Small update, had an exchange with my PB where he informed me that the smooth option he was talking about is Quartzscapes without the pebbles... they mix it on site and they can just not include the pebbles for a smoother finish.

Does anyone have any experience with this? Would not including the pebbles in a pebble product effect the product in any way?

-Rick

Quartzscapes is an exposed aggregate finish and plasterscapes is a traditional plaster finish with pigment added. Exposed aggregate finishes, pebble, quartzscapes, beadecrete, are all exposed by spraying or acid washing therefore they will never be as smooth as a traditional plaster finish. The smoothness of each depends on the skill of the plaster crew. Have used both materials and I would base your decision on the water color you are hoping to achieve and if you want an exposed aggregate finish or a smooth finish. The feel of the samples from NPT are pretty accurate if you have access to them. Lastly, quartzscapes is a premixed bagged base material, not sure how you could not add "the pebbles". He may be referring to the additional quartz that is added to the base.

Thanks for the reply. Quartzscapes is actually mixed on site... it comes in a two part from what I've been able to research and what the NPT rep told me, one part which is the quartz binder (like plaster, but made of quartz) and one which is the aggregate.

So, it seems like (according to the rep) Quartzscape without the aggregate is just a really tough/durable plaster. However, I can't really get an idea of exactly what it'll look like, which bugs me a little... wish I could just go somewhere and see a bunch of samples lined up to lock this in, such a PITA.

Rick

Yes quartzscapes is mixed on site, the quartzscape base bag has cement and aggregate premixed in a bag. Then you add additional quartz, cement and color depending on the you have choosen. Look at the sample pictures online, if applied properly the samples are fairly accurate. I like the tahoe quartzscape.

I found your thread and wondering what decision you went with and if you are happy. I am in the same situation deciding between quartzscapes and plasterscapes - I want refined, dark, smooth but of course a high quality product as well.