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Everything you always wanted to know about Pool Tile Cleaning in Arizona, AZ!

 

We acid wash and tile clean pools in Arizona, az, cities, namely, Chandler, Mesa, Apache Junction, Tempe, Queen Creek, Maricopa, Ahwatukee, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Gold Canyon, Higley, Glendale, Peoria, Cave  Creek, East Valley as well as West Valley.

Helping our customers is part of our business!  To educate you a little bit about acid washing and tile cleaning and how the process works, we have included the following answers to commonly asked questions by our customers.     Please do feel free to call us if you have any other questions/concerns that are not covered here.    Thanks again for choosing Cool Times!  We do appreciate your business and support!

 

What is the process for cleaning the swimming pool tile? 
     First the pool is drained usually overnight. In morning we come in with a machine and blast the calcium off. Once we are done we apply sealer on the tile to protect it. Then we clean up in the pool and around the pool. The pool is filled and chemicals added.

Do we need to drain the pool to do a tile clean?
     Yes, if you want best results it's always good to empty the pool water. We can clean the tile without draining the pool water but it's a bit harder to do since we have to worry about some water splashing on the tile as we are working. When the calcium is getting wet, it hides the calcium so there is a possibility that we might miss a spot.


Will tile cleaning get all the calcium off the tile?
     Yes usually all the calcium comes off.

Cleaning the tile, is it going to hurt the pool tile?
     Cleaning tile takes the sheen off the tile, thus is why a sealer must be applied in order to help protect the tile.  Some tiles are much softer and hence are very hard to work with. Sometimes if you have bad tile not all of the calcium can be taken off since the tile can't take the blasting.

What do I need to do to keep the tile clean after a tile clean of my pool?
     Yes  A good idea would be to re-apply the sealer every six months, this will help greatly. Vary the water level of the pool as often as you can throughout the year. Also consult us, we can put you on a program where we chemically treat the pool on a regular basis to prevent the buildup.

Is the calcium going to come back in my pool?
     Usually the calcium will start coming back after some time if you don't do preventative maintenace as mentioned on this page.

Any other ways to prevent the calcium buildup?
     We can install Impluse 3000 device at the pool equipment to prevent calcium buildup. This does work, and the unit is about $1000 - 1,200 installed.  Also a chemical plan for the pool water can be administered on a regular basis to prevent the buildup.

How much will it cost to get my tile cleaned?
     Usually tile cleaning starts at $3 a linear foot, so your average play pool you are looking at $240, and this price includes sealing the tile.

Can I clean the tile myself?
     Yes, you can use pomice stone to clean the tile but warning, it's very laborious. You may go gung ho, try to tackle the job but soon the frustration will kick in. Also using chemical cleaner for the calcium takes many applications and you might not get all of it off. This too is a dirty job and requires lots of elbow grease.

What should I seal the pool tile with, and how often should I put sealer on it?
     You can buy sealer from the pool store or home depot, but warning, I haven't found anything that works as good as the stuff I use! Problem with the other sealers is that if the file has moisture it will turn white after u apply the sealer. The other type of sealer puts a heavy film on the tile, thus when you go back to touch up the tile and clean the calcium at a later time, you will know what I mean, mess!  After you clean an area, you will notices that the whole tile now needs to be cleaned in order to take that film off.  Best thing is to let us seal the tile, or just call us and we can sell you some of our sealer. It's so easy to apply by spray can, and it protects and beautifies at the same time. It's easy!!

What if I have a few broken tile, or missing tile?
     For a small additional fee, we would be happy to set those in for you and re-grout them. Tile repair is no problem, just have the tile ready for us when we get there, set them out by the pool.

Above the tile under the pool decking I have separation, what can be done?
     The caulking around the pool that is above the tile line will separate and crack! Often time this is a problem because the water can seep under the tile, under the pool decking and cause damage. It is best to re-seal this area anytime the pool is emptied for service.  We use good material that is designed to take the chemical beating and the sun etc.  We'll do a good job sealing it so that you will prevent problems in the future.  Just let Cool Times know that you have a need for a bond seal and we'll check it out and take care of it.

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