Why Your Pool Is Staining And What to Do About It

Don’t Let Stains Steal the Beauty of Your Pool

Nothing ruins a backyard oasis like a stained, discolored pool. Whether it’s rusty streaks, green blotches, or an overall brownish tint, stains don’t just look bad they often signal deeper problems with your pool’s surface or water chemistry.

At Plaster People LLC, we specialize in diagnosing and correcting the underlying causes of pool staining across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Here’s what you need to know.

1. What Causes Pool Stains?

• Metal stains: From copper or iron in the water supply or corroding equipment

• Organic stains: From leaves, algae, or plant matter left too long in the pool

• Chemical stains: From incorrect pH or calcium levels

• Surface age: Older plaster is more porous and prone to holding onto minerals and discoloration

In many DFW neighborhoods, high mineral content in the water is a major contributor.

2. What Do the Colors Mean?

• Brown or rusty stains: Usually iron or rebar corrosion

• Green stains: Algae buildup or copper deposits

• Black or dark spots: Possible algae, mold, or metal reaction in aging plaster

• White crusty areas: Calcium deposits (scaling)

We perform a surface inspection to identify whether stains are surface-level or require full resurfacing.

3. Can Stains Be Cleaned Or Do I Need to Resurface?

• Minor stains may be treated with acid washing or chemical cleaning

• Widespread or deep stains usually require resurfacing

If your plaster is more than 10 years old and heavily stained, resurfacing often saves money long term.

4. How We Fix It at Plaster People LLC

• Free surface inspections in Fort Worth and surrounding cities

• Honest feedback on whether your stains can be cleaned or require new plaster

• Options for upgraded finishes that resist future staining (like quartz or pebble)

We never recommend unnecessary work. If we can clean it we will. If you need resurfacing we’ll show you samples and help you choose.

Say Goodbye to Ugly Pool Stains

A stained pool can still be saved. With the right solution and expert care, you can enjoy clear, blue, sparkling water again.

🏡 Serving Fort Worth, Saginaw, Keller, Grapevine, Hurst, and nearby DFW areas.

Call Plaster People LLC at (817) 818-0029 or visit our website to schedule your free pool stain inspection.

We’ll help you turn that stained surface into something you’ll be proud of again.