The 10 Best Pond Liners

How to Choose the Best Pond Liner as a Buyer

What Is the Finest Pond Liner Material?

• EPDM, PVC, HDPE, and LDPE are the four most common pond liner materials available. EPDM is the best of these four options.
• EPDM is a synthetic rubber that has the advantages of being both simple to work with and long lasting. It has a natural resistance to UV light, is harmless to fish and plants, and may survive for decades.
• The plastic PVC is often used as pond liners. It’s adaptable, lightweight, and simple to use; nevertheless, it degrades in sunlight and must be protected by covering it with rocks or other objects, which might further erode the substance. PVC is less costly and easier to work with than EPDM, but it only has a 10-year average lifespan, so it will need to be changed more regularly.
• Thermoplastics come in a wide range of densities, from low to extremely high. The materials are rigid and difficult to place, yet they last for 20 years, are unaffected by UV radiation and temperature fluctuations, and are resistant to both. Due to the material’s stiffness, holes and cracks are more prone to form, especially around fold lines.

Some Extra Suggestions

• Get a bigger liner than you think you’ll need. Reduce it to size if need be.
• Allow the liner’s edges to overhang the ground, then use pebbles and other earthen objects to secure it in place.
• Before placing the liner, prepare the ground by spreading a layer of sand or another soft material. Used liners can also be stacked on top of one another to form a protective layer between the new liner and any dangerous pebbles or edges that may be lurking below.

Conclusion

BestForPets (bestforpets.org) hopes you’ll consider our best pond liners for your next liner. TotalPond Pond Skins Pond Liner is a highly durable pond liner that weighs very little.

Life is increased by the use of UV-resistant PVC, and the rough surface of the lining encourages the growth of beneficial microorganisms.

Our top pick is also a wise choice as it gives the best performance for the money. The Hygger Pond Liner is comparable to our top pick, but it’s significantly more reasonably priced and a good choice for a small job.

We hope you found these reviews helpful and that you’ve narrowed your search down to a few promising brands. If you found our guide to the best pond liners helpful, please consider sharing it on social media.

Reviews

Best Pond Liner: TotalPond Pond Skins

• Size: 7 x 10 feet
• 14.5 mils thick

Our top option for pond liners is the TotalPond Pond Skins Pond Liner. It’s simple to set up because it weighs only little more than 5 pounds.

It’s tough and resistant to punctures thanks to the polyester weave reinforcements. It can also withstand UV rays without losing its color or becoming brittle.

The textured surface indicates which side is topside and encourages the growth of beneficial bacteria that will keep the pond clean.

TotalPond’s thinness is a major drawback, and despite its technologically-enhanced strength, it may still be punctured by a rock or a forceful tug.

Pros

• Woven polyester reinforcements
• Anti-UV and tear-proof
• Lightweight
• Subtle Texture

Cons

• Thin

 

Cheapest Pond Liner Available – hygger

• Size: 7 x 10 feet
• 14.5 mils thick

We found the hygger Pond Liner to be the most functional and cost-effective option. It has comparable qualities with our top pick, including a flexible PVC mesh material that is surprisingly sturdy for its size.

This liner is not easily punctured and can sustain wide temperature swings without becoming brittle. The rough surface not only aids in fostering the growth of beneficial bacteria but also makes it clear which direction the liner should be inserted.

Just as with our premium model, the hygger Pond Liner is a wonderful value, but it requires extra caution during installation because to its thinness; any sharp edges or pebbles can puncture the liner and cause it to leak.

Pros

• PVC netting
• Subtle Texture
• Flexible
• The ability to withstand punctures

Cons

• Thin

 

Firestone Premium Choice 45 Mil EPDM Rubber Pond Liner

• Dimensions: 15 feet by 20 feet
• 45 millimeters of thickness

We highly recommend the Firestone 45mil EPDM Rubber Pond Liner for your pond. The thick rubber lining is both resilient and easy to work with.

You can trim it down to size with scissors or a knife, and it’ll hold up better than a thinner liner if you need to use it on a rocky surface or maneuver around jagged objects.

Because of its massive dimensions, it may be utilized in a variety of settings, including waterfalls.

One of the major drawbacks of the Firestone brand is that it is one of the most costly models here. EPDM rubber weighs around 90 pounds, making it a challenge for some installers to handle.

Pros

• In other words, EPDM rubber
• Massive in proportions
• Highly long-lasting

Cons

• Expensive
• Heavy

 

A Black 20′ x 20′ Pond Liner with Stretchy HDPE Material from TECHTONGDA, Perfect for Your Water Garden Fish

• A square 20 feet on each side
• 30 mils in thickness

As with the first brand above, TECHTONGDA’s Black 20’x20′ Flexible Water Garden Fish Pond Liner Elasticity HDPE is made from long-lasting HDPE material.

This liner can withstand extreme heat or cold and is unaffected by sunlight. It’s extremely light for its size at only a little over 20 pounds and it can tolerate significant pH fluctuations without turning brittle.

