Which One Will You Choose?

Whether you’re building a pool from the ground up or starting a pool remodel, the finish you choose has a significant impact on your design aesthetic. PebbleTec offers four unique aggregate pool finishes in a variety of colors, giving homeowners a wide range of options to choose from.

Why PebbleTec?

As the originator of the aggregate pool finish, PebbleTec is the only true manufacturer of the PebbleTec pool finish. PebbleTec pool surfaces only use the finest imported pebbles, glass beads, and seashells to ensure clarity and an ideal texture. Unlike plaster or pool liners, PebbleTec finishes are resistant to natural discoloration and do not require chemicals to maintain color vibrancy. Plus, PebbleTec finishes maintain their color and texture well beyond the standard five-year lifespan most plaster finishes offer.

PebbleTec’s Four Pool Finishes

Our expansive inventory of colors and finishes guarantees you’ll find the perfect PebbleTec finish for your backyard design. We offer four unique lines of pebble pool finishes with several customization options to help you create the perfect outdoor space for your life and style.

PebbleTec® The Original: Our original pool finish gives pools and spas an earthy texture and natural feel. This finish is comprised of the largest pebbles in our product offering and provides a durable, non-slip and stain-resistant surface in a variety of colors.

PebbleSheen®: Our most popular pool finish utilizes slightly smaller pebbles for a more refined texture. It also offers a durable, non-slip and stain-resistant surface.

PebbleFina®: This exclusive offering uses finely ground natural pebbles to provide exceptional durability with the smoothest texture of any aggregate finish. Select PebbleFina finishes include Star Dust for added sparkle.

PebbleBrilliance®: Pebble Brilliance blends vibrant glass beads, natural stone aggregate and Shimmering Sea for uniquely brilliant water color, unmatched elegance and long-lasting durability.
Elevate your new, beautifully designed poolscape further with one of our unique enhancements. You can even bring customization outside the pool with our outdoor elements.

Take the Next Step

Always ensure your pool is being finished with an authentic Pebble Technology product by authorized professionals. To find authorized builders and applicators in your area, head over to our find a builder tool and begin your search by zip code.

Finish Spotlight: PebbleSheen Blue Surf

One of our most popular finishes, PebbleSheen Blue Surf combines earthy brown with white pebbles for a vibrant, medium blue water color. Scroll below for full-sized examples and learn more about PebbleSheen at pebbletec.com/browse-our-products/pool-finishes/pebble-sheen.

Which One Will You Choose?

Whether you’re building a pool from the ground up or starting a pool remodel, the finish you choose has a significant impact on your design aesthetic. PebbleTec offers four unique aggregate pool finishes in a variety of colors, giving homeowners a wide range of options to choose from.

Why PebbleTec?

As the originator of the aggregate pool finish, PebbleTec is the only true manufacturer of the PebbleTec pool finish. PebbleTec pool surfaces only use the finest imported pebbles, glass beads, and seashells to ensure clarity and an ideal texture. Unlike plaster or pool liners, PebbleTec finishes are resistant to natural discoloration and do not require chemicals to maintain color vibrancy. Plus, PebbleTec finishes maintain their color and texture well beyond the standard five-year lifespan most plaster finishes offer.

PebbleTec’s Four Pool Finishes

Our expansive inventory of colors and finishes guarantees you’ll find the perfect PebbleTec finish for your backyard design. We offer four unique lines of pebble pool finishes with several customization options to help you create the perfect outdoor space for your life and style.

PebbleTec® The Original: Our original pool finish gives pools and spas an earthy texture and natural feel. This finish is comprised of the largest pebbles in our product offering and provides a durable, non-slip and stain-resistant surface in a variety of colors.

PebbleSheen®: Our most popular pool finish utilizes slightly smaller pebbles for a more refined texture. It also offers a durable, non-slip and stain-resistant surface.

PebbleFina®: This exclusive offering uses finely ground natural pebbles to provide exceptional durability with the smoothest texture of any aggregate finish. Select PebbleFina finishes include Star Dust for added sparkle.

PebbleBrilliance®: Pebble Brilliance blends vibrant glass beads, natural stone aggregate and Shimmering Sea for uniquely brilliant water color, unmatched elegance and long-lasting durability.
Elevate your new, beautifully designed poolscape further with one of our unique enhancements. You can even bring customization outside the pool with our outdoor elements.

Take the Next Step

Always ensure your pool is being finished with an authentic Pebble Technology product by authorized professionals. To find authorized builders and applicators in your area, head over to our find a builder tool and begin your search by zip code.

On October 15th, our Authorized Applicators visited us in Scottsdale, AZ for our 2021 “Riding the Wave of Change” Applicator Conference. The conference was held at the beautiful Fairmont Princess Resort and included a mix of both fun and education.

The weekend included:

• News on our latest product innovations
• Round table discussions on technical and business-related topics
• Awards Dinner
• A variety of fun activity options including golf, horseback riding, jeep and kayak tours and more!

We want to thank everyone for attending and extend a special thank you to our sponsors: AquaStar Pool Products, Carrara Industrial Services and Jetstream.

Interested in becoming an authorized applicator? Click here to fill out our contact form. To learn more about the PebbleTec application process, visit https://pti.cmmg.xyz/the-process/application-process/.

Wondering how the PebbleTec application process works? You’ve come to the right place! In this blog post, we are breaking down everything to expect during the PTI® pool resurfacing process.

