Acrylic Swimming Pools: Innovation Leading the New Trend in Pool Construction

Acrylic swimming pools are increasingly emerging as the new favorite in the pool construction industry, standing out for their unique advantages in numerous projects.

Recently, several high-profile acrylic pool projects domestically are under intense construction. For instance, a luxury hotel in a city center plans to build a distinctive indoor acrylic pool, aiming to offer guests an exceptional experience.

The widespread favor for acrylic pools stems from their remarkable properties. With a light transmittance of up to 92%-93%, they create a "borderless" visual effect, making the pool appear as if it floats in the air. Additionally, acrylic’s low density (1.18g/cm³) reduces the load-bearing pressure on building structures, while its impact resistance—11 times that of ordinary glass—ensures high safety. Its excellent weather resistance also defends against UV rays, temperature fluctuations, and chemical corrosion from pool reagents, maintaining transparency over time.

In design, acrylic pools break through traditional limitations, enabling unique shapes. For example, a resort hotel’s pool abroad uses a thermal bending process to shape acrylic panels into arcs, perfectly integrating with the surrounding natural landscape for an immersive experience.

The installation process of acrylic pools is meticulous and complex, ensuring both performance and aesthetics. Take the hotel pool installation as an example:

Site Preparation: Construction teams carefully inspect the installation area to ensure the ground is flat and solid enough to bear the pool’s weight, removing all obstacles and debris. Precise measurements are taken to guarantee installation accuracy.

Framework Assembly: According to detailed blueprints, high-strength metal frameworks are assembled piece by piece. Professional tools ensure every connection is firm, maintaining the framework’s stability and levelness as the foundation of the installation.Waterproof Layer Installation: High-quality waterproof rolls are carefully laid within the framework, ensuring they adhere tightly without air bubbles to secure excellent water resistance.

Acrylic Panel Installation: Panels, pre-cut and customized for the design, are carefully mounted onto the framework. Joints between panels must be perfectly flat, free of protrusions or dents. Dedicated lifting  equipment is used to avoid scratching the acrylic surface.

Sealing and Fixing: Specialized waterproof and anti-aging adhesives seal gaps between panels and connections to the ground and pipes, preventing leaks.

Filtration and Circulation System Setup: Suitable filtration equipment and circulation pumps are selected based on the pool’s size and usage. Pipes are meticulously arranged to ensure water cleanliness and smooth circulation.

Electrical Installation: If equipped with lighting or heating systems, professional electricians wire and install devices according to safety standards, ensuring proper grounding to prevent electrical hazards.Water 

Injection Testing: After installation, water is slowly injected to check for leaks. The circulation, filtration, and other systems are started for comprehensive debugging to ensure all equipment operates normally.

As market demand for acrylic pools grows, related enterprises continue to invest in R&D and innovation—improving acrylic material properties and refining installation techniques and designs to meet diverse customer needs. According to industry reports, the global acrylic pool market is expected to maintain steady growth in the coming years, with China’s market share gradually increasing.

It is foreseeable that acrylic pools will leverage their unique advantages to be applied in more high-end venues and households, delivering superior aquatic experiences and visual enjoyment while continuing to lead the development trend in the pool industry.