StoneScapes is a mini pebble finish similar to Pebble Sheen. I have heard of Sunstone Pearl. It too is a aggregate finish. I think the only difference is that is is mixed with Portland cement (white) vs. colored plaster. All these alternative finishes use either stone aggregate or quartz to add texture, color and stability over standard plaster.

The key is to see them in person and trust the installer. If you have access to Pebble Tech or Pebble Sheen, I would prefer them over any finish. Our builder's plaster sub only did Stonescapes so we went that route. We love the look and texture.

The only thing I may have changed was to put small tiles on the spa seat. The pebble finish pulls the hair on my legs a bit.

Rob

Looks like the kids are keeping the installer in line. I wouldn't mess around with two kids eager to swim!

Aimee

LOL,,,if you need a good construction supervisor, I have two. They were tough. They pointed out every little problem but they were also the first to bring out drinks and snacks to the crews who were working very hard................

well except this guy..no treats for him

Rob

I gotta ask, though: How much did Coca-Cola pay you for that "product placement" in the "Two Supervisors" photo...?!? So *that's* how you paid for your pool! ;-D
J/K!

-Melissa

Where's Waldo?!? Did (s)he/they [didn't you have two rubber snakes?] survive the entire pool project? I remember you saying that the workers threw one over the neighbors's fence.

-Melissa

You are too funny. I tried to get Coca Cola to subsidize but they declined.

Waldo #1 is alive an well. He is being a bit overgrown in a planter but makes an appearance at pool parties. I am afraid that Waldo #2 was sacraficed. We placed him on our roof in an attempt to scare away the birds nesting on the roof. I think they were convinced he was real but rather than fly away, they took Waldo #2 far, far away.

Rob

Your pool is as fantastic as I remember and I love the cascade from the Spa...

The frog lamp w/ umbrella looked so familiar that I had to go check that ours was still there! :-) Unbelievable how much light that lamp puts out.

best,
jeff

My wife and I disagreed on lighting quite a bit. She thought less was more. I showed her your pool and she agreed, the more the better. She liked two of the fixtures you used so much, we got them. One was the frog umbrella and the other was the pine cone lights. I still wish I put more in.

They also say that impersonation is the best form of flattery. We also stamped our decking and used the same color as yours. We had a really bad case of efflorescense and have waited to seal it until it cools down. We love the look and can't wait to see it sealed.

Rob

Thanks for the nice words.

Our finish is Midnight Blue mini pebble from NPTG Stonescapes line of aggregate finishes.

Rob