Step 1: Prep the Pool for Application

For pool remodels, your applicator will strip off the existing surface to create a smooth, blank canvas for the new finish.

Step 2: Mix it Up

After the pool surface has been prepped, your applicator will mix up your finish.

Step 3: Spray 

In this step, your applicator will use a pneumatic spray applicator or other specialty equipment to shoot the PebbleTec material through a hose and onto the pool surface. This application technique ensures even, consistent coverage. Immediately after application, your authorized applicator will hand towel the material to properly secure the pebble mixture.

Step 4: Expose the Finish

Next, your PebbleTec applicator will spray the pool with water or wipe it down to remove any excess cement from the surface. This process may vary depending on your finish type (PebbleTec, PebbleSheen, PebbleBrilliance or PebbleFina). For example, glass finishes typically require different exposure methods compared to pebble finishes. Whatever finish you’ve chosen, PebbleTec authorized applicators are trained to apply each finish using the most effective techniques to ensure the best possible result.

Step 5: Set & Harden

The finish is left to set and harden. The specific details for how long the material needs to sit will depend on the type of finish you’ve selected.

Step 6: Pressure Wash & Detail

A special acid solution is used to create a clean finish free of any excess residue or film left behind by the application process.
Once detailing is finished, the application process is complete and it’s time to fill up the pool. Be sure to properly balance chemicals prior to diving in!
To find an authorized PebbleTec applicator in your area, visit our Find a Builder search tool. Here you will be connected with our expansive directory of certified applicators, all easily searchable by zip code.

To learn more about the PebbleTec pool remodel process and to get started, click here to visit our remodel page.

We talked to Patty Deitsch from Precision Pool Renovations about her favorite pool remodel along with remodeling tips for homeowners. Here’s what we learned: 

1.) If you could pick just one, what is your favorite pool remodel?

This project, featuring PebbleSheen Blue Granite, won the Gold Award in the Residential Pool Restoration category at the 2019 PHTA (Pool & Hot Tub Alliance) Georgia Chapter Southeast Design Awards. Along with PebbleSheen, this project includes new tile, coping, a diving board and equipment. Additionally, a tanning ledge, bench seating and a raised stone wall with a sheer descent waterfall and PebbleTec fire bowls were added.

2.) What are some tips you would give to homeowners who are looking to begin a pool remodel project?

• Look for holes in the plaster or areas where the concrete shell is showing through. Evaluate the amount of staining and if calcium efflorescence is forming on the surface. Feel if the surface has become rough. Look for missing, cracked, or chipped tiles and deteriorated grout. Tap on the tile and coping to listen for a hollow sound which is a clue to determine if these materials need to be replaced. All of these are signs that you are due for a pool remodel.
• If you’re looking for a beautiful and durable surface finish, go with PebbleTec.
• When choosing a color, keep in mind that pool water color appears differently depending on the time of day, season of the year, and the amount of sun and shade. Search on Houzz and Pinterest to see photos of pools when deciding on a color.
• Trust your pool professional to offer suggestions for a finish color and complementary waterline tile that will achieve the look you want. Interior decorators generally do not have experience in this area since you are dealing with how the sample will appear underwater.

3.) Why does Precision Pool Renovations prefer to have Pebble Tec finishes installed on their pool renovations?

• 95% of our residential customers decide to go with a PebbleTec interior finish. It is the best choice. It looks & feels luxurious, it lasts longer than the other options, and there is a wide variety of beautiful colors to choose from.
• Potential clients often ask for the PebbleTec brand. There are knock-off aggregate brands out there, but PebbleTec uses the finest aggregates. Also, is only applied by licensed applicators and that makes all the difference! Aggregate finishes need to be applied correctly to avoid being under or over exposed.
• PebbleTec selects and trains its licensed applicators, so we have confidence that the installation is going to be done correctly and professionally. It is an interesting process to watch and runs like clockwork.

For more on Precision Pool Renovations, visit precisionpoolrenovations.com. To learn more about the PebbleTec remodeling process, visit pebbletec.com/the-process/pebbletecpoolremodels/.

Not all pebble pool finishes are genuine PebbleTec. So how do you know you are getting the real thing? Here are a few ways to ensure you don’t receive an alternative product: 

1. Request the PebbleTec finish by name:We offer four distinct finishes – PebbleTec®, PebbleSheen®, PebbleFina®and PebbleBrilliance®. Each finish line has a variety of shade options, all uniquely named

2. Find a select builder or authorized applicator:Not everyone can install PebbleTec. Our hand-chosen builders and applicators have completed an extensive, 21-step onboarding process – providing you with the most talented and skilled professionals to ensure your project is a success. Search for a certified builder or authorized applicator by clicking here.

Not sure if you need a builder or an applicator? Here’s the difference:

Builder

If you’re looking for design changes on top of replacing your pool’s finish, you need a builder! Builders can turn virtually any vision into reality, from drafting designs to helping you select a water color, installing your pool, adding special patio features– and beyond.

Applicator

Our authorized applicators go through extensive education to prove they have what it takes to APPLY PebbleTec. If you need help picking the right finish, your applicator also can help you with that.

3. Double check your contract:Ensure that the color and finish type noted on your contract is an approved finish listed on our website before installation. You can also view our finishes by downloading a brochure. 

4. Look at the material:During the installation of your pool finish, you can check the bags of material to verify that the Pebble Technology International logo and proper finish name are printed on them.

For more information, visit our Process page.