vrjames, yellowdogs2 is not afilliated with Granite Shield and I don't understand why if anyone that mentions good things about Granite Shield that it is assumed they are just associated with the company. As she states she is someone in the interior design business that came across Granite Shield and likes it so well she be putting it on her own granite. Lets see on this thread alone mentions GranQuartz, Innovative Stone's Stonemark with Permashield sold at Home Depot, Stone Tech, Aqua Mix and Tenex but should anyone mention Granite Shield is considered a no no. Instead of censoring the public to only certain products let the public know what all their options are and let them decide on the product that fits their needs. Here is a link that might be useful: Granite Shield VS Stonemark Granite by Home Depot

Here are some photos of our recent resurfacing, using PebbleTec Pebblesheen in Prism Blue. You can see how it changes color at different depths. We especially love how it goes from medium blue to dark blue as the sun moves to shade throughout the day. This color also has abalone shells so there is a little sparkle as the sun hits it.

You have a beautiful pool and the water color doesn't look green in an objectionable way to me...but I DO see that Day 7 looks greener than Day 1. As an owner of a pool with Ocean Blue PebbleSheen, I can tell you that my pool looks its bluest on sunny days with the sun directly overhead - and it looks to me like your Day 1 photos may have been taken in similar conditions. Your Day 7 photos look like they're taken later in the day, at more of an angle, and with less sun. My own pool looks a tad greener under those same conditions as well. Like your pool, I also have a good deal of landscaping around the pool that the surface reflects as a greener color at certain times of the day and with the sun at certain angles. Part of the charm of Pebble products, IMO, is the ever-changing look/colors...very, very natural. However, to be sure there's not anything else going on, recheck your "balanced" water, especially your FC (free chlorine) and CC (combined chloramines). Be certain that your FC level is appropriate for your level of conditioner/stabilizer. If you already have a stabilizer level that's higher (60-80) - in preparation for your SWG -then be sure you have a higher FC level (approx 7-9)in the interim. Also be sure your pH is in range, as it has a tendency to push upward in new pools, even Pebble ones. In my own pool, the color gets a bit greener if my pH is getting out of range. If I'm not mistaken, I think our start-up for Pebble was to have our pump/filter on 24/7 for 10-14 days. Be sure you're filtering enough now in the heat of the summer. Keep your skimmers clean and don't forget to clean out your pump's filter basket too. Here is a link that might be useful: Chlorine/CYA chart

The aqua color just isn't right with the counters and cherry cabs, IMO. I know the tumbled travertine backsplash was expensive, but the pinky beige color with the golden counters is off as well. I would do cream subways as others have suggested and add in aqua accents for fun. Keep your hard finishes (and paint color) neutral and play with the accents. A year from now you really might be tired of the aqua, but it will be easier and less expensive to switch out.