MMG has suggested to do a drain and acid wash to correct one dark spot and some small areas with calcium. They are going to drain and acid wash then torch the surface. Is there anything I should worry about regarding any of those steps?
Pebbletec drain and acid wash req
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The biggest worry is the ground water level and if there is risk of the ground water floating the pool shell up out of the ground. Otherwise, it should be fine, the warrantywill cover the rest.
I just remember a warning that they can wash it too hard and remove some pebbles. Im not surr how accurate that statement is.
Also, do i need to do they whole brushing thing again?
Also, do i need to do they whole brushing thing again?
It is possible to overdo the acid wash and remove too much plaster which could loosen up some pebbles. But, they are a reputable installer and I doubt there is much risk of that. No, brushing is not necessary for a pebble finish after it is acid washed. It actually isn't needed when it is new after the acid wash either. The acid wash does the job of what brushing would do for new plaster that isn't acid washed.
Nice, so im guessing since the plaster has already cured that i can use my dolohin robot?
I was told the after the wash that this will be my final color. I will no longer need a full year for the color to set.
I was told the after the wash that this will be my final color. I will no longer need a full year for the color to set.
Yes to the robot. Final color? not really. My pebble sheen has faded every year more and more from black plaster to gray. There are some pics of mine toward the end of my pool thread, link in my sig.
I didnt know that the color changed. Maybe it becuase your is dark. I have blue surf. I read that the final color of your plaster takes 1 year to set.
I hope mine doesnt change much.
I hope mine doesnt change much.
Ill look at your pics when i get home because signatures are missing when using the app.
I had some streaking and discoloration after the new PebbleTec build (Black Marble). Builder did an acid wash but streaking reappeared. PebbleTec technician came out and recommended a no-drain acid wash using about 15 gallons of acid. Pool finish turned even color with no flaws. Looks perfect now. Great service from PebbleTec and Gardner Pools.