Pebble Pool Finish
Exposed-aggregate pool surface finish (PebbleTec, PebbleSheen) with 20–25 year lifespan and natural-stone appearance.
What pebble pool finish actually means.
Pebble finishes (PebbleTec, PebbleSheen, PebbleFina) combine small natural pebbles or stones with plaster, then expose the aggregate in a final wash. The result is a natural-stone-looking pool surface that lasts 20–25 years (double standard plaster), resists staining from local water chemistry better than plaster, and feels slightly textured underfoot. Higher upfront cost; the second-cycle math favors pebble in most NE Florida pools.
- PebbleTec product documentation
- National Plasterers Council — pebble finish specifications
Adjacent definitions.
- Plaster Pool Finish
Traditional pool surface finish made of white or pigmented plaster troweled smooth, with a 10–12 year typical lifespan in NE Florida.
See the definition - Quartz Pool Finish
A pool surface finish that blends crushed quartz with plaster, lasting 12–18 years with a smoother feel than pebble.
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