We had Shotcrete completed yesterday and were at the point of getting quotes for a plaster. My contractor typically works with products from national pool tile (mini pebble, stonescapes type). I have been reading on here about wet edge, technology, pebble, Tech, and diamond. I am truly at a loss as each one seems to say smooth but then still say can be rough. I hate that I lose chunks of my toes in other peoples pool. I am thinking this means I need a polished aggregate finish but am not really sure. Does anyone have recommendations for a smooth finish that doesn’t cause chemical balance issues or a lot of maintenance? Thank you
What surface is the smoothest?
- Thread starter roxygrlj
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There are rougher and smoother versions of all those. Anything with pebbles tends to be rougher, diamondbrite is basically smooth plaster.
Any of the polished finishes will be the smoothest, this is directly influenced by the installation crew.
If you just had Shotcrete installed you are required to wait 28 days before a plaster is installed, use that time to personally view and feel the finishes of the company whose product you like.
If you just had Shotcrete installed you are required to wait 28 days before a plaster is installed, use that time to personally view and feel the finishes of the company whose product you like.
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Aside from the polished finishes, I feel like plain white plaster/marcite, when finished properly, feels as smooth as porcelain.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,686
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
If you want smooth look at Hydrazoo polished marble finish. That is what I have. It is a hard finish that has a long life.
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I got a bid (13k) for Arctic Coast and am having trouble finding reviews or opinions. I really wanted a smooth finish. We were quoted 22k for Primera stone and I just can’t do that. Waiting on a bid for Hydrazzo. I want to make sure I’m not spending extra for a bad product. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I had someone come out for a quote today. Are you happy with it? It has the worse warranty of all the products I have looked at so far which makes me a little nervous.If you want smooth look at Hydrazoo polished marble finish. That is what I have. It is a hard finish that has a long life.
Polished Pool Finish - CL Industries
CL Industries is the world leader in exposed aggregate pool finishes, deck coatings and building materials for the commercial and residential pool industry. For more than a quarter of a century, CL Industries’ experts around the world have been dedicated to providing customers with innovative...
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,686
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
I am very happy with my Hydrazoo finish. First run lasted 17 years and only redid it due it a rusting rebar area. Now about 6 years into the second layer and looking good.
I view warranty from the plaster manufacturer as worthless. It only covers material defects and costs of materials. There are unlikely to be "defects" in bags of plaster dust. The warranty that matters is from the plaster applicator. That is where the quality and cost is.
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They said they don’t have a warranty only covered by Arizona state which makes them have a two year coverage. This installer is the only one in Arizona that does Hydrazzo. Did you use Pacifico?I am very happy with my Hydrazoo finish. First run lasted 17 years and only redid it due it a rusting rebar area. Now about 6 years into the second layer and looking good.
I view warranty from the plaster manufacturer as worthless. It only covers material defects and costs of materials. There are unlikely to be "defects" in bags of plaster dust. The warranty that matters is from the plaster applicator. That is where the quality and cost is.
Plaster Installation and Maintenance - Further Reading
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,686
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,686
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
This was the color as the pool was being filled...
and with water. You can see the color varies with the light...
and with water. You can see the color varies with the light...