A Natural ProductAt specific times of the year, the natural pebble is carefully excavated, graded, and sterilised before being shipped around the world. The pebble is sourced from New Zealand and the entire process is carried out using methods fully licensed by the New Zealand government and approved by environmental agencies. Even the packaging used is biodegradable and heat sealed and the whole process avoids all pollutant bi-products and harmful emissions.
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Application
On site, the pebbles are mixed with white cement and applied by hand onto the shell to give a beautiful natural looking interior finish. This whole process takes approximately 5 days to complete, thereafter the pool can be filled immediately. The pebble forms a completely waterproof layer without the need for a waterproof render/screed coat beneath. The selection of pebble colours combined with coloured ceramic chips produces a unique variety of water tones. There are no corners and no sharp edges.
The Result
- a pool with a natural and pleasing texture
- a completely waterproof surface
- an extremely durable and reliable surface
- a slip-resistant surface
- a surface which is easy to clean and maintain
- a finish without the need for re-grouting
- no loose tiles
- no osmosis or de-lamination
- no re-painting or renovation work
Why Choose PebbleTec®
The difference between PebbleTec® and traditional mosaic tile is plain to see. Several other systems exist which emulate the exposed aggregate look. The important point though is that none of these use quartz stone as the base material - PebbleTec® does. Quartz stone is hard (geologically speaking it is 97% of the way towards being a diamond). It is very difficult therefore to grind or cut back to cover up mistakes in the application so it is critical that the installation crew are experienced, competent and in possession of the correct tools.