Wet Sandblasting - Pool Tile / General

[tomtucson]

Looking for actual experiences with sand-media nozzle jobs.

I know it must be the perfect answer for some things - right now I want to remove the water stains from the tiles in the swimming pool. I've heard glass bead and I know there are companies that make specific media. Does this work and is it fast and easy? My plan would be to put a sump inthe bottom of the pool and pump the media back out and reuse while working.

I also thought about a mobile service - Roll out a mat, pop up a tent and bring pieces inside and blast'em, stuff thats really difficult to prep any other way.

Any info on media, different nozzles, uses for wet blasting etc appreciated.

 

[Dave Olson]

If you use sand I would expect to rip up the tile! Soda would be my choice or acid.

 

[tomtucson]

It seems like the wet blasting would have some unique attributes. Glass bead is what I have heard for tile, I guess I'm just going to have to get the setup and go experiment at the mother-in-laws house.

 

[Grant]

Good place to start...you know she will tell you how it is!

 

[Russ Johnson]

You cannot reuse the media. It must be completely dry to syphon through the tube.