jonic,
Nothing compares to Peb-Tec for looks and durability. That's why it's so expensive.
The quartz products are very good also.
The applicator of the various products is the key. Make sure your applicator is experienced in whatever you choose. Most Peb-Tec applicators are well trained because Peb-Tec controls who purchases their product. The quartz products are generally sold to any plaster contractor and sometimes the training leaves a little to be desired.

We have diamond brite in our quote and it is only about 1000 to upgrade to pebble tec/sheen. We want the quartz because it is less abrasive. We are doing a sports pool so expect people to contact the pool surface a lot.

Thanks guys for the input, from my research I agree that the applicator is the key regardless of the product. I am torn between mini pebble or the smoother Quartzscape but cant seem to find anything that exactly describes the Quartzscape finish, is it perfectly smooth or like orange peel, does it look like pebble when the water is in. Is there anyone out there who has this finish?. Is it durable, does it crack?.
So many questions.....

Jonic, what did you decide to use and are you happy? We are trying to decide between Quartzscape and Pebble Sheen and are in quite the dilema right now. Any input would help. Thanks!

I'm curious too what you decided to use. We're debating between Quartzscape and Pebble Sheen. Our prices are very comprable...the PS is just slightly higher.