Hi. New here. I’ve been trying to find photos of pools finished with StoneScapes Kenai Grey micro pebbles? My pool is 9ft deep and I’m concerned it might be too dark in the deep end. Debating between Kenai or French grey. Thank
Kenai grey micro vs French Grey Micro… can’t decide
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Hey LG and Welcome !!!
This may help. (Or make it worse if you see new ones you like).
www.troublefreepool.com
I can promise you it was a miserable decision for all of us. The truth is, that any pics you see are a momentary snapshot of that day. The colors will range wildly throughout the day and season. If you start even remotely close to the ballpark you like, you'll see it and many others you also like along the way.
This may help. (Or make it worse if you see new ones you like).
Pool Finish and Color Viewing Room...PICTURES & details only please
This is our attempt at having one place that we can view the finished product of various Plaster/Pebble/Quartz/Vinyl/FG/etc. pool finishes. Simply attach a good pic looking down at the steps and another one looking at the deep end to share how it looks at different depths. Make sure to share the...
www.troublefreepool.com
I can promise you it was a miserable decision for all of us. The truth is, that any pics you see are a momentary snapshot of that day. The colors will range wildly throughout the day and season. If you start even remotely close to the ballpark you like, you'll see it and many others you also like along the way.
LOL @Newdude It does tend to change depending on what is happening around it that is for sure!
@Lookingglass You will see how just the different depths of the pool changes the look of the plaster. The plants and such around the pool will also influence the color.
ANY color you pick will look wonderful and provide you of many years to happiness in your new pool! Just make sure to stick around here at TFP so we can help you maintain your pool the best way with the least cost!
Kim
@Lookingglass You will see how just the different depths of the pool changes the look of the plaster. The plants and such around the pool will also influence the color.
ANY color you pick will look wonderful and provide you of many years to happiness in your new pool! Just make sure to stick around here at TFP so we can help you maintain your pool the best way with the least cost!
Kim
I didn’t know there is specific thread for this. Thank youHey LG and Welcome !!!
This may help. (Or make it worse if you see new ones you like).
Pool Finish and Color Viewing Room...PICTURES & details only please
This is our attempt at having one place that we can view the finished product of various Plaster/Pebble/Quartz/Vinyl/FG/etc. pool finishes. Simply attach a good pic looking down at the steps and another one looking at the deep end to share how it looks at different depths. Make sure to share the...
I can promise you it was a miserable decision for all of us. The truth is, that any pics you see are a momentary snapshot of that day. The colors will range wildly throughout the day and season. If you start even remotely close to the ballpark you like, you'll see it and many others you also like along the way.
and yes… I know shade, time of day etc factors into it but it will make me feel better if I see at least one pool in Kenai grey and not just go off of a brochure 
. Thank you again.
I asked my pool builder to show me the Pebbletec color on an actual pool. We went to one they had
recently completed and it gave me confidence in my choice. It's not always an option, and the homeowner
has to agree, but might be worth a try.
recently completed and it gave me confidence in my choice. It's not always an option, and the homeowner
has to agree, but might be worth a try.
Best advice right there. I drove the following people absolutely crazy when making the decision (not necessarily in this order):
my wife (as she did to me), pool builder, finish manufacturer, finish sales rep, another finish sales rep, pool plasterer, hours (actually weeks) on the internet, craning my neck every time I drove by a pool, turning car around to look again at said pool, etc etc. You get the picture.
When all was said and done, we laugh about it now, as it was much ado about nothing. No matter how it came out we were going to like it. What happened is we ABSOLUTELY LOVE it, as you are going to LOVE yours. Build your pool and treat yourself to your well-deserved happiness.
We went with French grey mini. It's over cast right now but here is the deep end 7 feet. The shelf is about 18 inches.
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Thank you. I’ve asked several times but nobody seems to have used Kenai grey
and a lot of people aren’t willing to show their pools unfortunately. I’ll keep asking though. Thank you so much
my pool is 9-10ft so this helps a lotUnfortunately my PB has asked nobody seems to want to show their newly built pools. I’ll keep trying
We’re in the same boat. Interested in Kenai Grey micro but can’t find any photos. Any luck?Unfortunately my PB has asked nobody seems to want to show their newly built pools. I’ll keep trying
Nope. I can’t find any photos anywhere. I still haven’t chosen but will likely go with French grey because my pool is very deep.
@Newdude , what finishes did you go with?P.S. please tell me which color I chose, cuz i'll be darned if i can figure it out.
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I went with the finest vinyl finish imported from Hauppauge NY.
But regardless of the finish, the colors will swing like a 3rd grader who got called up to the major leagues.
As someone who struggled with this decision, here are photos of freshly installed Kenai grey micro pebble. In person it appears a bit darker than the photos.
Day:
(Depth 4' on left, dropping to 5.5' on right.)
Just before sunset:
Day, with some shadows:
Day:
(Depth 4' on left, dropping to 5.5' on right.)
Just before sunset:
Day, with some shadows:
My job brings me to many houses and I couldn't even guess how many hundreds of pools I've seen. (Cuz you KNOW I always peek around back).
I've yet to see *one* that wasn't beautiful in its own right, in person. There were plenty that weren't my style, or color, or whatevs. They were all still stunning.
Nonetheless, you knocked yours outta the park. Well done !!!!
I like to say that pools are like puppies. When it's all up your face, licking you stupid with its kibble breath, it's really hard not to love that little guy, even when it's not 'your breed'. Instead, your favorite breed list gets longer right then and there.