FAQ`S

How long has Wet Edge Technologies® been around?

 

Wet Edge Technologies® was formed in August of 2005. While Wet Edge Technologies® is a new company we have over of 30 years of experience in exploration, mining and the processing of materials for the pool industry. Wet Edge Technologies® sources pebbles from around the world as well as operates mining facilities in South America and New Zealand. Materials are transported to shipping ports on the West and East Coast or shipped in from domestic locations here in the States to be processed at blending plants in Arizona and Mississippi.

 

Are the Wet Edge® pool finishes easy for the installer to use?

 

Applicators that have used our materials have been very impressed with our products. Consistency and sizing of the materials are the basis for a quality pool finish. Pebbles for all the Wet Edge® products are not just scooped up and put in a bag. Stringent quality control standards are applied at the plant where the materials are cleaned, dried and sized to exact specifications. Meticulous consideration is paid to the precise gradation of the pebbles. This is essential for an applicator to achieve a tight compaction of the pebbles during the application process. The Wet Edge® Admixture, Pebble Edge® is added to fortify the cement in our pool mixes.  The Pebble Edge® offers the installation crews more workability with our materials. A few more minutes to be able to work the detail in the pool are a great benefit when applying a Wet Edge® product.

 

Why should I choose a Pearl Matrix® pool finish over the competitive pool finishes on the market?

 

Wet Edge Technologies® has made improvements to industry standards for pebble pool finishes. Three items set our products apart; high quality pigments, admixtures to fortify the cement and naturally colored pebbles. All the pebbles are sized to specific gradations to produce a tight compaction. All the Wet Edge® pool finishes use pigments that are resistance to UV degradation and fading. The Wet Edge® admixture, Pebble Edge® specified in our products and was developed to fortify and enhance the cement that holds the pebbles in place. And lastly, our exotic naturally colored pebbles are sourced from around the world.

 

What is the difference between the Pearl Matrix® and Satin Matrix® finishes?

 

The difference between these two product lines is only the size of the pebbles. The Satin Matrix® is the smaller version of the Pearl Matrix®. The Satin Matrix® is considered to have a slightly smoother texture because of the size of the pebbles. The same color combinations are available in both sizes.

 

Is it true that pebble finishes can cut your feet?

 

The pebble finishes do have a texture to them. Sub-standard pebbles, poor compaction and over washing the pebble can lead to a rough surface. A proper application of the pebble finish is not rough to the touch. As with all pool finishes; plaster, color quartz, etc., if a person plays a sport such as volleyball or basketball for a period of time in the pool they can develop raspberries on their feet and can experience bleeding. We go to a lot of effort to source the smoothest pebble possible. To make certain your concern about this issue is addressed in the best possible way we have created the Primera Stone® line of products. It looks like pebble but is polished so it is smooth like plaster.

 

What is the difference between Primera Stone® and the two pebble finishes Pearl Matrix® and Satin Matrix®?

 

The Primera Stone® and the two pebble finishes Pearl Matrix® and Satin Matrix® are made up of different kinds of pebbles, plus they have different application processes. The Pearl Matrix® and Satin Matrix® finishes are exposed aggregate finishes which means that the cement cream on the surface is removed during the final application phase. The Pearl Matrix® and Satin Matrix® finishes are made up of pebbles derived from quartz stone. On a hardness scale with diamonds being a 10, Quartz pebbles are a 7.5. Quartz pebbles are a very hard stone and do not react with pool chemicals. Primera Stone® is a polished pool surface similar to a Terrazzo floor surface. The pebbles in the Primera Stone® are made up of a very unique marble stone that contains a high percentage of quartz. While not as hard as the quartz stone in the exposed pebble pool finishes, this type of pebble is used because it can be polished smooth. 100% Quartz pebbles would be very difficult, time consuming and expend too many sanding discs to polish.

 

Is Primera Stone® Premium Pool Finish a different product compared to a pebble pool surface?

 

True, some of the pebbles in the Primera Stone® are not as hard as those in the Pearl Matrix® and Satin Matrix® but they are still quite resilient, due to their quartz content. It would take an extreme case of neglect and aggressive chemicals to breakdown these pebbles.  Primera Stone® pools that do show signs of scaling or staining due to bad water chemistry or gross lack of attention can be re-polished. This is another beautiful aspect to the Primera Stone® pool finish. Primera Stone® pools can be re-polished periodically over and over again for many years and can look can look even better than a new finish.

 

Which is a better finish Pearl Matrix® and Satin Matrix® or Primera Stone®?

 

It depends on what you are looking for in a pool surface. Primera Stone® has the look of pebble with a polished smooth finish. Pearl Matrix® and Satin Matrix® pools have a natural stone look that camouflages most inherent pool surface problems. While you can feel the texture they are also extremely durable and long lasting.

 

Why is a pebble finish considered to be so much better that a plaster or marcite type of pool interior?

 

The pebbles in Pebble finishes are harder and more resistant to pool chemicals than that of the marble sands used in standard plaster or marcite finish. Secondly, by removing the cement paste on the surface where most staining occurs in traditional pool surfaces.  Thereby, minimizing the inherent characteristics of cement that afflict plaster and marcite types of pool finishes. Thirdly, the multi-colored pebbles disperse throughout the surface of the pool's interior giving a much more pleasing look to the pool surface versus a single colored surface. Single colored surfaces seem to show any slight imperfections in the pool surface more readily. While not bullet-proof, exposed aggregate pebble pools are impressively durable, long lasting and stay looking beautiful.

 

Why should I choose a Pearl Matrix® pool finish over the competitive pool finishes on the market?

 

Wet Edge Technologies® has made improvements to industry standards for pebble pool finishes. Three items set our products apart; high quality pigments, admixtures to fortify the cement and naturally colored pebbles. All the pebbles are sized to specific gradations to produce a tight compaction. All the Wet Edge® pool finishes use pigments that are resistance to UV degradation and fading. The Wet Edge® admixture, Pebble Edge® specified in our products and was developed to fortify and enhance the cement that holds the pebbles in place. And lastly, our exotic naturally colored pebbles are sourced from around the world.