Pebble Tec Pool Finishes in Gilbert, AZ
Pebble Tec and mini pebble pool finishes from a certified PebbleTec installer.
Certified Pebble Tec Installer in the East Valley
Blue Lagoon is an authorized, certified installer of Pebble Tec pool finishes. We also install StoneScapes and Universal White Cement pebble. Mini pebble is the finish we shoot most, because it stands up to Arizona heat and hard water.
Homeowners ask us about pebble more than any other finish. So this page covers the colors people pick, what it costs next to plaster and how to look after it.
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How a Remodel With Blue Lagoon Works
You get one project manager from the first walk to the final walkthrough.
Why Gilbert Homeowners Choose Blue Lagoon for a Pebble Tec Finish
We are certified to install PebbleTec, and we service pools every week. So we know how a pebble finish ages in Arizona water, and we start up every new finish ourselves.
Blue Lagoon has cared for East Valley pools since 2010 and has remodeled them for the past six years.
We are an authorized PebbleTec installer. We also install StoneScapes and Universal White Cement pebble.
Arizona ROC 347885 (KA-5) and ROC 297987 (CR-6). Voted Best of Gilbert and Best of Chandler.
2 years on workmanship, 10 years on pebble finishes and 2 years on decking.
Pebble Tec Colors East Valley Homeowners Pick
Our three most popular colors are Aqua White, Aqua Blue and Cool White. Customers want that bright blue water, and these colors deliver it.
We bring the pebble color samples to your home. That way you see them in your own light, next to your tile and deck. You can also meet us at our supplier’s showroom to walk through ideas.
Mini Pebble vs Original Pebble Tec
The first question we hear is whether pebble is rough on feet. The original pebble finish was much rougher than the mini pebble we use today. Mini pebble is far smoother, and it is now the most common choice because of its durability and color range.
Want it smoother still? We can polish the pebble for an additional charge.
Pebble Tec Cost Compared With Plaster
Mini pebble runs about $10.50 per square foot of interior surface. Plaster is the smoother finish, but it lasts about five to seven years here. Pebble lasts 15 to 18 with balanced water, so you pay for a new interior far less often.
| Mini pebble | Plaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical lifespan here | 15 to 18 years with balanced water | About 5 to 7 years |
| Feel | Smooth, and smoother again if polished | Smoothest |
| Dirt and stains | Hides them better | Shows them faster, especially in white |
| Heat and hard water | Holds up well | Wears sooner |
Most pool-only remodels we do come to $12,000 to $15,000. For what that includes, see pool resurfacing.
How We Install a Pebble Finish
The install follows the same order every time:
- Our techs drain the pool the day before the crew arrives.
- Next, the demo crew chips out the old interior.
- Then the pebble crew pressure washes the shell and shoots the new finish.
- After that, the finish dries overnight and is washed the next day.
- Finally, we fill the pool, add startup chemicals and start the system.
Caring for a Pebble Tec Pool
The best thing you can do for pebble is keep the chemicals balanced for the life of the finish. Arizona water is hard, so calcium builds up fast when the water drifts. Drain the pool more often than you think you need to, because fresh water is easier to balance.
We can wash a new finish with Pool Wash instead of acid. We can also apply Microglass, which helps prevent staining and discoloration. If you would rather not watch the chemistry yourself, our weekly pool service does it for you.
Pebble Tec Warranty
Pebble finishes we install come with a 10-year warranty, and our workmanship is covered for two years. You can read about the product on the PebbleTec website.
Planning more than a new finish? Our pool remodeling page covers tile, coping, decks and the full price list.
Pool Remodel Financing Options
You can apply for pool remodel financing through either of these companies:
Our Service Areas
Pebble Tec Questions, Answered
These are the questions homeowners ask us most. If yours is not here, reach out and we will answer it.
The original pebble finish was. The mini pebble we install today is much smoother, and we can polish it for an additional charge.
With properly balanced water, a pebble finish should last 15 to 18 years.
In the East Valley, our customers pick Aqua White, Aqua Blue and Cool White most often.
Mini pebble runs about $10.50 per square foot of interior surface. Most pool-only remodels come to $12,000 to $15,000.
Yes. We are an authorized, certified PebbleTec installer. We also install StoneScapes and Universal White Cement pebble.
Keep the chemicals balanced for the life of the finish, and drain the pool more often to change the water. We handle the startup for you.
Yes. We bring pebble, tile and decking samples to your home, or we can meet you at our supplier's showroom.