Finishes

Pebble Tec / Pebble Sheen

An aggregate pool finish from Pebble Technology blending small natural stones into cement, lasting 15–20 years in Arizona water.

Pebble Tec is what 95% of new Arizona pools use. The aggregate finish resists hard-water staining, holds color in UV, and lasts twice as long as plaster. Pebble Sheen is the smaller-pebble variant — softer underfoot, slightly more premium look.

Expect $4,000–$9,000 over plaster, recouped many times over by avoiding mid-build remodels.

Related terms

Pool Plaster

A white cement-and-marble-dust coating troweled onto the gunite shell — the original pool finish, 7–10 year lifespan in AZ.

Glass Tile (Pool)

Hand-laid glass tile — the longest-lasting and most expensive pool finish, 30+ year lifespan, jewel-like color.

Written and reviewed by AE Outdoor Living — Arizona ROC-licensed pool & outdoor living contractor.

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