Pool Tile Cleaning & Calcium/Scale Removal

What Is That White Crusty Stuff on Your Tile?

That white, rough buildup along your waterline is calcium scale. It comes from minerals in your water. Seguin has hard water, which means it contains lots of calcium and other minerals. When water splashes on your tile and evaporates, the calcium stays behind and hardens. Over time it builds up into thick, crusty layers that look terrible and feel rough.

Regular brushing does not remove calcium scale. You can scrub all day and barely make a dent. Household cleaners do not work either. You need special tools and techniques to break down the mineral deposits without damaging your tile or grout. That is where we come in.

How We Remove Calcium and Scale

We use professional-grade methods to clean your tile and remove all buildup:

• Bead Blasting: We use a gentle media blasting system that removes calcium without scratching tile
• Acid Washing: For heavy buildup, we carefully apply acid solutions to dissolve calcium
• Pumice Stone: We hand-scrub stubborn spots with pumice to lift tough stains
• Pressure Washing: High-pressure water blasts away loose scale and dirt

The method we use depends on your tile type and how thick the buildup is. Ceramic and porcelain tile can handle aggressive cleaning. Natural stone tile needs a gentler approach. We always choose the safest and most effective method for your specific pool.

What to Expect During Tile Cleaning

We usually lower the water level a few inches below the tile line so we can work on the entire area. Then we treat and scrub the tile until all calcium and stains are gone. For most residential pools, the job takes 2 to 4 hours. When we are done, your tile looks bright and clean again. You will be amazed at the difference.

Why Tile Cleaning Matters

Clean tile makes your whole pool look better. Calcium buildup is ugly and makes your pool look old and neglected even if the water is clear. Removing the scale restores the tile color and makes your pool look new again. It also prevents damage because calcium can actually crack tile and grout over time if left untreated.

Plus, clean tile feels better. Nobody wants to lean against rough, crusty tile when they are relaxing in the pool. Smooth, clean tile is more comfortable and safer. And it is easier to maintain going forward. Once we remove the buildup, regular weekly cleaning keeps it from building up again as fast.

Preventing Calcium Buildup

You cannot completely prevent calcium scale if you have hard water. But you can slow it down. Keep your water chemistry balanced, especially your calcium hardness and pH levels. High pH and high calcium hardness make scale worse. Regular brushing of the tile line helps too.

We also recommend tile cleaning once a year or every other year depending on how fast buildup happens. It is easier and cheaper to clean tile before the calcium gets really thick. Think of it like going to the dentist for a cleaning. Small maintenance now prevents big problems later. And if you also need filter cleaning, we can handle both services during the same visit.

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