TL;DR
A pool liner bead is the molded edge welded to the top of a vinyl pool liner that locks into a track receiver mounted beneath the coping, holding the liner in place around the perimeter. Common profiles include standard snap-in, J-hook styles that drape over the wall, and unibead designs that convert between the two.
What it means
A pool liner bead is the molded edge welded to the top of a vinyl pool liner that locks into a track receiver mounted beneath the coping, holding the liner in place around the perimeter. Common profiles include standard snap-in, J-hook styles that drape over the wall, and unibead designs that convert between the two. When a liner pops out of its track—after heavy rain or as old vinyl shrinks—resetting it is a routine service call.
Where it sits in the glossary
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