HOW TO BUILD A

Large Waterfall

Products You Will Need:
13 x 20 ft. PVC Pond Liners (2x)
Pressurized Pond Filter with UV Clarifier
3600 GPH Waterfall Pump
560 GPH Pond Pump
1 ½ in. ID Corrugated Tubing
3/4 in. ID Corrugated Tubing
Pond and Landscape LED Lights
Waterfall Foam Sealant
Seaming Tape

Tools You Will Need:
Rope or string
Shovel
Level

Decorative Items You Will Need:
Decorative Rock
Cinder Blocks
Slate

Before you start planning or digging, take a look at these tips!

map out the water feature

1

Ensure the area is level. Map out the shape and size of the overall pond using a rope or string.

begin digging the pond

2

Begin digging the pond. Use some of the dirt to help with leveling. Create an elevated 6-8 in. ledge around the perimeter to keep out unwanted water.

determine the height of the first tier of the waterfall

3

Determine the location and desired height of the waterfall’s first tier. Build this tier with stacked cinder blocks. Fill in any voids with dirt.

TIP! Level frequently to ensure an even flow.

create additional waterfall tiers

4

To create the next two tiers, position a piece of slate approximately 10 in. under the flow path of the first tier. Build this tier firmly with additional cinder blocks and dirt. Ensure slate is level. Set aside the slate before placing the liner.

lay the pvc pond liner

5

Unfold two 13 x 20 ft. PVC Pond Liners and cover the pond and waterfall, using Seaming Tape to merge them together. Place the smooth side of the liner down. The liner should extend at least 10 in. past the elevated edge.

use slate and large stones

6

Add the slate back into the waterfall. Continue adding large stones around the edge to anchor the liner. Trim and bury the excess liner or cover with stone and rock.

tuck in the pond liner

7

Tuck the liner tightly in all areas, while smoothing it and adding various types and sizes of rock. Place rocks in the bottom of the pond and around the edge until the liner is no longer visible (optional).

place the waterfall pump and mesh barrier bag

8

Place the 3600 GPH Waterfall Pump in its mesh barrier bag and at the base of the pond. Sitting the pump on top of a spare rock will eliminate the pump from clogging too frequently from debris at the very bottom of the pond.

hide the tubing

9

Run 1 ½ in. ID Corrugated Tubing within a fold of the liner, around the edge of the pond, and set it at the top of the waterfall. This will be used to connect the filter and pump. Try to minimize the number of bends in the tubing to maximize water flow.

install the pond filter with uv clarifier

10

Install the Complete Pressurized Pond Filter with UV. The one section of corrugated tubing will connect it to the 560 GPH Pond Pump. Another section will run into the pond. Try to minimize the number of bends in the tubing to maximize water flow.

add lighting to the waterfall

11

Add the Pond and Landscape Lights, nestling them snugly at the base of the waterfall. The cord can be tucked into a fold of the liner and hidden.

use waterfall foam sealant

12

Spray Waterfall Foam Sealant in cracks and crevices of the waterfall to create a water-resistant seal and ensure efficient water flow over the rocks. Fill the pond with water while continuing to smooth the liner and placing additional rocks as needed. Enjoy!