An acid wash is the reset button for a stained pool shell — it removes a thin layer of plaster and the stains with it. It’s a strong tool, which means it should be used honestly: on the right pool it looks like a re-plaster for a fraction of the cost; on the wrong pool it wastes plaster life. We’ll tell you which yours is. Call (941) 555-0142.
Acid washing makes sense when stains have penetrated the plaster: after a long green period, years of mineral and metal staining, or a drained pool that sat exposed. If the surface looks dirty even when the water is perfect, that’s a shell problem. It’s not the answer for thin, aging plaster — each wash removes material, so a pool near re-plaster time needs a different conversation, and we’ll have it with you straight.
We drain the pool safely — timing and hydrostatic relief matter, especially with Florida’s water table — then apply a controlled acid solution section by section, scrubbing and rinsing as we go.
Runoff is neutralized and disposed of properly, never dumped in your yard.
Then we refill and run a full startup balance so the fresh surface cures right.
You get photos throughout, and we inspect the shell while it’s empty — the best time to catch cracks or hollow spots.
Cost depends on pool size, stain severity, and water disposal. Because draining is involved, we quote it exactly and in writing before any work starts — the quote is free, from photos plus a few questions. If we think an acid wash won’t get the result you want, we’ll tell you before you spend the money.
Find out if an acid wash is right for your shell. Call (941) 555-0142 or send photos below. Learn more about how we work, what we charge, and who we are on our homepage.
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