVC pond liner - the right size and colour choice makes all the difference!

Find the right pond liner for your next pond construction project with us. Whether you want a small pond as an eye-catcher or a large pond system for your fish - we offer pond liners in various sizes from 2 m to 8 m wide.

PVC pond liners are also available in different colours. In classic black, they create a neutral transition on the banks of the pond. The choice of colour should not be underestimated, as these are absorbed and intensified by the water. PVC pond liners in blue, turquoise and sand colours look friendly and attractive and are reminiscent of a bath by the sea. However, they get dirty quickly and need to be cleaned often. PVC pond liners in dark colours, on the other hand, blend in perfectly with the ambience of the garden. Black PVC pond liners are particularly popular with koi fans, as the shiny colour of the koi really comes to the fore.

Buy PVC pond liner in the Aquagart online shop

The PVC pond liners in our online shop are characterised by their stability and durability. Convince yourself of our large selection, our fair prices and our first-class service and realise your dream of having your own garden pond. You can also order our pond liner in various sizes and widths in rolls. Take a look around and order our high-quality PVC pond liner!

If you require other types of liner, please take a look at our various pond liners. You will also find high-quality stone films and products for pond care in our online shop. If you have any questions about our range, please feel free to contact us at any time. Our employees will take care of your request.

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