A brown stain could be many things. Copper, iron, organics... I work at Jack's Magic and we specialize in swimming pool stain id, removal and prevention. I would recommend using a Jack's Magic Stain ID kit to identify what type of stain you have and know EXACTLY which procedure will clean up your pool.
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To replace the decorative tile border on a concrete pool, the pool will have to be drained. The old tile needs to be taken off and a new tile with waterproof grout or concrete can be installed. The pool should dry for a week or so, before it is refilled.
Both are fine. Due to the short season a vinyl liner pool will hold up for many years. The problem with a viyl liner pool is you have to stick to certain set sizes and designs. Small leaks can be patched, or eventually replaced with a new liner. A concrete or gunite pool will last for 25 - 30+ years. They can be constructed in custom designs.
What type of surface is it? Concrete, Vinyl or fiberglass? If you have a vinyl or fiberglass pool and it is rough it is probably calcium that has precipitated out of the water you will need to have your pool water analyzed by a professional swimming pool company. If your pool is concrete it could be calcium also or it could be an etching of the concrete both are related to water chemistry and the same professional analysis would need to be performed to resolve the issue.
Cobalting is what the black spots on fiberglass pools is called. This occurs when the gel finish on the pool begins to break down. You can remove the old gel coating and apply a new one.
My concrete around the pool was stained from tree tannins. No cleaners helped at all. I disolved small amounts of shock granules and scattered it on the concrete. After a few minutes I hosed it off and the concrete looks like new. No pool or chemical supply location had any solution. Try the shock - it worked great for me.
Yes, build a new wall along the length of your pool to the desired width then back fill the part you will not be using
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Yes if there is not a lot of movement in the ground
Your iron needs to be cleaned periodically. If it isn't it can stain your clothes. The brown spots could also be from over ironing, burning your clothes from your iron. You may consider getting a new iron.
Four light brown spots under your arm could just be sun spots from being in the sun. However they could be cancerous if they grow, become raised, or become darker.
form_title=Swimming Pool Remodel form_header=11663 What kind of pool is going to be remodeled?*= () Above ground () In ground What primary material is the interior pool surface made of?*= () Vinyl () Concrete () Tile () Fiberglass Please choose which features you are considering for your pool remodeling:*= [] Resurface pool [] New tile / coping [] New pool deck [] Repair or replace wall steps [] Plumbing or electrical beneath pool deck [] Skimmer replacement [] Pool lights [] Chlorination / cleaner system
a nice new 30x30 pool would cost around 15,000 including heating and constructing it