Pool Tile Cleaning & Calcium/Scale Removal

Why Calcium Builds Up on Your Tiles

That white crusty buildup on your pool tiles is calcium scale. It happens to almost every pool eventually. When water evaporates, it leaves minerals behind. Those minerals form the hard deposits you see at the waterline. Here in Kingman, AZ, our hard water makes this problem even worse. The higher the mineral content in your water, the faster calcium builds up.

Calcium scale is not just ugly. It makes your tiles rough and uncomfortable to touch. It provides surfaces for algae to cling to. And once it builds up thick enough, it becomes extremely difficult to remove without professional tools. Regular brushing during your weekly pool cleaning helps slow the buildup, but it does not stop it completely.

Our Professional Tile Cleaning Process

Removing calcium scale takes specialized equipment and technique. We use professional-grade tools that homeowners do not have access to. Bead blasting, pressure washing, and chemical treatments all have their place depending on how bad the buildup is and what type of tile you have.

For light calcium buildup, we use pumice stones and professional tile cleaners. For moderate buildup, we bring in pressure washers with the right nozzles and settings for pool tile. For heavy buildup, we use bead blasting or media blasting that removes even the toughest scale without damaging your tiles. We match our method to your situation.

What Our Tile Cleaning Includes

• Complete waterline tile inspection and assessment
• Professional calcium and scale removal
• Tile scrubbing and detailed cleaning
• Grout line cleaning and stain removal
• Coping cleaning and restoration
• Post-cleaning water chemistry adjustment
• Preventive treatment recommendations
• Before and after documentation

Results That Transform Your Pool

Clean tiles completely change how your pool looks. Colors become vibrant again. Tile patterns show through clearly. The waterline looks crisp instead of dirty. Many customers tell us their pool looks brand new after tile cleaning, even though nothing else changed. The difference is dramatic.

We recommend tile cleaning once or twice a year for most pools. If you have particularly hard water or keep your water level high, you might need more frequent cleaning. Some customers pair tile cleaning with our deep pool cleaning service for a complete pool refresh before summer or special events.

Tile cleaning works best when your pool equipment is functioning properly. If your filter is not working well, minerals circulate longer in your water and deposit faster on tiles. We also offer filter cleaning and replacement to help reduce future calcium buildup.

Common Questions About Tile Cleaning