How do I remove lime scale (Calcium) from my swimming pool and keep it looking at its best.
Lime-Scale stains are a particular problem on many swimming pools, Calcium often called “lime scale”, occur around the top edge of a pool and look like white or gray crusty deposits. The build up of scale occurs over time and is more often than not caused either by hard water or by minerals that seep out of nearby tile mortar. If left in place, they may result in permanent stains on the tile as well as causing the pool to look dirty and unattractive.
Removing the calcium deposits from pool tiles will require some physical effort. Unfortunately, you’ll have to repeat the process periodically, since the stains often return. Once you have removed the stains and have balanced the total Alkalinity of the swimming pool it should just be a case of a little elbow grease occasionally to the boarder tiles to keep your pool looking pristine.
A point to note, border tiles which are white or of a light color will always tend to look dirtier and grubbier in areas (Benitachell, Moraira, Cumbre del Sol ) where the water is hard.
Swimming pools are custom constructions and are built by pool contractors (Builders) with varying standards. All pools are not built the same way; they are not mass-produced in a factory under controlled conditions. With a swimming pool much of what you do not see will impact the cost of pool ownership. Infact the most important part of your pool construction you will never see. What type of pool do I want and what am I using it for. Is it for family recreation, entertaining guests, physical therapy, exercise or just personal recreation? Would I like to use it throughout the whole year or just in the summer months?
Get 2 or 3 estimates from reputable swimming pool companies, ask around then make your decision and go with it. Don’t go crazy with too many quotes it will only hamper you making the right decision in the end.
It is impossible and a waste of time. If someone can quote you over the phone keep clear it’s impossible! Ask them to come to your home to provide you with an estimate. Visiting a contractor’s place of business will tell you a lot about the type of business it is.
Your restrictions are as limited as your imagination although most pools are rectangular or kidney shaped the shape of the pool is down to you, generally the prices for more elaborate swimming pools are only represented by the quantity of materials used. The most popular choice of pools constructed in Spain are “gunite” because it is highly durable and can be created into just about any shape.