We are still waiting on our new pool to have the PebbleTec finish installed, but I did a lot of research on finishes first and went by homes with PebbleTec and PebbleSheen installed and I called the PebbleTEc applicator companies in the state. (When we signed a contract PebbleSheen was on sale for same price as PebbleTec)

We went with Pebbletec (Caribbean Blue) for a couple reason. First it looks much better from a distance. The PebbleSheen looked more like a standard finish from a distance. Nothing wrong with a standrad finish, but why pay so much more. Also, when talking with pool owners, I asked about the roughness of PebbleTec on your feet, sitting in steps, etc and no one complained. Everyone loved it.

As far as PebbleSheen, when I asked the applicator companies, most said that PebbleSheen was created for people who had heard that PebbleTec was to rough and they wanted a second product line to help capture those sales. Not saying it's true, but that's what some said.

Try and go by homes where PeebleTec /Sheen has been installed. Your builder might have referrals or look at PebbleTec's web site for Applicator Firms in your location and call for referals.

Hope this helps.