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He communicates well and follows through with what he promises.
Could not be happier with Andrew and his team. They even took time to explain various parts of my equipment so I can better maintain them myself.
Cleaning & restoration
Pool acid wash
For a pool whose plaster has gone past what brushing and chemicals will fix. We will also tell you when an acid wash is the wrong answer, because it is a job that takes a layer off your surface every time.
Acid washing across the Dallas-Fort Worth area|4.8 stars from 47 Google reviews
What the job involves
Drain and pressure wash
The pool is drained and the surface pressure washed to take off loose debris before any acid goes near it.
Diluted acid, applied properly
Roughly one part muriatic acid to ten parts water, adjusted to how heavy the staining actually is.
Scrub and repeat
The surface is worked by hand and rinsed, then done again until the staining is actually gone rather than faded.
Neutralise and shock
A neutralising solution brings the pH back, then a chlorine shock deals with anything that took hold while the pool sat empty.
Refill and rebalance
Refilled, then pH, chlorine, alkalinity, hardness and total dissolved solids all checked back into range.
Equipment checked before we leave
Pump, filter, heater and chlorinator run and verified, and cartridges cleaned or replaced if they need it.
Worth doing once, properly
An acid wash strips the top layer off the plaster, so it is a job you want done correctly and not often. Done well it takes a pool that looks past saving back to something close to new. Done badly, or repeated too many times, it thins the surface and shortens the life of the finish.
That is the honest trade-off, and it is why we will tell you if a stain is better handled another way, or if your plaster has already had as many acid washes as it can take.
You get a written summary of what was done and what the water was reading when we left, plus a follow-up to confirm the chemistry held.
What our customers say
4.8from 47 Google reviewsHonest advice
His willingness to do more than he says he will is refreshing.
Once we found All Aquatic Pools, we have never had a reason to go anywhere else. Andrew and his crews always do good work at a fair price.
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They say what they are going to do, and do what they said they are going to do.
You will never encounter a more professional and knowledgeable team.
Frequently asked questions
How long does an acid wash take?
Usually a day or two of work, but the pool is out of use longer than that because of the drain and refill either side. We will give you a realistic window when we look at it.
Will it damage my plaster?
It removes a thin layer of it, which is how it works. On sound plaster that is fine. On a surface that is already thin or has been acid washed several times, we will tell you before starting rather than after.
Can you get rid of any stain?
No, and anyone who says otherwise is guessing. Organic staining and general discolouration usually come up well. Deep metal staining and some mineral deposits may not fully clear, and we would rather say that up front.
Do I pay for the water to refill it?
Yes, the refill goes on your water bill. On a typical pool that is a real cost worth knowing about before you commit.
Is this the same as resurfacing?
No. An acid wash cleans the existing plaster. Resurfacing replaces it. If the plaster is failing rather than just stained, an acid wash is not the fix and we will say so.
Talk to us about it
Tell us what is going on and we will give you a straight answer.