Can PebbleTec 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.

Can you resurface Pebble Tec?

To answer your question, yes, you can re-plaster any pool. The original plaster though must be sound in regards to bonding to the original substrate. If there are hollow areas, bubbling, cracking or de-laminating, that must be removed until you find areas where the material properly bonded.

How often does a Pebble Tec pool need to be resurfaced?

How Long Will Pebble Tec Last? 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 change the color of Pebble Tec?

you can customize your swimming pool water color. We're sharing this blog post from Pebble Tec to walk you through the process of finding your dream pool color. All you have to do once you've picked your color is call Crystal Clear Pools and Spas at (512) 339-9304.

How do I fix my PebbleTec?

The Benefits of PebbleTec

Can you repair Pebblecrete?

Loose or drummy areas of pebblecrete should be removed and then repaired using a combination of Epoxacote HF (filled with graded sand/aggregate) and/or Luxapool SEF (Structural Epoxy Filler) or similar epoxy mortar. Loose stones may also be re-adhered in this way.

Can you pressure wash Pebble Tec?

As with any pool, a Pebble Tec pool needs to be drained before you clean it. Once drained, take the opportunity to survey it carefully for loose pebbles or cracked spots. You'll be pressure washing the Pebble Tec pool on very low pressure, so you'll need to use soap to loosen up the dirt before you start.

Does PebbleTec fade?

Pebble Tec's high quality color won't fade and does not stain easily. You have 4 great textures to choose from, each with their own unique & distinct colors (Pebble Tec, Pebble Sheen, Pebble Fina, and Bead Crete).

Can you leave a Pebble Tec pool empty?

Does my pool need to be drained before cleaning pool tile or cleaning pebble-tec? No! - We lower your pool water just enough to expose all the pool tile calcium and pebble-tec calcium. In an effort to conserve water, We Never Need to Drain Your Pool.

Can you use pumice stone on Pebble Tec?

Yes you can. However we don't recommend using pumice stones. Cleaning with a pumice stone takes a lot of time and effort. Depending on the amount of calcium build up this could take hours and hours over several weekends.

How long does a Pebble Sheen pool last?

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.

Is PebbleTec better than plaster?

Pebble Tec® is a newer trend and has become popular in the last couple of decades for good reason. 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.

Is Pebble Tec worth?

Overall. Pebble Tec pools are works of stunning beauty that can last for decades. They are an excellent choice for any pool. Once established, they're easy to maintain.

How do you know if your pool needs resurfacing?

How often should a pool be replastered?

On Average, Replastering is Every 10 Years

So how often do you need to replaster a pool? The short answer is about every 10 years. However, it's important to consider the factors mentioned above, as they are typical signs that your pool needs to be replastered.

How do you remove calcium deposits from a pebble Tec pool?

If your pool has calcium carbonate deposits, you can remove them with a pumice stone, stain eraser or scale remover. A pumice stone should only be used on hard surfaces, such as tile and concrete. Simply use the stone to scrub the deposits.

Why do you brush Pebble Tec?

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.

Can you shock a Pebble Tec pool?

Make sure you're keeping the alkalinity and calcium hardness in balance, and use a shock that's made of calcium hypochlorite. Liquid shock will work but it'll throw your pH to the moon, requiring the use of acid to lower it, which will tank your alkalinity, which will hurt the pebbletec.

How long does Pebble Tec last vs plaster?

Pebble Tec is extremely durable. Compared to plaster pools that only last between 6-8 years, Pebble Tec pool finishes can last from 10-15 years.

What is the longest lasting pool finish?

Tile Finishes

Though tile is the most expensive pool finish and takes longer to install than plaster and aggregate, it's the longest lasting pool surface. With proper application and minimal maintenance, tiles should never need to be replaced. Tile pool finishes come in ceramic, porcelain, glass and stone.

Is Pebble Tec a gunite?

Pebble Tec is the top choice for gunite pool buyers.

How do you fix pool mottling?

Sometimes, depending on severity, the appearance can be improved by an in-pool acid wash. Extreme cases may require the pool to be drained and acid applied directly on the finish. For quartz pool finishes, an acid wash might be able to reduce the appearance of mottling.

How do you clean a pebble pool?