Swimming Pool Acid Wash

The simplest way to determine the need for an acid wash is to decide if your pool is not the same color it was when you had it built. Lots of things will change the color of your swimming pool plaster such as algae, leaves, calcium buildup, rust and so on. If you are dissatisfied with the appearance of your pool plaster, an acid wash may be just the ticket.

What is an Acid Wash?

An acid wash is, put simply, purposeful stripping of a tiny layer of plaster, exposing fresh pool plaster beneath. Most plaster coats (sometimes called whitecoat or marcite) are in excess of 1 1/2", so a few careful acid washes over the years should not hurt. Typically with the hard water here in San Diego you should expect to have an acid wash done every 5 or 6 years.

You may also decide on an acid wash not because of swamp conditions, but just to bring out a brighter, whiter finish. Mineral stains and/or deposits, chlorine stains, even dirt stains...an acid wash is always a dramatic aesthetic improvement.

If your pool has had years of algae blooms, and if your pool seems to grow algae overnight or just bloom very easily....changing the water and acid washing the surfaces algae sticks to can give you an algae free summer.

How much is an Acid Wash?

All acid washes will run you $500.00 for a pool by itself or $700.00 for a pool/spa combo and $200.00 for a stand alone spa but can be slightly more due either to extreme size or extreme staining. We really do try to stick to our base costs though.

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