This is done manually using an acid brush.
Should you acid wash pebble tec pool.
Performing an acid wash on too old or damaged of a surface can compromise the integrity of the pool or spa so we recommend having one of our trained professional technicians come out and determine if an acid wash service is right for you.
In my personal experience it has been one of the worst things you can do to pebble surfaces.
The finish consists of pebbles and cement and will vary in color shade consistency and exposure.
It involves completely draining your pool and then pouring or spraying hydrochloric acid and water on the surface of your pool.
An acid wash is only suitable for pools with plaster or pebble tec surfaces.
A professional can determine if acid washing is the best route.
As others have noted refrain from acid washing a pebble pool.
Then a solution of muriatic acid and water is applied to remove the top coat of the pool.
After the first 28 days pti strongly suggests that your pool be maintained per the national plasterers council standards for ph carbonate alkalinity hardness cyanuric acid stabilizer and total dissolved solids.
Furthermore pools with old thin plaster may not be suitable in which case the only option is to resurface the pool completely.
Acid washing is a process that is done on a pebble tec or plaster pool to remove a thin layer of the surface to remove stubborn stains and calcium deposits.
I think you can do it.
You obviously understand the principle and you know the chemistry and you know the techniques involved in dealing with muriatic.
The pool is drained and the sides scrubbed.
Chlorine wash or power wash and then use a stain remover for the rest.
Because of the valley s hard water and high summer pool evaporation we recommended you drain and acid wash your pool every two to four years to help remove excess calcium algae and other contaminates that may lead to interior pool staining and that unsightly white ring on your pool tile and pebble tec surface.
Often this process is repeated several times to remove the stains.
The surfaces should be no older than 8 years and there should be no visible cracks or hollow areas.