The two finishes, side by side
| Finish | Typical lifespan | Cost tier | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Brite | Up to 10 years (residential) / 5 years (commercial) manufacturer warranty tiers | Mid-range | Most HOA, hotel & commercial pools — our default recommendation |
| Pebble Finish | Longest of the two, often well beyond Diamond Brite's warranty tiers | Premium | Properties prioritizing maximum longevity and a natural, textured look over up-front cost |
Diamond Brite: our default recommendation
A quartz-aggregate finish blended with fortified white Portland cement, manufactured by SGM, Inc. right in Pompano Beach — durable, colorful (available in 40+ colors), and backed by manufacturer warranty tiers up to 10 years residential / 5 years commercial. This is what we lead with for the large majority of commercial and HOA jobs: it holds up well to higher bather loads, it's what most property boards are actually asking for by the time they call us, and being made locally means faster warranty support if there's ever an issue.
Pebble finish: the premium option
A premium exposed-pebble aggregate finish with a natural, textured look and the longest typical lifespan of the two. Higher up-front cost, but for a property planning to hold the finish for the long haul, the cost-per-year over its lifespan can be competitive with Diamond Brite despite the higher initial price.
How to actually decide
For the large majority of HOAs and commercial properties, Diamond Brite is the right call — durable, well-priced, widely available in the color your board actually wants, and it's what we recommend by default unless you tell us otherwise. Pebble is worth the premium specifically if your property has a long planning horizon and wants to push the resurfacing interval as far out as possible, or if the natural textured look is a specific design priority for your property.