New member/new pool

18 years ago

Hi, I am in the process of building a new pool (Miami, FL). I have been reading through this forum for some time now and just wanted to say how nice it is to have REAL people posting REAL information. We are building a smaller 15x25 foot freeform pool. It was the size that worked in our backyard that also left adequate entertaining space. One of the compenents that I haven't seen anyone talk about is 3M Aqua Pearl finish (which is what we have decided on).

I am anxious for the build to get underway...supposedly tomorrow the "dig" starts!!! If any of you have ANY suggestions or IDEAS, please feel free to post them. I'll be looking forward to sending pics!

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aqua_man
18 years ago
Welcome!!! Can't wait to see pics of your progress.
mommyniki
18 years ago
I haven't ever heard of it. I would love to know what it is. I went to the 3M site and couldn't find anything about it. Is it more like a pebble or a different variation of quartz?
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jescat
Original Author
18 years ago
Hi, I can't wait to send in pics too.
mommyniki: the Aqua Pearl is like a river rok pepple finish. I too have tried looking for it online with no success, however I have the acutal samples with me so I know it exists. I'll keep you posted on any news.
mommyniki
18 years ago
I am really intrigued. I am also surprised that it isn't on their website. How do the colors look? How do the pebbles feel? Have you compared it to Pebble Tec? And last question, is it larger pebbles like Tec or smaller like Sheen?
jescat
Original Author
18 years ago
How can I upload pics on here so that I can show you the Aqua Pearl and my pick for waterline tile...and new dig pics?
mommyniki
18 years ago
You will need a Photobucket account. I know there are others but I don't know what they are. It's been a while since I've done it, but here goes from memory. After you have uploaded your pics to Photobucket there will be a choice of buttons under the pic to click on that have different links for different reasons. I always use the one that says something about posting to a forum, or something like that. You just click on it and then copy it into your message. Or, you can put the link in the boxes below where you type the message that says Optional Link URL. That makes it so you have to click on it to see th pic. If you put it in the body of your message then the pic shows up with your message. Hope this helps.
happymrsf
18 years ago
Congratulations on starting your build! I'm really anxious to see pictures ~ our pool is 14 x 25, so I enjoy seeing pictures of other "smaller" pools in comparison.
jescat
Original Author
18 years ago
I will try to post these pics here.....
http://s487.photobucket.com/albums/rr233/jescat1/

Let me know if it works.....

happymrsf, I would love to see pics of your pool!
mommyniki
18 years ago
Beautiful water line tile! I love mosaics : ).
Laura Ready
18 years ago
jescat, that tile is beautiful. I must say, being from Mississippi, that the dirt in your yard is beautiful. Much better than the sandy clay we have a lot of around here.