Can you change the color of your PebbleTec?

Can you change the color of your PebbleTec?

PebbleTec finishes, although more costly, can have over 20 color options. In addition, you can decide whether you have just pebbles in the finish or can now add in glass beads. The pebbles and beads are what change the color of your water.

Why is my PebbleTec turning white?

The most common maintenance issue is scaling (a white haze) on the pool finish surface due to poor water chemistry. The water chemistry in your swimming pool and/or spa must be maintained at certain levels to prevent scale build-up.

Does Pebble Sheen get smoother?

A pebble finish will never get another with time because the plaster is microscopically degrading and pebbles will work their way loose. The only way to smooth it out is to polish it or not remove the cream from the beginning.

How long does Pebble Sheen last?

20 years
Traditional pool resurfacing materials require a high level of maintenance and will only last 5-10 years before it needs to be replaced. We generally would expect a Pebble Tec surface to last upwards of 20 years with proper maintenance.

Can you paint over Pebble Tec?

You can’t just use any type of paint to paint the interior of a pebblecrete pool, and your pool surface. We recommend using a high-quality paint that’s been specifically formulated for pools, and provides additional resistance to soiling and staining, and can boost colour effect and reduce wear and tear.

When can you swim after Pebble Sheen?

DO. allow time (approx. 28 days) before assessing your final water and finish colors. The start-up and balance will allow the water and finish color to change over this period.

Does Pebble Tec need to be resurfaced?

Durability: A Pebble Tec surface should last 20+ years with the proper care and maintenance. A plaster pool should be re-plastered approximately every 5 years.

Can Pebble Tec be resurfaced?

Pebble Tec’s Elegant Color. New pools shimmer because of their perfect finish and unmarred surfaces. As pools age, those finishes can start to look damaged and stained. Resurfacing, restoration and repair is the only way to make your pool as beautiful as it once was.

How much does Pebble Sheen cost?

Thanks to its relatively simple look and material makeup, pool plaster is a lot less expensive than Pebble Tec®. White plaster costs about $4 for every square foot of pool surface. Meanwhile, a pebble finish, like Pebble Tec® or Pebble Sheen®, can easily cost $10 or more per square foot.

Does muriatic acid remove calcium deposits?

Muriatic acid is a strong hydrochloric-based acid, that is a great descaler. Because of the intensity of this acid, it has the ability to remove severe lime and calcium deposits found in pools and toilets.

Can you filter calcium out of pool water?

The best ways to remove calcium carbonate is to use a calcium releaser/cleaner, preferably an acid-free product, so it doesn’t ruin the finish of the pool tile or glass. Next, you can try using a pumice stone or scale remover. What you use depends on your pool’s surface.

How do I stop calcium scaling in my pool?

Lower the pH level of your pool’s water, because pH can have a larger effect on calcium scaling than calcium levels do. Install an automatic pool cover that will reduce evaporation, because water that evaporates can leave behind calcium. Remove calcium through a reverse osmosis water treatment.

Do you have to brush Pebble Sheen?

Brushing a Pebble Tec surface is also very important, especially during the first few weeks after application, but also afterwards, to keep dirt and algae from building up on the slightly irregular surface.