Most of the time, removing scale buildup involves draining the pool, which is an inconvenience. You must log in or register to reply here. The issue is that I have read with adding glass beads is that they can come lose over time and can be a problem, especially getting in your pump.

It is 6 years old. When taking care of a pool that has a pebble finish, homeowners need to be aware of water chemistry. We knew from the beginning we wanted Aqua White. Many pebble surfaces can help create a very natural, oasis feel to your backyard.

My PB is showing us some options this morning. Mini Pebble pool finishes are of the highest quality pool resurfacing material available. Pebble finish looks nicer and last alot longer because of its strength. Our contractor told us about $1000 for 2 bags.

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Our plaster guy didn't recommend using it. Because based on what we had seen, StoneScapes Mini Pebble didn't seem to have any at all. He says his warranty is the same as that offered by Pebble Sheen. We were looking for something not too green and not too blue, leaning more toward the blue side.

Compared to plaster pools that only last between 6-8 years, Pebble Tec pool finishes can last from 10-15 years. But he would eat the extra cost. The only question was how to add more shimmer. Installation of our fiberglass pools is done through an independent dealer. We knew from the beginning we wanted Aqua White. Pebble pool finishes are generally pricier than plaster finishing, and it is true that pebble pool surfaces can be a bit rough on feet if not installed correctly.Calcium or mineral buildup can also be a concern for pebble pool surfaces.

Will post more later when everything is up and running. Talk to your pool professional to understand proper, effective upkeep of your pebble surface.Pebble pool surfaces need to be installed by an experienced pool professional. The more glass the better. I don’t like the look of PolishedScapes or QuartzScapes as much as the PebbleScapes or the JewelScapes and I’m going to have to decide in the next week or two. The blue oxides have all faded and is delaminating. However, if a plaster pool is well maintained, then the above concerns will take years to develop into issues.What is Plaster? StoneScapes Mini Pebbles Tropics Blue bursts with color and energy. I have Stonescapes Aqua Cool mini pebble, and love it. Hello RJP. You buy what StoneScapes calls a "recipe".

Something not too light and not too dark, leaning more toward the medium side.

While it is more expensive than plaster, it is the highest quality pool resurfacing material available due to its longevity and ability to hide chemical residue.

That left us with the Touch of Glass decision. We bit the bullet and decided to go with the 2 bag recipe. This StoneScapes Mini Pebbles Caribbean Blue pool finish from NPT produces a delightful light turquoise water color, so blissful you may forget you are in your own backyard and not at a tropical resort. I guess you can say the Goldilock's of pool finishes. is like exposed aggregate, but the pebbles or beads are , so it doesn’t harbor algae. This article discusses the two most popular types of pool surfaces, plaster and Pebble Tec®.Standard pool plaster is the most well known style of pool surfacing. PH and CSI also impacts it. The plastering was just done yesterday, so I only have a picture of the sun shelf. I would have honestly paid for more glass if i had to do it again. (And multiple that cost for each time you resurface it. Poor water chemistry can lead to scaling over time. I would have added the blue glass bead if it were in my budget. The standard marble-based mix has been around since the 1960’s with many improvements over the years. If we were going to spend that much extra, we wanted to know cost of adding 2 bags. I believe we paid 1800 to add 50/50 touch of glass cobalt blue as well as puerto rico blue blend and i could not be happier. When picking the finish for our pool we had a hard time finding a lot good online reviews, pictures and videos of StoneScapes Mini Pebble - Aqua White. You will love your color. I believe we paid 1800 to add 50/50 touch of glass cobalt blue as well as puerto rico blue blend and i could not be happier. It’s a mess.”“Recently saw a pool done in Beadcrete in Fiji about 4 years ago. Copyright © 2020 River Pools and Spas | All rights reserved. Did you end up going with the puerto rican blend with touch of glass?