How do I care for my new Pebble Tec?

Add muriatic acid to your Pebble Tec pool two or three times per week during the first 30 days after installation. This will also help keep the water balanced. Keep chlorine out of your Pebble Tec pool until all other pool chemicals are perfectly balanced.

How do you care for a Pebble Tec?

brush your pool. It is recommended that you brush a PTI pool finish three times a day for the first three days and two times a day for the next ten days. Using a standard, nylon (very important) bristled pool brush. Brush the walls and the floor of the finish toward the main drain.

How long does it take for Pebble Tec to cure?

Pebble Tec Explained

The very top layer of cement is then hosed away to expose the pebbles, and the pool is left to cure for about 24 hours. After that, the surface is acid rinsed and treated to bring out the pebbles' brightness.

Why do you need to brush New 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.

How many days after Pebble Tec can I swim?

They usually do an Acid startup on Pebble finishes which takes about 7 days. Thats tough...they usually don't want you swimming in it for the first week. Also, don't know how large your pool is, but it could take 2 days or more to fill the pool up you know.

Install of PebbleTec on our BYOP Project.

What is better than PebbleTec?

River rok is good alternative, stones are somewhat smaller and smoother than pebble tec. Can also custom the colors to your liking.

Should I acid wash my PebbleTec pool?

Because of the Valley's hard water and high summer pool evaporation, we recommended you drain and acid wash your pool every two to four years to help remove excess calcium, algae and other contaminates that may lead to interior pool staining and that unsightly white ring on your pool tile and pebble-tec 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 often should you vacuum your pool?

In general, it's a good idea to vacuum your pool once a week. You should also vacuum your swimming pool any time you notice large amounts of debris, dirt, or leaves on the floor of the pool (for example, your pool may need vacuuming after a heavy storm).

Why do you brush a new pool?

Brush the pool twice a day for the first two weeks. This opens the pores of the plaster to allow proper curing as well as removes any loose plaster dust from the surface. You may notice plaster dusting when you brush and the water becomes cloudy. This is normal and will go away with proper treatment and brushing.

Can you leave a PebbleTec pool empty?

However, if the pool has a stone or Pebble Tec finish, it is pretty safe to drain a pool during the summer months, Good said.

Is PebbleTec rough on your feet?

Pebble pool finishes are generally pricier than plaster finishing, and it is true that pebble pool surfaces can be a bit rough on feet if not installed correctly. Calcium or mineral buildup can also be a concern for pebble pool surfaces.

Can you power wash a Pebble Tec pool?

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.

How long do you have to wait to heat a new pool?

Do NOT use a pool heater until all plaster dust has been removed from the pool. This can typically be accomplished between day 4 and day 10. Do NOT use these devices until AFTER the 28 days startup is complete.

Why is my pebble Tec 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.

How do I make my pool water look blue?

What is the smoothest pool finish?

Traditional white plaster (or marcite) gives pools a smooth, classic appearance and remains a popular choice despite the range of pool finishes that have emerged over the years. The most inexpensive pool finish option, it typically lasts five to seven years before any signs of etching or chipping appear.

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.

What if it rains after Pebble Tec?

Rain, no problem. actually it helps with the cure if it doesn't happen until the cement is set. they will pump it out and do the acid wash and it will be fine.

How do I clean my Pebble Tec pool?

Skim large debris out of your Pebble Tec pool regularly to keep the water clean. A buildup of debris can disrupt the chemical balance within the pool. Keep stains from forming on the pebble finish of your Pebble Tec pool by using a pool stain remover.

Can Pebble Tec be exposed to sun?

The stone material is less impervious to attack or alterations in appearance due to lack of proper pool maintenance. The aggregate can be exposed to the sun without damage to the surface in most cases. The exposed aggregate can be rough on some people's skin making it less appealing than the smoother plaster finish.

Which PebbleTec is the smoothest?

PebbleFina®: This exclusive offering uses finely ground natural pebbles to provide exceptional durability with the smoothest texture of any aggregate finish.

What pool finish lasts the longest?

Who competes with PebbleTec?