So we decided to put in a gunite pool (we live in CT) and we are pretty much all set with everything except for what to do for the finish (this will be done in the Spring 2019). Pool is ~590ft2 (22x36 free form). Any shade of gray marcite plaster is included in PB contract but he has given us three options right now.
Option 1: Diamond Brite for an extra $4400
Option 2: Stonescapes MiniPebble for $5500
Option 3: Pebble Fina for $6600
We are leaning towards the upgrade because we want a) better look and b) longer life of the finish. I've searched this forum and others to see what the expected life of the 3 options would be compared to that of marcite plaster but couldn't come up with anything. PB is not really telling us much, other than PebbleTec being able to last for 20, maybe 30 years. Says they haven't kept up with some of their DB customers to really know how long it has lasted, the stonescapes they haven't used yet, other than once with the large size pebbles, and pebblefina just being too knew of a product to be able to say it will last just as long as Pebbletec.
What I would like to know from others who have used any of these three how long they have lasted and any other feedback regarding smoothness, appearance, etc. Appreciate the feedback!
Option 1: Diamond Brite for an extra $4400
Option 2: Stonescapes MiniPebble for $5500
Option 3: Pebble Fina for $6600
We are leaning towards the upgrade because we want a) better look and b) longer life of the finish. I've searched this forum and others to see what the expected life of the 3 options would be compared to that of marcite plaster but couldn't come up with anything. PB is not really telling us much, other than PebbleTec being able to last for 20, maybe 30 years. Says they haven't kept up with some of their DB customers to really know how long it has lasted, the stonescapes they haven't used yet, other than once with the large size pebbles, and pebblefina just being too knew of a product to be able to say it will last just as long as Pebbletec.
What I would like to know from others who have used any of these three how long they have lasted and any other feedback regarding smoothness, appearance, etc. Appreciate the feedback!