Pool Tile Cleaning & Calcium/Scale Removal
Professional tile cleaning that removes stubborn calcium buildup and restores your pool's beauty.
(510) 766-7659
The Problem with Pool Tile Buildup
If you've owned a pool in Fremont for any length of time, you've probably noticed white or grayish buildup along your waterline tiles. This crusty deposit is calcium scale, and it's one of the most common and stubborn problems pool owners face. It makes your beautiful pool tiles look dirty and neglected, even when the water itself is perfectly clean. Regular brushing doesn't remove it. Basic pool chemicals won't touch it. You need professional tile cleaning to get rid of it.
At AquaLift Fremont Pool Care, we specialize in removing calcium deposits and restoring your pool tiles to their original condition. We use professional techniques and equipment that safely remove buildup without damaging your tiles or surrounding surfaces. Whether your tiles have a light film or heavy crusty layers, we can handle it.
Tile cleaning is often done alongside deep pool cleaning services to give your entire pool a complete makeover. The combination makes a dramatic difference in how your pool looks.
Why Calcium Buildup Happens
Understanding why calcium scale forms helps you prevent it in the future. Here's what's going on:
Fremont's Hard Water
Our local water supply in Fremont and the surrounding Bay Area is notoriously hard, meaning it contains high levels of calcium and other minerals. When you fill your pool or add water to compensate for evaporation, you're adding more calcium. Over time, this mineral content builds up, especially at the waterline where evaporation is constant.
Water Chemistry Issues
When your pool's pH and alkalinity levels run too high, calcium precipitates out of the water and bonds to surfaces. This is why proper water balance is so important. Even with hard water, you can minimize scale formation with correct chemistry. Our weekly maintenance service keeps your water balanced to reduce buildup.
Hot Weather and Evaporation
During Fremont's warm summers, pools lose significant water to evaporation. As water evaporates, it leaves behind the minerals it contained. The waterline is where this happens most, which is why that's where you see the worst scale buildup. Heated pools experience even more evaporation and faster scale formation.
Our Professional Tile Cleaning Process
We use several methods depending on how severe your calcium buildup is and what type of tiles you have:
Glass Bead Blasting
For heavy calcium deposits, we use glass bead blasting equipment. This method shoots fine glass beads at the tile surface under controlled pressure, removing even thick crusty buildup without damaging the tile underneath. It's highly effective and works on virtually all tile types. We protect your pool and equipment during the process and clean up thoroughly when finished.
Chemical Scale Removal
For lighter buildup or more delicate tile surfaces, we use professional-grade chemical removers. These specialized products dissolve calcium deposits safely. We apply them carefully, let them work, and scrub away the loosened scale. This method takes more time but is gentler on sensitive tile finishes.
Manual Scrubbing and Detail Work
After the main removal process, we hand-scrub and detail your tiles to perfection. We get into corners, around fixtures, and along grout lines. The goal is to restore your tiles to looking like new. If we find any damaged or loose tiles during the process, we'll let you know so you can address those issues.
Preventing Future Buildup
Once your tiles are clean, you'll want to keep them that way as long as possible. Here's how:
- •Maintain proper water chemistry, especially pH and alkalinity levels
- •Brush tiles weekly during regular pool maintenance
- •Use a sequestering agent to keep minerals suspended in water
- •Keep your filter clean with regular filter maintenance
- •Schedule professional tile cleaning every 1 to 2 years in hard water areas
Even with perfect care, some scale will eventually form in Fremont's hard water. Regular professional cleaning is part of maintaining your pool's appearance. The good news is that keeping up with it is much easier and less expensive than letting years of buildup accumulate.
Why Clean Tiles Matter
Clean tiles aren't just about looks, although that's certainly a big part of it. When your waterline tiles are covered in scale, your entire pool looks neglected and uninviting. Guests notice. You notice every time you look at your pool. It takes away from your enjoyment of your backyard space.
Beyond aesthetics, calcium buildup can actually damage your tiles over time. Scale gets under the tile glaze and can cause it to chip or peel. It makes your tiles rough, which is uncomfortable for swimmers at the waterline. And heavy buildup can extend down to other pool surfaces if left unchecked.
Professional tile cleaning is an investment in your pool's appearance and longevity. It's one of those services where the results are immediately obvious. You'll be amazed at the difference when we're done.
Restore Your Pool Tiles Today
Ready to see your pool tiles looking brand new again? Call us today to schedule professional tile cleaning and calcium removal service.
(510) 766-7659