Pebbletec vs. Pebblesheen vs. Diamond Brite

[Deal Svengali]

We are looking to put a new pool in, I was just wondering everyone's thoughts between going with Pebbletech, Pebblesheen, and Diamondbrite. I had a contrac tor pushing Diamondbrite, the only negative I heard is for some dark colors you can get uneven color if they do not acid wash it properly?

Also is it worth it to go up in price for Pebblesheen?

How rough does Pebbletec get?

[bell7272]

We are still waiting on our new pool to have the PebbleTec finish installed, but I did a lot of research on finishes first and went by homes with PebbleTec and PebbleSheen installed and I called the PebbleTEc applicator companies in the state. (When we signed a contract PebbleSheen was on sale for same price as PebbleTec)

We went with Pebbletec (Caribbean Blue) for a couple reason. First it looks much better from a distance. The PebbleSheen looked more like a standard finish from a distance. Nothing wrong with a standrad finish, but why pay so much more. Also, when talking with pool owners, I asked about the roughness of PebbleTec on your feet, sitting in steps, etc and no one complained. Everyone loved it.

As far as PebbleSheen, when I asked the applicator companies, most said that PebbleSheen was created for people who had heard that PebbleTec was to rough and they wanted a second product line to help capture those sales. Not saying it's true, but that's what some said.

Try and go by homes where PeebleTec /Sheen has been installed. Your builder might have referrals or look at PebbleTec's web site for Applicator Firms in your location and call for referals.

Hope this helps.

[JLove]

Hey there...
We chose pebbletec (Tahoe Blue) Yes, it is a little rough on the feet after being i the pool all day, but nothing even compares to the look. It actually changes during the day. I couldn't be happier!

[MaryLee]

Wow

Gorgeous pool and landscaping!!

[JLove]

Thank you....
Very happy with the pool and the build experience for the most part

[captainx]

JLove -

Wow - very nice! If I may ask, what kind of tile did you use around the waterline? And what kind of rock is that to the right of the slide around by the umbrella?

We wanted to use some cultured stone around the pool but Owens Corning told us it couldn't be used by the pool.

Thanks for any information you can provide!