How do you finish a pebbletec pool?
After the product has been troweled, and depending on the finish, the pool is sprayed or wiped with water to expose the pebbles and/or glass beads, and to remove excess cement. After a hardening period, your PebbleTec pool finish will be pressure washed and detailed using a special acid solution to remove any residue or film.
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What is a pebbletec authorized applicator?
PebbleTec authorized applicators follow a specific formula to produce a well-blended material ready for installation. The mixed material is then pumped through a hose, and pneumatically applied with a sprayer that is specifically designed to provide even coverage of the finish material in your pool.
How soon can you swim in a pool after pebble Tec?
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.
How long does it take for pebble Tec to harden?
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.
How long does pebble Fina take to cure?
approximately 30 daysIn all cases, allow time for the initial curing process (approximately 30 days) before judging the finish or color.
What happens after pebble Tec?
After a hardening period, your PebbleTec pool finish will be pressure washed and detailed using a special acid solution to remove any residue or film. For certain finishes, the surface is also lightly buffed during the cleansing treatment to polish the stones. These treatments enhance the natural beauty of the finish.
Is PebbleTec waterproof?
With Pebble Tec® Your Design Choices Are Unlimited. It also serves as the waterproofing membrane and provides a smooth comfortable finish to relax on.
Can you Pebblecrete pool in rain?
A minimum of three consecutive rain free days are necessary for the painting process. The incidence of rain during the painting process may discolour the coating or cause paint failure which will require additional surface preparation before successive coats can be applied. Defer painting if rain is expected.
Does Pebble Tec crack?
Traditionally, Pebble Tec pool repair is done after draining the pool. The problem with this is that when the hot sun shines down on the finish, further damage can occur. Even worse, structural cracking is always a concern when letting all or most of the water out of a swimming pool.
What's the difference between Pebble Tec and pebble Fina?
pebble tec is their baseline pebble product, but pebble fina is more like a traditional plaster finish instead of the "pebble" finish. Around me, pebble fina is the base product and is about 30% less than pebble tec.
How long does Pebble Tec pool last?
20 yearsHow 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.
Is Pebble Tec hard on your feet?
Cons of Pebble Pool Surfaces 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.
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 often should I brush my Pebble Tec pool?
Add pre-diluted chlorine or liquid chlorine to 1.5 ppm − 3.0 ppm level (IMPORTANT: For salt water (SWCG) pools, do not add salt within the first least 30 days). ____ Step #3. Brush the entire pool surface thoroughly at least twice daily to remove all plaster dust.
How soon can I fill my pool after plastering?
One the plaster dries out; you need to fill the pool with water. The plaster material cures under water in about 7-10 days. But this doesn't mean you have to wait that long. Once the pool is filled and clean, you can go in for a swim.
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.
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.
How thick can Pebble Tec be?
When applied it is troweled until the “cream” that is brought to the surface. In that cream is calcium carbonate and cement. The cream hardens and becomes a protective layer that is calcium carbonate and cement. It is approximately the thickness of two to three sheets of paper.
How long does it take for a pebble pool to fill up?
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.
Do you fill on the 2nd or 1st?
Depends on how they do it. If they pebble on the 1st, then acid wash on the 2nd you will also fill on the 2nd and then swim when you have water. That is how they did ours.
What is a pebble tec pool?
Pebble Tec® swimming pool surfaces are very similar to plaster or Marcite. Small river pebbles are mixed with Portland cement and dye at the truck. The mix is then pumped through a hose to the pool via high pressure. The mixture is then troweled on to the pool walls and floor. After the new pool surface dries, the surface is acid rinsed to remove the thin cement covering; exposing the smooth surface and pebbles, much like an exposed aggregate pool deck.
What is pebble sheen?
Pebble Sheen® uses a finer pebble, just 1-2 mm in size, tightly fused together and buffed to a high shine. According to the manufacturer, the fine pebbles and the process of application produces a look not unlike granite countertops. Available in 16 colors.
How to prevent calcium deposits in pool?
To help prevent calcium deposits, maintain a proper level of calcium hardness, in the 180-220 ppm range. If too low, aggressive pool water can pull calcium out of the plaster, and when too high, it can precipitate out of the water and form scale. Use of a stain & scale pool chemical is also recommended for pools with calcium hardness levels ...
Is pebble tec rough?
The pebble surface is more textured than plaster, but not rough; the pebbles are small and smooth, however the varied surface may trap dirt, requiring extra pool cleaning. Probably the largest drawback to Pebble Tec or the other products mentioned above are cost.
Can you use a steel bristled pool brush on a pebble tec surface?
Be sure to use only a nylon pool brush, never use a steel bristled pool brush on a Pebble Tec surface. Calcium scale can dull the finish of a pebble surface. If you live in an area with hard water, a lighter color finish is recommended to avoid a whitening of the surface over time.
Is pebble a good surface for a pool?
However, poor water chemistry can damage a pebble surface over time , just like any other pool surface .
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It typically takes one day to complete excavation. Steel ReBar Placement – Steel ReBar is used to form a frame on the floor and walls of your pool. This ReBar will be all over the pool – on the bottom, up the sides. Spacers are used so the ReBar is suspended above the ground and not against the dirt floor of the pool.
Can you turn water off during pool fill?
Do not turn the water off during the fill as this will cause a bathtub like ring to occur and stain your plaster. Clean-Up – Debris will be cleaned away from both the interior and the exterior of the pool. If an exterior fence was taken down, it will be put back up at this time.
Can you turn off the water in a pool?
Your pool is then full and you may turn off the water. Do not turn the water off during the fill as this will cause a bathtub like ring to occur and stain your plaster. Clean-Up – Debris will be cleaned away from both the interior and the exterior of the pool.