Acid solutions merely eat away at the plaster finish actually at the cement products that hold the plaster together and should be avoided unless absolutely necessary.
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In the process a thin layer of the pool or spa interior s surface is also removed.
An acid wash dissolves the calcium buildup on the surface but if done incorrectly it could also cause deterioration of the cement binder.
Pebbletec products are blended with modifiers that can withstand an occasional acid treatment but it should only be done as a last resort.
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The acid washing process leaves a foamy puddle of residue on the bottom of the pool that must be removed before it damages the plaster.
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Pebble technology international pti pool finishes are only installed by authorized applicators who are trained and licensed by pti.
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A five gallon bucket with four gallons of water and about 10 pounds of cal hypo mixed in thoroughly and then spread over the stain using a stiff bristled non metallic brush will if left on for a bit bleach the stains out to white.
Apply soda ash to the acid puddle scrubbing the mixture with a pool brush.
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When finished the acid washing process can give your pool a clean look and typically restores about 70 80 percent of your original brightness.
Then a solution of muriatic acid and water is applied to remove the top coat of the pool.
This is done manually using an acid brush.
The pool is drained and the sides scrubbed.
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Our industry leading eco friendly process allows us to safely clean pool tile and remove calcium deposits from pebble tec water features fountains rock and stone without the use of dangerous chemicals harsh pumice stone or damaging glass bead.
Pump the mixture into a bowl using a submersible pump.
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An acid wash is the process of removing mineral deposits and dirt stains from the bottom and saides of your pool.
Bullfrog s pool acid wash pool draining service removes those harmful contaminates by draining your pool water and applying an acid cleaning solution designed to brighten and sanitize your pools interior while removing most surface staining.
9 kg of soda ash per 1 gallon 3 8 liters of acid.
Mixing the batch formula our unique blends are mixed with cement water pigment and proprietary additives to create the material that will be applied as your interior pool finish.
