I think its time to replaster my pool. I have thought about going the pebbletec route. Any one gone through the process want to share their thoughts and what I need to think about during the process. I live in the cedar park area.

I had pebble tech done on my pool 3 years ago. Love it although it was about 1/3 more than regular plaster. Regular plaster only lasted about 6 or 7 years, so I think it'll be worth the cost.

PebbleTec (or its intimidators) are considered by most to be a lifetime finish.

If you do not like the texture of PebbleTec, you can get a polished stone finish. Multiple brands out there (Wet Edge Primera Stone, Hydrazzo, Artic Coast, etc.), again considered a lifetime finish.

Most remodelers are going to want to chip out the perimeter around the tile line, chip out any hollow spots, and put down a bond coat on the existing plaster and then put the new finish down. Instead, I highly recommend removing the old finish in its entirety. I typically have the old finish removed by a water jet machine then the new finish can mechanically bond to the gunite shell when installed.

Just my .02 as a builder in Fort Worth. Also, if you do go with a PebbleTec or Wet Edge (and probably other manufacturers too), I would recommend checking the websites to confirm they are certified installers for that product.

Corps_Ag12 said:

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PebbleTec (or its intimidators) are considered by most to be a lifetime finish.

If you do not like the texture of PebbleTec, you can get a polished stone finish. Multiple brands out there (Wet Edge Primera Stone, Hydrazzo, Artic Coast, etc.), again considered a lifetime finish.

Most remodelers are going to want to chip out the perimeter around the tile line, chip out any hollow spots, and put down a bond coat on the existing plaster and then put the new finish down. Instead, I highly recommend removing the old finish in its entirety. I typically have the old finish removed by a water jet machine then the new finish can mechanically bond to the gunite shell when installed.

Just my .02 as a builder in Fort Worth. Also, if you do go with a PebbleTec or Wet Edge (and probably other manufacturers too), I would recommend checking the websites to confirm they are certified installers for that product.

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That's what had to happen for me, they wouldn't put the pebble Tec over the old plaster because of the voids, mine was taken down to the gunite

Same here. They removed the old plaster to the gunite and then sprayed the pebbletec. One thing to consider, I love our pebbletec finish, but my wife hates it. She says it ruins all of her bathing suits when she sits on the ledge. Make sure you get the smoothest finish they offer or you will have a wife like mine.

Definitely recommend pebbletec, and agree with other posters about taking it down to gunnite.

We got the wet edge primera stone. It's got the look of pebble but is diamond polished smooth. Our color has blue glass and abalone shell in it for sparkle