I had my pool/spa acid washed because there was some staining (I was already doing a complete drain and fill). The plaster is now a mess, it is very rough and traps dirt. I looks and feels terrible. I am thinking they left the acid on too long. I drained the spa and power washed and sanded the plaster. It is much better. There is still some light staining. Can I spray bleach on the stained areas (the spa is still empty) and then add water immediately. Will that make a difference on the stains (I have no idea what they are from)? Is there an easier approach than sanding and power washing? It is all I could think of. Thanks.
Bad acid wash job. Can I fix it?
- Thread starter johnhugo
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Sanding with diamond grit discs is probably the best option.
Pictures of the problem?
Pictures of the problem?
Acid wash or re-surface
Pool between 7-10 years. Not sure. Possibly acid washed 1-2 x in past. (not sure). Pool guy says I can acid wash again because of both dark and light stains. How do I know if I reached my limit on acid washing and need to go with the resurfacing? Is there something I can inspect further?
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The first picture is of the problem. You can't tell in the picture, but it is brown dirt (as far as I can tell). It will not brush away, which I think is due to the rough surface from acid washing. The next two are of the spa after I sanded it. I would like to make the color more uniform if I can. Thanks.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,308
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,308
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Thanks. I am having trouble getting pictures out of iphoto into a format for this forum. I hate iPhoto!
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,308
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
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- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,308
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
We never recommend acid washing such old plaster.
Only a replaster job will get old plaster to look new again.
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Thanks. I don't know why I had it acid washed. Live and learn. It it much better with sanding, but that is a lot of surface to sand!
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,308
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
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Used to polish Durazzo Polished Marble Pool Finish and Hydrazzo Polished Marble Pool Finishes and Pebblesheen finish.
Our NON-CORROSIVE Pool Plaster Disc has been used in polishing swimming pool plaster since 1986.
All diamond pads use a corrosive metal for diamond bonding unless specified because of the cost.
That causes rust problems from the residuals most of the time after use.
Our diamonds are bonded with a NON-CORROSIVE material.
The pool plaster sanding pad works on all pool plaster finishes.
When using a pool plaster disc without water it is important not to overheat the disc by doing a 5 Ft. x 5 Ft. area and then using a hose to wash off plaster residual material remaining.
This will keep the pool plaster disc and pool plaster from overheating.
Excessive heat will cause a breakdown in the integrity of both the pool plaster pad and pool plaster.
Maximum 3500 RPMs.
Our 7" diameter hook and loop backer pad AG7529 used with our Pool Plaster Diamond Pad 120 Grit ensures 100% contact with the pool plaster finish you are resurfacing.
(using a smaller diameter backing pad will cause the pool plaster disc to wear unevenly and reduce its life of the pool plaster disc) Pool Plaster Polishing Pads.
See our How To Repair Rough Pool Plaster page for more information".