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Latham Safety Pool Cover Replacement

Replace your Latham cover without starting over. Ameri-Brand is an authorized dealer, so we can use your serial number to order an exact replacement from Latham’s original pattern. Keep your current material and color, or select something different.

Buying another cover in the same size and shape can leave you drilling new holes in your deck. Replacing from the original factory pattern keeps the straps lined up with your existing anchors. With your serial number, you don’t need to send in the old cover.

Ameri-BrandAuthorized Dealer

Green Latham winter safety cover installed over a pool beside a home
  • Find Your Original Cover RecordYour serial number lets us order from Latham’s original factory pattern.
  • Keep Your Existing AnchorsThe straps match the original layout, so there’s no need to drill new holes.
  • Select Your Cover MaterialKeep your current material and color, or select a different combination.

ASTM F1346 Safety-Cover Performance Standard

Latham solid and mesh safety covers meet or exceed ASTM F1346-91. The standard sets performance-testing and labeling requirements for covers designed to restrict access to the water by children under five. Correct installation, use, and water management are required.

Where to Find Your Latham Cover Serial Number

Look for the serial number beneath the barcode on your safety-cover warranty document. It may also be on the white warning tag sewn to the cover. The example below shows the number marked “SN.”

  1. Find the number marked “SN.” In Latham’s example, it appears below the barcode.
  2. Copy your own number exactly. Use the serial number rather than the pool size or material description printed nearby.
  3. Keep the document. You may need it to check the original cover specifications or warranty terms.

If you cannot find the serial number, call Ameri-Brand at 800-982-6966. We can work with Latham to help locate it.

Example Latham cover barcode with the serial number outlined below it
Serial-number example supplied by Latham. Use the number on your own warranty document.

Get a Latham Replacement Cover Quote

Moved into a home with an older Latham cover, or replacing a cover you’ve used for years? We work with Latham to identify the original cover and confirm replacement options for your pool.

Request Your Quote

Send your serial number and contact details, along with the material and color you’d like. There’s no need to measure the pool or ship your old cover when we use the original factory pattern.

Review Your Replacement Options

We send you a free quote for the replacement made from your original pattern. Review the cover details, price and warranty, then decide whether to order.

Can Your Latham Pool Cover Be Repaired?

A repair may extend your cover’s life when the surrounding material is still sound.

When Repair Makes Sense

Some pool covers can be repaired; others are better replaced. Age plays an important role, but the condition of the fabric, straps and stitching matters just as much. A cover with isolated damage and otherwise sound material may be a good candidate for repair.

On an older cover, replacing a worn strap or renewing the stitching may not provide a lasting solution. The new strap and stitching can be stronger than the aged material they attach to, leaving the surrounding fabric vulnerable to tearing or further failure. Repairing one area does not restore strength to the rest of the cover.

That’s why an inspection considers the entire cover, not just the visible damage. If repair is practical, you can review the recommended work and price. If the surrounding material is too deteriorated, replacement may be the safer and more economical option.

Latham Mesh vs. Solid Safety Pool Covers

Mesh allows rain and melted snow into the pool through the fabric. Solid fabric blocks water, with drainage concentrated in a designated area. Sunlight blockage and fabric weight also differ between models.

Gray Latham mesh winter safety cover fitted over a residential pool

Mesh Safety Covers

Mesh lets rain and melted snow drain into the pool without a cover pump. Its lighter fabric makes it easier to handle during installation and storage.

  • Blocks 91% to 99% of sunlight, depending on the model.
  • Fabric weights range from 5 to 7.9 oz.
  • 7000MS filters particles down to 40 microns.
Gray Latham solid safety cover installed over a curved residential pool

Solid Safety Covers

1000HS HyPerLite solid fabric blocks sunlight and keeps debris out. Rain and melted snow enter the pool through the integrated Invis-A-Drain, rather than through the fabric.

  • Blocks 100% of sunlight through the solid fabric.
  • 12 oz. fabric is heavier than the mesh options.
  • The center drain needs to stay clear of debris.

Photos: Latham Pool. Solid-cover photo credited to Vernon Poolman (CT).

Latham Safety Cover Models, Colors, and Warranties

Compare fabric weight, sunlight blockage, drainage, and color options for your replacement cover. Fabric weight is a material specification, not the total weight of a finished cover. Tell us which material and color you’d like for your replacement.

Latham seasonal safety cover materials, colors, and specifications
Current ModelMaterialWeightSunlight BlockageDrainageColorsLimited Warranty
9000MX™ Max ShadeMesh7.9 oz.99%Through fabric
5 years full20 years prorated coverage
7000MS™ High ShadeMesh7 oz.99%Through fabric
5 years full15 years prorated coverage
5000M™ Standard ShadeMesh5 oz.91%Through fabric
3 years full12 years prorated coverage
1000HS™ HyPerLiteSolid12 oz.100%Invis-A-Drain
3 years full12 years prorated coverage

Understanding prorated coverage: you pay a portion of the replacement cost based on the cover’s age and the warranty schedule. Coverage applies to qualifying manufacturing defects. Review the warranty supplied with your cover for exclusions and any freight, labor, or installation charges.

