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Tara Envision AR App

For Pool Owners

Tara Envision AR App   The Envision AR app from Tara brings the power of augmented reality to your pool design process. Using your camera, the app allows you to place a pool in your backyard, giving you a sense of the size and area, you will need. Select a pool shape and then position it in your yard. Move it and rotate it to find the best loc

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Important Information Regarding Sunscreen & Your Vinyl Liner

For Pool Owners For Dealers

We all understand the dangers of the sun. It’s no secret that prolonged exposure to UV rays leads to sunburn and increases the risk of skin cancer. It’s also common knowledge that protecting your family and yourself with sunscreen is especially important. But did you know that some sunscreens contain chemical ingredients that may have adverse effec

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Is Green the New Blue? 

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Enchanted Is Green the New Blue?  Pool owners searching for a unique watercolor embrace the beauty of Green!  For years, green has been a taboo color in liner patterns. The association with algae and unhealthy water has prevented it from being used much in pattern designs. Because of this, we have used it sparingly in our collection. Rece

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Choosing A Safety Cover
Thomas Kennedy
Safety Covers
A safety cover is an important addition to your pool but choosing the right one for you, may be confusing. There are 3 types of pool safety cover. Each of them will keep your pool safe and protected. They also offer reduced water evaporation, which reduces water and chemical use, saving you money. Plus, no matter which type of safety cover your cho
Lotus selected as PSN Top 50 Product for 2019
Lotus Awarded Top 50 Product
Thomas Kennedy
For Pool Owners
Our new lotus liner pattern was selected as one of the Top 50 products for 2019. Pool & Spa News (PSN), one of the leading industry publications, presents this award each May. The prestigious award recognizes the most innovative and popular new products to debut each year. This year Lotus was the only vinyl liner pattern selected for this recog
Versatility of vinyl liner pool construction
Which type of pool is best for the environment?
Thomas Kennedy
Uncategorized
Vinyl liner (package pools) are not just versatile and affordable, they are also a better choice for the environment. They are made from recyclable materials including steel, plastic, wood and vinyl. Because they are shipped as a kit and assembled on-site, they require less energy to transport and construct. The smooth non-porous vinyl surface prev
TV show goes behind the scenes at Tara
Thomas Kennedy
Choosing a Vinyl Liner
The popular TV show, World's Greatest, went behind the scenes at Tara to discover what makes Tara one of the “World’s Greatest!…” in vinyl swimming pool liners. If you've ever wondered how vinyl pool liners are made or why some are better than others, the TV show "World's Greatest!..." visits Tara pool liners to find out. A few months ago, “World’s
Liner Vocabulary
Thomas Kennedy
For Dealers
The terms used to describe different measurements or parts of the pool can vary across different regions, manufacturers and product categories. We put together a list of terms that we often get asked about. Below is the definitions for some of the most common terms we use in liner manufacturing.  Back slope- the slope from the hopper pad to th
Value of North American Vinyl
Thomas Kennedy
Choosing a Vinyl Liner
Tara uses only American made virgin vinyl. Not all vinyl is created equally. The best vinyl in the world is produced in the United States and Canada. North American companies conform to the standards of the CFFA (Chemical Fabrics and Film Association) to produce the highest quality pool vinyl. The pool environment is one of the most aggressive
Storing your safety cover for summer
Thomas Kennedy
Safety Covers
Things you need: Another PersonLeaf BlowerInstallation RodHex KeyCover Cleaning ProductSafety Cover Bag or Large Plastic Bin with Lid   Step 1: Clean the cover a. Use leaf blower to remove leaves and debris. b. Spray on cover cleaner. c. Rinse it off. Step 2: Release the springs a. Use installation rod to unhook each spring from the anchor. b.
Pool Transformation
Thomas Kennedy
Choosing a Vinyl Liner
The best way to update the look of your pool is to get a new liner. Once a pool starts to age it can loose it’s luster. Fading and stains can hurt the appearance and make the pool look worn out. Times and tastes change as well and a liner pattern that looked great 10 years ago, may look dated now. More importantly, vinyl liners have come a long way
Keeping your pool safe from COVID-19
Thomas Kennedy
For Pool Owners
Vacation plans may be on hold this summer, which means there’s potential for higher use of swimming pools. According to the CDC there is no evidence that COVID-19 can be spread to humans through the use of swimming pools. Proper operation and maintenance (including disinfection with chlorine or bromine) of pools should remove or inactivate the viru
How Long Does it Take to Build a Vinyl Liner Pool?
Thomas Kennedy
Building a Pool
One of the advantages of vinyl liner pools is that they take less time to construct than other types of pools. On average it can take between 2-5 weeks to install a vinyl liner pool whereas, a gunite pool can take about twice that time. Each project is different but your Tara Authorized Dealer can give you a good guideline for for the phases of con