What Is the Difference Between a Beaded Liner and an Overlap Liner

Beaded aboveground pool liners have a very small groove or lip at the top edge of the liner. … An overlap style liner is folded over the wall of the swimming pool and held in place underneath the top rail of the above ground swimming pool.

Is a beaded or overlap liner better?

They are not generally easier to install, but in some cases they are. Most people will agree that beaded liners are much nicer looking and more expensive looking. All inground pool liners are beaded. A standard liner, also known as a “hung” or “overlap” liner, is made a little taller than the pool.

Which type of pool liner is best?

1. Cambridge Aquarius – 20 MIL – Most Popular Returning Pattern. …
2. “HD” Electric Blue Oxford – 28 MIL – Runner Up for Most Popular Returning Pattern. …
3. Mountain Summit & Blue Bali – Most Popular GLI Pool Liner Patterns.