Cover Construction and Routine Care

Reinforced seams, secure hardware, and clear drainage help your cover perform as intended. Inspect these areas each season and follow the instructions supplied with your cover.

Seams and Stitching

Solid and mesh covers have interlocked, double-overlapped seams. Box stitching reinforces straps and step areas with thread that resists UV exposure and pool chemicals.

Springs and Hardware

Stainless steel single-coil springs and low-profile D-rings help keep the cover secure. Check the condition and placement of existing hardware before reusing it with a replacement.

Edges and Contact Points

Hemmed edges are reinforced between layers of webbing. Coping strips and protective pads help reduce wear where the cover meets the pool edge and step nosings.

Solid-Cover Drain

Invis-A-Drain channels water through ¼-inch holes spaced every 6 inches above a 12-inch mesh panel. Keep this drainage area clear of leaves and debris.

Raised Walls and Other Features

Steps, spas, rails, raised walls, and water features need the right fit and attachments. The original factory pattern includes these features, so the replacement follows the same layout.

Seasonal Inspection

Check cover alignment, spring tension, and components each season. Remove debris gently and inspect the cover when taking it off. Clean and dry it before storage.

Your Replacement Cover

Your serial number gives us the original factory pattern, including the strap positions. The new cover fits your existing anchors without drilling another set of holes.

What We Need for Your Quote

  • Cover identification: the serial number from your warranty document, plus the current material and color if known.
  • Material and color: keep what you have or tell us which combination you’d prefer.
  • Contact details: your name, email, phone and shipping address.

What Your Quote Includes

  1. Material and drainage: the model, color and drainage design you select.

  2. Original pattern: a replacement that matches your existing anchor locations.

  3. Price and warranty: the quoted cost and the coverage terms for that replacement.

Check Your Cover’s Warranty Before Ordering

If you suspect a manufacturing defect, check the warranty supplied with your cover. Coverage depends on the cause of the damage and the warranty terms. Call us at 800-982-6966 for help reviewing your options before ordering a replacement.

Latham Replacement Questions

How Do I Replace a Latham Safety Pool Cover?

Send your serial number, contact details and preferred material and color through the request form. We use Latham’s original factory pattern to quote a replacement that fits your existing anchors.

Do I Need to Send In My Cover?

No. With your serial number, we order from Latham’s original factory pattern without shipping your old cover. You select the material and color and approve the quote before ordering.

What If I Cannot Find the Serial Number?

Call Ameri-Brand at 800-982-6966. We can work with Latham to help locate your cover’s serial number.

Can I Change From Mesh to Solid, or Solid to Mesh?

Yes. You can keep your current material and color or select something different. Mesh drains through the fabric. Latham’s current solid cover uses an integrated drain. Tell us which combination you’d like in your quote.

Should I Select a Mesh or Solid Latham Cover?

Mesh drains rain and melted snow through the fabric and is lighter to handle. Solid fabric blocks all sunlight, with water passing through a designated drain. Consider handling, sunlight blockage, and drainage maintenance alongside your pool’s layout. Compare mesh and solid covers above.

What Colors Are Available?

9000MX Max Shade uses a Black/Gray combination woven into one fabric. 7000MS, 5000M, and 1000HS have Green, Blue, Gray, and Tan options. We confirm availability for your replacement when preparing the quote. See the model and color comparison above.

Does a Solid Latham Cover Need a Pump?

The current 1000HS has an integrated Invis-A-Drain for rain and meltwater. Do not assume an older solid cover has the same arrangement. Check the drainage system and instructions for your existing cover and for the replacement being quoted.

Will a Replacement Use My Existing Deck Anchors?

Yes. The replacement is made from Latham’s original factory pattern, so the straps match your existing anchors without drilling new holes.

Is This for a Coverstar Automatic Cover?

This request covers manually installed seasonal mesh and solid safety covers. A Coverstar automatic cover runs on a track and has a separate replacement process. Call 800-982-6966 if you are unsure which type you have.

How Much Does a Latham Replacement Cover Cost?

Pricing depends on the cover’s size, material, and custom features. Send your serial number so we can identify the original cover and quote the available replacement. The quote is free, and you review the cover details and price before deciding to order.

How Long Does a Latham Cover Replacement Take?

Timing depends on the factory schedule and the cover you select. Call 800-982-6966 to discuss your deadline and get a current estimate before ordering. Allow for shipping time as well as production.

Do Latham Safety Covers Meet ASTM Standards?

Latham solid and mesh safety covers meet or exceed ASTM F1346-91, which sets performance-testing and labeling requirements for safety covers designed to restrict access to the water by children under five. Correct installation, secure attachments, and proper water management are required.

Is This a Warranty Claim?

The form requests a free quote for a replacement cover. For a warranty question, have your serial number, installation information, warranty document, and photos of the issue ready, then call 800-982-6966. Coverage depends on the terms supplied with your cover.

Ready to replace your Latham safety cover? Start with the serial number on your warranty document or the cover’s warning tag. If the number is unavailable, we can still help.

Request a Free Latham Replacement Cover Quote