CMP | 25541-069-020 | 8-7/8" x 18.5" Dark Blue Wide Skimmer Faceplate Cover | Replacement Vinyl Pool Skimmer Faceplate

This wide skimmer faceplate cover is a replacement component designed for compatible vinyl liner pool skimmer installations. It helps secure the vinyl liner around the skimmer opening while providing a finished appearance and supporting a watertight seal when installed with the appropriate gasket and hardware.

Built for pool construction, liner replacement, renovation, and repair applications, this dark blue faceplate cover is commonly used when the original component is cracked, warped, faded, damaged, or being replaced during vinyl liner service.

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Key Features

• Replacement wide skimmer faceplate cover for compatible vinyl liner pool skimmers

• 8-7/8" x 18.5" dimensions for matching wide-mouth skimmer applications

• Dark blue finish coordinates with select vinyl liner pool interiors and wall fitting designs

• Helps secure the vinyl liner around the skimmer opening

• Supports proper gasket compression for a watertight skimmer assembly

• Suitable for liner replacement, skimmer repair, pool renovation, and new construction applications

• Replacement component for cracked, warped, faded, damaged, or missing faceplates

• Professional installation is recommended to ensure proper alignment, sealing, and even hardware tightening

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Product Overview

This wide skimmer faceplate cover is used on compatible vinyl liner pool skimmers to secure the liner at the skimmer opening while providing a finished appearance around the wall fitting. It plays an important role in maintaining the seal between the skimmer body and the pool liner.

The faceplate is commonly replaced during vinyl liner installation, skimmer repair, or pool renovation when the original component is damaged, discolored, warped, or no longer capable of maintaining a proper seal. Correct installation helps reduce the risk of leaks around one of the pool's primary wall penetrations.

During installation, the skimmer body, gasket surfaces, liner, screw holes, and mounting hardware should be inspected before assembly. Hardware should be tightened evenly in a gradual sequence to help create consistent gasket compression while protecting the vinyl liner from damage.

Routine maintenance should include checking the faceplate for cracks, looseness, fading, gasket deterioration, or signs of leakage around the skimmer opening. Keeping the faceplate assembly in good condition helps protect the pool liner, maintain water containment, and support reliable skimmer performance.