{"product_id":"2-5m-x-5m-black-pvc-pond-liner-450gsm","title":"2.5m x 5m Black PVC Pond Liner, 450gsm - Flexible Liner for Long, Narrow Ponds and Rills","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"eot-aplus eot-aplus--v2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eot-aplus__lead\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"eot-aplus__hero\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"eot-aplus__hero-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA tougher liner for the pond you dig\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlexible 2.5m x 5m black PVC at 450gsm: a thicker, tougher sheet than 200gsm PE that still folds into the curves and shelves of a garden pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/3271\/9576\/files\/black-pvc-pond-liner-450gsm-desc-hero.jpg\" alt=\"Finished garden pond with planting on the shelf\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eot-aplus__facts\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.5m x 5m\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheet size\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12.5m²\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheet area\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e450gsm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial weight\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePVC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eot-aplus__head\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e450gsm PVC: tougher than PE, easier than rubber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis liner is a flexible sheet of black PVC. 450gsm means each square metre weighs 450 grams, more than twice our 200gsm PE liner, so the sheet is thicker and stands up better to tears and punctures. It is still far lighter than 1100gsm EPDM rubber: a 2.5m x 5m sheet weighs about 5.6kg, so it is easy to carry to the pond and unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eot-aplus__feature eot-aplus__feature--reverse\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/3271\/9576\/files\/black-pvc-pond-liner-450gsm-tile-flex.jpg\" alt=\"Black PVC liner folding over the edge of a planting shelf\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ctable class=\"eot-aplus__table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePVC, black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450g per m² (450gsm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3mm (300 microns)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSheet size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5m x 5m, cut size, can vary by up to 3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSheet area\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLiner weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 5.6kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSafe for fish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, and for other pond life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUV resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSupplied\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolded and bagged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- eot:liner-compare --\u003e\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eot-aplus__head\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich pond liner is right for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"eot-aplus__table eot-aplus__table--stack\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/200gsm-black-pond-liners\"\u003e200gsm PE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e450gsm PVC (this liner)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/1100gsm-epdm-black-rubber-pond-liners\"\u003e1100gsm EPDM\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"200gsm PE\"\u003ePolyethylene, black and grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"450gsm PVC\"\u003ePVC, black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"1100gsm EPDM\"\u003eEPDM synthetic rubber, black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight per m²\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"200gsm PE\"\u003e200g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"450gsm PVC\"\u003e450g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"1100gsm EPDM\"\u003e1100g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"200gsm PE\"\u003e17, from 1m x 1m to 10m x 10m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"450gsm PVC\"\u003e14, from 1m x 1m to 8m x 8m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"1100gsm EPDM\"\u003e11, from 1m x 1m to 10m x 10m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUnderlay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"200gsm PE\"\u003eSold separately or as a kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"450gsm PVC\"\u003eAn option on every size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"1100gsm EPDM\"\u003eSold separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eChoose it for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"200gsm PE\"\u003eThe lowest cost per square metre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"450gsm PVC\"\u003eA tougher sheet at a mid price\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"1100gsm EPDM\"\u003eStretching over deep shelves and tight curves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eot-aplus__table-note\"\u003eWant a natural stony look? The same 450gsm PVC also comes with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/450gsm-pebble-pvc-pond-liners\"\u003eprinted pebble face\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- \/eot:liner-compare --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"eot-aplus__module eot-aplus__decision\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eot-aplus__head\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat a 2.5m x 5m sheet builds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pond about 1m x 3.5m and 45cm deep, with 30cm of liner spare at every edge to tuck under stones, slabs or turf. That suits a long, narrow pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eot-aplus__feature\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/3271\/9576\/files\/black-pvc-pond-liner-450gsm-desc-diagram-cross-section.jpg\" alt=\"Cross-section of a pond showing the liner running down, across and up, with spare at each edge\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cul class=\"eot-aplus__uses\" style=\"margin-top:0\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere the sheet goes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe liner runs down one side, across the bottom and up the other. Each way it covers the pond, twice its depth and the spare at both edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeeper means smaller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery extra 10cm of depth takes 20cm off the pond's length and width. If your pond is at this sheet's limit, choose the next size up, 4m x 5m.