Water Feature and Pool Tile - How to Gently Remove Water Stains

This project was a non-salt and non-chlorine pool in Kula, Maui, Hawaii. It used a natural filtration system which led to a darkened film. 

Pool Tiles Before Cleaning by EUROTECH Maui

 

Notice the darkened areas above and the progress picture during cleaning below.  We used a "blasting" procedure to safely and gently remove the staining.  The media used was ph neutral (safe for acid sensistive surfaces like stone) and biodegradable.  The client told us these were natural hand cut glass tiles.  Glass tiles are extremely sensitive to aggressive cleaning.  Methods that are too aggressive may get the job done, but potentially cause damage and can compromise the tiles. 

 

During Cleaning

 



The unique filtration system created  a unique and challenging project for us.  The end results were great and we have another happy client.   

 

After Cleaning

 



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Pool Edge and Tile Coping Cleaning

Pool Tile Coping, Infinity Edge, Water Features:  Removing Hard Water Stains and Water Lines by EUROTECH Maui 877.0222

Pools are beautiful features in a tropical Maui home.  So what is that white line around the pool edge making it look not so pretty? 

Maui water is very hard.  The high calcium content and evaporation cause a buildup along the water line that mars the pool tile coping and leaves that ugly waterline around the pool. 

Pool Tile Coping - Infinity Edge - Water Feature:
How can the water spots and water lines be removed?

Some owners opt to pumice the calcium buildup, but that is an aggressive method that can compromise the tile surfaces or glaze.  The pumice can scratch the surfaces and leave a sanded surface that calcium will accumulate faster and be harder to remove at the next cleaning.   Pumice blocks can crumble during use and if a chunk gets in the pool pump gears, can cause damage.  It is also extremely time and labor intensive to do it yourself by hand.

A better alternative is media blasting, which removes the calcium buildup and is gentler on the tile.  The pool does not need to be drained or emptied, just lowered a bit.  The material is reclaimed and will not damage your pool.  The techs at EUROTECH Maui would be happy to help solve your water stain problems.      

For a free consultation, please call  877-0222 in Maui.  

 

 

 

Project In Progress by EUROTECH Maui 877-0222

 

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