Pool Services & MoreBead blasting pool tile · Houston & Tomball Calcium off. Tile intact.
Bead blasting removes calcium and scale from waterline tile, spillways and stone, with the media matched to each tile so the surface comes back without damage.
The transformation
See the difference.
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How we restore it
How bead blasting pool tile works
A fine media is sprayed at low pressure against the tile. It knocks the calcium off without grinding the tile, and every job starts with a test spot.
Glass and iridescent tile get a mineral-based media that is pH-neutral. Porcelain, ceramic and natural stone get silica bead. The water is lowered about 6 to 12 inches below the tile line; the pool is not drained. We vacuum the media out with our own pumps, so nothing goes through your equipment.
- Media matched to glass, porcelain, ceramic or stone
- Test spot before every job
- Water lowered 6–12 in, never drained
- Usually finished in one day
- 12-month warranty on the cleaning
Bead blasting pool tile cost
Price depends on the length of the tile line, how heavy the buildup is, the tile type and any raised walls or water features. See pool tile cleaning cost.
Glass tile and glass bead cleaning
Glass tile needs a gentler media. Read calcium removal from glass pool tile and bead blasting vs. acid wash.
Keep it restored
Yearly Tile Care Plan
Want your tile cleaned every year without having to think about it? Ask our office about the Yearly Tile Care Plan.
We had a great experience and results with Elite Outdoor Services for the calcium removal around our pool. All calcium on the tiles is entirely gone around the entire pool and hot tub. They were extremely professional, timely, and reasonably priced.
The restoration process
From neglect to like new
Every restoration follows the same careful path.
- 01
Assess
You send photos and tell us what you're seeing. We study the tile, plaster and surfaces and explain what's realistic, usually without needing a site visit.
- 02
Plan
You get a clear, upfront quote and the least invasive approach that will get the result.
- 03
Restore
Our crew protects the yard, does the work carefully, and leaves the site cleaner than we found it.
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Keep it restored
We walk the finished work with you and share how to keep it looking this way.
Questions
Good to know
What is bead blasting pool tile?
A fine media is sprayed at low pressure against the tile to knock calcium and scale off without grinding the tile. It is also called media blasting.
What media do you use?
It depends on the tile. Glass tile gets a mineral-based media that is pH-neutral; porcelain, ceramic and natural stone get silica bead. We test a spot first.
Is this the same as glass bead pool tile cleaning?
Glass bead cleaning is a common name for this kind of blasting. On glass tile we use a mineral-based, pH-neutral media chosen for glass, and we match the media to every other tile type too.
Do you drain the pool?
No. The water is lowered about 6 to 12 inches below the tile line, and we vacuum the media out with our own pumps.
How long does it take?
Usually 2–4 hours, finished in one day. Heavy buildup can take 5–6 hours.
How much does bead blasting pool tile cost?
It depends on the length of the tile line, how heavy the buildup is, the tile type and any raised walls or water features. Quotes are free from your photos.