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Anyone ever used Wet Edge Primera Stone???

13 years ago

Hey Ya'll,

I am down here in a suburb of Houston and am about to start on my pool! Very excited but having a little trouble deciding on an interior pool finish. Has anyone ever used Wet Edge Primera Stone? I like the look of a Pebbletec pool but not the rough feel so I thought that Primera Stone might be a great solution. Unfortunaely, I cannot find anyone (online) who has actually used this product to find out what they think of it, how it wears, positives, negatives, etc. Any thoughts or opinions would be great!

thanks!

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mcchick
Original Author

13 years ago

Okay, I have spoken with the wet-edge installer in my area and he really pushes the Pearl Matrix over the Primera stone even though the Primera stone is more expensive. Says the Primera stone stains and is not as durable as the Pearl Matrix. He has Pearl Matrix in his own pool - I went to see it, it is beautiful and he swears it is not rough on his kid's feet. He has has his for 8 yrs and loves the pebble. He keeps telling me that I want pebble and nothing else. This is so frustrating because everyone seems to have a different opinion on if the Pearl Matrix (pebble finish like Pebble Tec) is rough or not.

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mudn
13 years ago
We used Wet Edge Primera in our pool for the same reason. It was installed July 2010 and so far we like it very much. Perfectly smooth finish and beautiful. You can see pictures in our build.

Here is a link that might be useful: Our build
mcchick
Original Author
13 years ago
Mudn,
thanks for your link - your pool is beautiful- especially like those tiles on the outside of the spa. So nice to know that you have had the Primera Stone for a year and it is working out well for you. I am really leaning towards it.
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wizard19
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lascatx
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We are also in the Houston area and are about to replaster our pool. The folks who are doing our pool do 1200 pools a year and use a lot of Wet Edge. We talked about the fact that our pool is shallow and the kids are on their feet all the time they are in it. They suggest the Wet Edge Luna Quartz and say they use it in about 70% of the pools they do. I saw the Primera Stone last year and asked about whether it would be better -- easier on their feet. It costs more, but has the same warranty and they didn't feel we would notice that much difference. It does have a fine textured pebble appearance though -- the Luna Quartz is a sandy appearance.
Rojal
6 years ago
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What did you end up getting? We just picked out the Wet Edga Primera Stone in Lazurite. We also live in Houston. Picking the plaster was hardest decision. We have 4 kids and they suggested this finish so it doesn’t tear up their feet.
angelalynnpen
5 years ago
do you have a picture of your lazurite?

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