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderlay for this size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe With underlay option includes one 3m x 5m sheet of 50gsm fabric underlay.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne sheet per pond\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLine the pond with a single sheet. Two sheets need joining tape or adhesive to seal the seam, which we do not sell, so choose a size that covers your pond on its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"eot-aplus__module eot-aplus__decision\"\u003e\u003c!-- eot:pond-sizing --\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eot-aplus__head\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMade for a long, narrow pond\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eot-aplus__tiles eot-aplus__tiles--stack\" style=\"--cols:3\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"eot-aplus__tile\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/3271\/9576\/files\/black-pvc-pond-liner-450gsm-tile-long-pond.jpg\" alt=\"Long, narrow pond running beside a garden path\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong, narrow pond\u003c\/strong\u003eA canal-style pond along a path, wall or border.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"eot-aplus__tile\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/3271\/9576\/files\/black-pvc-pond-liner-450gsm-tile-stream.jpg\" alt=\"Small stream and waterfall feature\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStream or rill\u003c\/strong\u003eLine a shallow channel that runs water between two points.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"eot-aplus__tile\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/3271\/9576\/files\/black-pvc-pond-liner-450gsm-tile-formal-canal.jpg\" alt=\"Straight formal canal pond with stone coping\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormal canal\u003c\/strong\u003eA straight, narrow pool for a formal garden.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eot-aplus__head\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrom hole to pond\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col class=\"eot-aplus__photo-steps\" style=\"--cols:3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/3271\/9576\/files\/black-pvc-pond-liner-450gsm-desc-step-1-underlay.jpg\" alt=\"Pond hole with a shelf lined with black fabric underlay\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDig and line with underlay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape the hole with shelves, then always lay underlay first to protect the liner from stones and roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/3271\/9576\/files\/black-pvc-pond-liner-450gsm-desc-step-2-liner.jpg\" alt=\"Black PVC liner eased into the pond hole over the underlay\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEase in the liner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnfold it over the hole, leave plenty spare round the rim and let it settle into the shelves.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/3271\/9576\/files\/black-pvc-pond-liner-450gsm-desc-step-3-fill.jpg\" alt=\"Hose filling the lined pond with the liner edge held by bricks\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFill, then finish the edge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight the loose edge and fill slowly. Once the liner has settled, trim it and cover the rim with stones or slabs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"eot-aplus__faq\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"eot-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith underlay: one 2.5m x 5m black PVC pond liner and one 3m x 5m sheet of 50gsm fabric underlay. Liner only: the liner on its own, for when you already have underlay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"eot-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need underlay?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. A pond liner should always be laid on underlay, never straight on soil: it cushions the liner against stones and roots. Choose the With underlay option to get both together, or see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pond-liner-underlay\"\u003epond liner underlay\u003c\/a\u003e if you already have a liner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"eot-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs 2.5m x 5m the finished pond size?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The sheet also covers the pond's depth, shelves and edging, so the finished pond is smaller. 2.5m x 5m is the cut size, and the finished sheet can vary by up to 3%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"eot-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it safe for fish?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The liner is safe for fish and other pond life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"eot-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill it stand up to sunlight?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The PVC is UV resistant and should last for many years in a garden pond. Like all plastics it ages slowly in sunlight, faster in full sun than in shade or under water, so cover the edge with stones, slabs or turf to protect it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"eot-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I join two liners for a bigger pond?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe recommend one sheet per pond. Two sheets need joining tape or adhesive to make a watertight seam, and we do not sell either. Choose a size that covers the whole pond, or see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/1100gsm-epdm-black-rubber-pond-liners\"\u003eEPDM liners\u003c\/a\u003e, up to 10m x 10m.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"eot-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it delivered?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eFolded and bagged. Unfold it next to the pond and let it relax before you ease it into the hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Costwise","offers":[{"title":"With underlay","offer_id":63278544126339,"sku":"PL-PVC-BLACK-2.5X5-001+","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Liner only (I have underlay)","offer_id":63278544159107,"sku":"PL-PVC-BLACK-2.5X5-001","price":30.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/3271\/9576\/files\/black-pvc-pond-liner-450gsm-thumb-2-5m-x-5m.jpg?v=1794481390","url":"https:\/\/eotrader.co.uk\/products\/2-5m-x-5m-black-pvc-pond-liner-450gsm","provider":"Essential Online Traders","version":"1.0","type":"link"}