Hi Houzzers,
we are about to change from an old pebblecrete pool surface to an aggregate glass beaded surface like either Gemtex or Beadcrete. Both offer lovely bluey pool colours, the small beads are mixed in with the cement and smeared on and they are soft underfoot. We can't afford tiling the whole pool.
I have seen all the beautiful images of pools done with both products. However, I have also read very poor reviews for both these surfaces i.e stains show up quickly (like within months), little glass beads come off the surface and are found in the skimmer box, black stains on the pool floor, reactions with chlorine that cause staining.....
Has anyone used either product in the last year on their pool? Any problems? Are there other products I should look at?
Hi, how did you go with your pool? I'm just starting to explore options for resurfacing pebblecrete pool. our landscaper has recommended beadcrete, so it was interesting to hear that others have had problems with it. Did you make a decision or find out any more?
Hi, I’m in the middle of a pool renovation and was tossing up between glass and pebblecrete until I was told that the glass beads eventually get sharp and abrasive so i am going pebblecrete. Also was told once the pool was full the glass wasn’t worth the extra couple of thousand dollars extra. So, we are getting pebblecrete.
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