Because of its high price, the TECHTONGDA may be beyond of reach for some people, and ours came with a hole that had already been fixed before we even got it. In spite of the expensive price, it functioned adequately.

Pros

• Able to withstand exposure to ultraviolet light
• Acid- and base-resistant
• Highly long-lasting

Cons

• One of ours was damaged in transit.
• Expensive

 

ACTREY 15.6 mil PVC pond liner, 13′ x 20′

• Dimensions 13 ft. by 20 ft.
• Weight: 15.6 millimeters

The ACTREY 13 x 20 Feet 15.6 Mil PVC Pond Liner is an excellent middle-sized option that may be used for a variety of water features.

It won’t fade or shatter even after prolonged exposure to the sun, and it’s thick enough that punctures won’t even matter. Fish and other aquatic life are safe from harm from the high grade PVC and the textured surface encourages the growth of beneficial bacteria.

The ACTREY brand is quite stiff and challenging to get into position, especially if your pond has an unusual form or has stairs on the edges for supporting plants, as was our experience.

Even though the fish were unfazed by the powerful stench, the fish didn’t appear to like it.

Pros

• Anti-UV and tear-proof
• Superior PVC
• Subtle Texture

Cons

• It’s a lot of labor
• Intense odor

 

Liner, Ogrmar LDPE, 10′ x 13′

• Ten by Thirteen Feet in Dimensions
• 20 mils thick.

The Ogrmar 10 x 13ft LDPE Pond Liner is a large liner made from long-lasting LDPE material. This low-density polyurethane is resistant to punctures and weighs in at little over 11 pounds without sacrificing durability.

It holds up nicely under direct sunshine and won’t poison your plants or fish thanks to its BPA-free construction.

Ogrmar was thick and sturdy, but we had trouble laying it because of its stiffness and the fact that it was so difficult to bend around the pond’s many twists and turns. Along one of the fold lines it had developed a fracture while being shipped to us.

Pros

• Consistently reliable LDPE construction
• Lightweight

Cons

• Cracks
• Stiff

 

10-foot by 13-foot UltraWise Pond Liner

• Ten by Thirteen Feet in Dimensions
• 20 mils thick.

The UWIOFF 10′ x 13′ Pond Liner is the same size and thickness as our previous brand, but is made from long-lasting HDPE.

Additionally, this material weighs in at just over 12 pounds, is puncture-resistant, and is resistant to UV rays. In addition to ponds, it may also be used for other water features like fountains and waterfalls.

The main problem with UWIOFF is that it is quite rigid and difficult to put into position. Getting it open and in place without leaks needs patience, as the straining and twisting can make microscopic holes, especially in the fold lines.

Pros

• High Density Polyethylene, Which Lasts a Long Time
• Anti-UV and tear-proof
• Multifunctional

Cons

• Stiff
• Tumbles apart with little effort

 

Waterproof High-Density Polyethylene Liner for a Pond

• Dimensions 13 ft. by 20 ft.
• 8 mils in thickness

The High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pond Liner is a larger-sized liner. It’s one of the lightest pond liners we have, weighing in at little under 8 pounds despite its massive dimensions.

Additionally, it is adaptable and simple to set up, so you can have it up and running in no time. It can withstand direct sunlight and does not release any toxic substances into the water.

Though we had little trouble laying down the HDPE Pond Liner, we do have some reservations about its longevity due to its apparent fragility given its size. The fabric is as thin as a huge garbage bag.

Pros

• Product made from High-Density Polyethylene
• Simple to set up
• Lightweight

Cons

• Thin
• Flimsy

 

Liner PolyGuard

• Measurements of 20 feet by 30 feet
• 20 mils thick.

The largest pond liner we have is PolyGuard Liners, but if that’s too huge there are many of alternatives. The PVC used is strong and shouldn’t break or puncture during installation.

The liner may be used to make ponds and waterfalls since it is thick but remains flexible.

If you plan on constructing an outdoor pond that will be exposed to sunlight, you may want to choose an alternative to the PolyGuard Liners brand. It will dry out, becoming brittle and maybe leaking.

It weighs a hefty 84 pounds, making installation a challenge for some.

Pros

• PVC that will last for a long time
• In a range of sizes
• Simple to set up

Cons

• Photodegrades in the presence of sunshine
• Heavy

 

GROWNEER

• Size: 7 x 10 feet
• 14.5 mils thick

With its compact size, the GROWNEER pond liner is ideal for making a coy pond or a similar structure. It’s made out of PVC that won’t degrade in the sun and can handle a wide range of temperatures. In addition to being more convenient due to its lack of vulnerability to puncturing, it is also resistant to doing so.

The GROWNEER is quite comparable to our other top picks, notably our best value option, however the material is much less sturdy. It’s also quite rigid, and the prospect of creases leading to holes gives us pause. The liner was also much shorter than described, which was another issue.

Pros

• PVC that will last for a long time
• Anti-UV and tear-proof

Cons

• Inadequate substance
• Stiff
• Not a reliable gauge